"Inclusio unius, exclusio alterius" is a legal code at least as old as the civil law of the Romans. It means "inclusion of one is exclusion of others". I was brought up generally with this as true as a religious concept, sans Latin -- the specification or inclusion of one thing is the prohibition or exclusion of every other thing. For example, if Jesus commanded His disciples to immerse professed believers, the specification of that excludes the sprinkling of professed believers, or the immersion of professed unbelievers, etc., etc. Do you agree with "Inclusio unius exclusio alterius" as a religious principle?
I agree with "Inclusio unius, exclusio alterius". When God specifies one thing, He excludes every other thing.
I disagree with "Inclusio unius, exclusio alterius". When God specifies one thing, He does not exclude every other thing.
I sometimes agree with "Inclusio unius, exclusio alterius". When God specifies one thing, He sometimes excludes every other thing, though not always.
This is not a proper way to express or discuss God's commands.
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