That's what the final answer on my previous question says:
Contact the youngman, tell him to follow Jesus :)
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2006-08-30 04:44:09 · 9 answers · asked by Tofu Jesus 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, bearing arms was accepted. But doing violence was not.
2006-08-30 04:53:04 · answer #1 · answered by Just David 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. Jesus's disciples were great sword fighters. They had to be because they carried purses and so they were often picked on for being gay even though they really were not gay.
In Luke 22:36: Jesus says "But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don't have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one."
Also it is a myth that Jesus was in favor of non-violence. Actually Jesus ordered cold blooded killings: Remember:
But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me. (Luke, 19, 27).
If present day Christians really followed Jesus's words. They would follow George Bush's example and Kill Non-Christians.
2006-08-30 11:53:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, what do you think? His disciples kept a couple of swords around and old St. Peter proved to be pretty handy with one when he cut the ear off the High Priest's slave!
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2006-08-30 12:03:34 · answer #3 · answered by H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Jesus supported the right to bear arms! Read Luke 22:36
And He said to them, "But now, let him who has a purse take it along, likewise also a bag, and let him who has no sword sell his robe and buy one."
2006-08-30 12:25:20 · answer #4 · answered by Fred E Bear 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He supported turning the other cheek, forgiving endlessly, giving generously and loving those who would harm him. Obviously he was not a candidate for NRA membership.
2006-08-30 11:50:59 · answer #5 · answered by Sweetchild Danielle 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
He did not mind Peter carrying the sword, just using it in his defense!
2006-08-30 12:51:03 · answer #6 · answered by Grandreal 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
he supported the right to arm bears
2006-08-30 11:47:29 · answer #7 · answered by bregweidd 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
did he support the state over individual rights? is a better question...
2006-08-30 11:51:14 · answer #8 · answered by W E J 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
hey, tofu jesus! well, the option, probably. whether or not it is morally correct (or righteous) to use one on someone else, probably not. "from my cold, dead hand."
2006-08-30 11:49:23 · answer #9 · answered by practicalwizard 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋