Samuel Johnson, English Author & Lexicographer stated:
"Every man has the right to utter what he thinks is truth, and every other man has the right to knock him down for it. Martyrdom is the test."
Your thoughts on this....?
2006-08-07 11:01:57 · 13 answers · asked by genaddt 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I don't know bout the knocking down part, but i do believe that everyone has the right to voice their own openions about what is truth.
2006-08-07 11:05:33 · answer #1 · answered by Girl Wonder 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes... Id agree... As for the Apostles, they uttered they believed to see Jesus risen from the dead, the scoffers knocked them down... The Apostles held fast into martyrdom. They passed the test.
2006-08-07 18:08:28 · answer #2 · answered by impossble_dream 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Knocking down? Martyrdom?
Don't think we need to go straight there.
2006-08-07 18:17:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you up to the test of martyrdom?
A society may only succeed if it will defeat that which opposes it unto death. I think that's common sense. To question it is to question the relevance of your own society.
:)
2006-08-07 18:15:32 · answer #4 · answered by Just David 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its true. We can state what we believe is truth, but we also have the right to prove others wrong. I really don't know about the Martyrdorm thing though...
2006-08-07 18:06:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agreed, yes, even about the knocking down part. I, for one, certainly wont be forced to either agree or stay silent, which is the only other option.
2006-08-07 18:07:39 · answer #6 · answered by The Resurrectionist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus Christ sealed his death with the testimony of his blood.
Only those who are willing to die for what they believe in have chosen one way or the other.
Joseph Smith also died with his blood as a testimony to the truthfulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Traitors and tyrants have fought them in vain.
2006-08-07 18:13:24 · answer #7 · answered by Angel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people feel justified in killing someone for cutting them off on the freeway...aren't ideas more important than driving habits?
2006-08-07 18:14:13 · answer #8 · answered by stronzo5785 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't agree with this. Jesus is the way,the truth, I know it but I'll never kill someone for not beliveing the same as me.
2006-08-07 18:11:23 · answer #9 · answered by F.R.O.G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The impossible dream said it best!
dkw
2006-08-07 18:14:27 · answer #10 · answered by Pashur 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋