why did he, as i just found out, brief the pentagone on biblical prophesy, like why the pentagone? . . . and i just read posts by some completely crazy people on here saying pretty much good time to blow up all the evil people. i'm scared . . . i though christainity was about love not about using nuclear missiles to burn all the beautiful things in the world . . . i feel sick that someone could read the bible and come up with such a murderous idea, its just so sick and disgusting i dont think there is a word for it. Does hate make people completely murderous and stupid?
2006-10-19 03:33:53 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Bush SUCKS!!
he thinks he talked to GOD.
+ he is a murderer
2006-10-19 03:38:32 · answer #1 · answered by another day of school 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
When the commandment "Thou Shall Not Kill" was written, it meant that thou shall not murder. The Bible also stated that killing is entirely permissible when done as a military pr police action or for self defense. It specifies exactly what and how a country's military is to be organized and its duties. The Bible also goes into details about police organizations and their duties. Killing as a legitimate military action is permitted by God. He knows now and he knew then, that the nature of man would require this. However, murder is not accepted.
The Christian Bible does not (to my knowledge), dictate that Christians should go out and exterminate the non-Christians. It does say that we must educate the unknowing or non-believers about God with Christianity.
Apparently the Koran does say this. I've heard things like Muslims are commanded to kill the "Infidels" (westerners, USA) and if they die while killing the infidels then they will immediately go to Paradise (Heaven). This doesn't sound like anything God would say.
2006-10-19 10:45:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sin and the Fall of Man and man's human nature make people completely murderous and stupid. That's why Jesus came to Earth and paid for sin so people could have a hope of overcoming the murder and stupidity (if not in this life, than in the next).
Prophecy 'predicts' what will happen, it doesn't cause it. Man's own nature will cause the destruction that is to come.
2006-10-19 11:21:00 · answer #3 · answered by just me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you read the Old Testament? To get an accurate translation of the Bible, you need to go to the original source and not depend on today's sanitized version. Moses supposedly delivered the 10 Commandments but his group went forth and engaged in combat to get to the Promised Land.
What if the original text of the Bible said thou shall not murder, would that change your perspective?
2006-10-19 10:40:51 · answer #4 · answered by jack w 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to your logic, then, Bush should not defend that country at all. Suppose Canada gets squirelly and invades the US - If He uses Jesus' non-violent message of resistance as a foreign policy (rather than the *individual* value set it was supposed to be), we would just have to surrender and accept our fate.
Certainly, Bush, republicans, and democrats all act in ways contrary tot he Christian faith they claim - However, Jesus wasn't setting forward national policy, He was offering each person a better way of life.
**EDIT @ EARL D**
Dude, you have no clue what you are talking about. These days, most methodists consider themselves arminians - or beleivers in free-will. Whitfield was certainly a calvinist, but that is not nearly true of the whole denomination.
2006-10-19 10:37:46 · answer #5 · answered by dansweaza 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christianity is about love, but we are up against some very evil people Look at the Koran thew preach kill the infidel you know who the infidels are you and me and anyone that doesnot believe in Mohamid .What kind od religion mutilates young girls so they have no pleasure making love only the selfish male join them and see for yourself there are times one must use war take the japanese they started th ww2w by bombing us in Pearl harbor Harry Truman was told it would take thousands of men getting killed to tke the japanese homeland he decided to use the atomic bomb it was the lesser of two evils if he dident you would be typing now in Japanese , if we dident oppose Hitler you would be speaking German now get out of your little perfect world and grow up sometimes you have to fight and kill you are looking for utopia you will never find it in this world I hope this answers yhour question
2006-10-19 10:45:23 · answer #6 · answered by Art C 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you know God led Joshua into battle many times, and even King David. Its not that people is murderers its people protecting what is right. If your saved you should pray for this war and those in charge, instead of calling people murderers and stupid.
2006-10-19 10:46:38 · answer #7 · answered by iwant_u2_wantme2000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People can call themselves whatever they like. God judges people by their fruits. God is no respecter of persons.
When a leader commits his nation to war, as long as it is for self defense, that is justifiable. However, any unjustifiable act against Abraham's seed, God promises to punish them--whoever they are. If, he deliberately misled his people about Iraq, then that sin is a sin against him, his family and possibly against the nation--mainly because they are Abraham's seed and God's promises are yeah and amen. The book of Joel lists the punishments. It might just be a coincidence that the states that sent troops to fight are having endless floods, hurricanes and tornadoes.
Boaz.
2006-10-19 10:44:55 · answer #8 · answered by Boaz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
George Bush does not represent Christianity or Christians in any way. He's the president. He claims to hold Chrisitan values. That doesn't mean that he actually does. He's also a Texan. Do you think all Texans are just like him? He's also a man. Do you think all men are just like him?
2006-10-19 10:36:48 · answer #9 · answered by luvwinz 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The "Thou shalt not kill" is talking about murder. We are allowed to defend ourselves. Read of David and Goliath and all of the Old Testament.
God hates sin and will destroy it.
2006-10-19 10:44:05 · answer #10 · answered by deacon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is simple all Christians, including GWB, comprehend the Bible in their own way to mean what they want it to....
If you are looking for something in the Bible there is a good chance you will find it.... or twist it to means whatever you say...
Look at Jim Jones.... HE convinced Christians to drink Kool Aid Laced with cyanide.... go figure....
2006-10-19 10:36:33 · answer #11 · answered by Agnostic Messiah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋