15 Apr 05
A simple injunction, straigtforward and easy to undestand. One of the ten commandments (at number six I believe)
How do US right-wing christians reconcile this simple statement with the acctions of the American military in Iraq where thousands have been killed at their hands?
Please keep it simple because I'm an idiot.
15 Apr 05
Originally posted by aardvarkhomeGod also commanded the Jews to destroy whole nations. Which means the command is not intended as a universal injunction against killing. God also commanded that people be executed for certain crimes. Again this shows the command has a limited application. It is addressed to individuals acting without the authority of civil government or military actions.
A simple injunction, straigtforward and easy to undestand. One of the ten commandments (at number six I believe)
How do US right-wing christians reconcile this simple statement with the acctions of the American military in Iraq where thousands have been killed at their hands?
Please keep it simple because I'm an idiot.
This does not justify the conflict in Iraq, it is merely to show that the command is not applicable to the situation.
15 Apr 05
Originally posted by aardvarkhomeMatthew 5:22
A simple injunction, straigtforward and easy to undestand. One of the ten commandments (at number six I believe)
How do US right-wing christians reconcile this simple statement with the acctions of the American military in Iraq where thousands have been killed at their hands?
Please keep it simple because I'm an idiot.
But I say to you that every one who is angry with his brother shall be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother shall be liable to the council, and whoever says, 'You fool!' shall be liable to the hell of fire.
Just as bad as murdering someone.
15 Apr 05
Originally posted by ColettiOr 'love one another'
God also commanded the Jews to destroy whole nations. Which means the command is not intended as a universal injunction against killing. God also commanded that people be executed for certain crimes. Again this shows the command has a limited application. It is addressed to individuals acting without the authority of civil government or military actions. ...[text shortened]... he conflict in Iraq, it is merely to show that the command is not applicable to the situation.
Hey, I love you, here's a cluster bomb
15 Apr 05
Originally posted by RBHILLSo killing...ok in some circumstances but call someone names and you're damned to hell?
Matthew 5:22
But I say to you that every one who is angry with his brother shall be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother shall be liable to the council, and whoever says, 'You fool!' shall be liable to the hell of fire.
Just as bad as murdering someone.
Harsh
15 Apr 05
Originally posted by RBHILLaaaw thanks man. you just made my day. im going to hell. ive insulted people plenty of times.
Matthew 5:22
But I say to you that every one who is angry with his brother shall be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother shall be liable to the council, and whoever says, 'You fool!' shall be liable to the hell of fire.
Just as bad as murdering someone.
15 Apr 05
Originally posted by aardvarkhomeThe same can be said about the thousands killed by the Islamofascists....they seem to like bowling, but they use heads instead of balls....😲 🙄
A simple injunction, straigtforward and easy to undestand. One of the ten commandments (at number six I believe)
How do US right-wing christians reconcile this simple statement with the acctions of the American military in Iraq where thousands have been killed at their hands?
Please keep it simple because I'm an idiot.
15 Apr 05
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Originally posted by chancremechanicJesus Christ, chanc! Have you talked to Peachy yet?
The same can be said about the thousands killed by the Islamofascists....they seem to like bowling, but they use heads instead of balls....😲 🙄
Edit: You not excusing your behavior with the childish "But they do it too," are you?
Because if you are, you are judging yourself against a small group of extremist wackos.