2006-12-22 04:45:10 · 12 answers · asked by Edward 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
They've never been practical. They've also never been a rule for government.
They are rules for Christians, in their personal lives, and "practical" doesn't factor in to God's economy.
2006-12-22 04:48:09 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Simply put, it is because our enemies see this policy as a definite sign of weakness and they exploit it.
We "turned our cheeks" and thought ourselves "blessed" for many years while the Islamic terrorists continued killing innocent Americans around the globe - and when the events of 9/11 took place - enough is enough - time to put away the pen and get out the sword!
2006-12-22 04:52:59 · answer #2 · answered by LeAnne 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Who said beliefs had to be practical to be good?
Like Ruth said, these beliefs or principles never were practical, since there was always war and intolerance in the world.
That is why Jesus also said (to paraphrase) "Those who follow me will not be loved by the world."
2006-12-22 10:56:04 · answer #3 · answered by STILL standing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those are meant to be applied personally on an individual basis, not nationally. The Bible is clear when it comes to the responsibilities of governments and government officials to protect the citizens under their control.
2006-12-22 04:48:03 · answer #4 · answered by computerguy103 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, since the peacemakers from the UN have some idiots running around raping little girls, I would say probably not.
2006-12-22 04:48:34 · answer #5 · answered by Jadis 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Mans law always trumps The so called religious laws of God . Thou shall not kill .God was allowed to kill but never sanctioned or asked man to kill if you read your religious texts .He did the destroying and killing along with his angels .
So people who claim to be Christians are not allowed to kill . Render unto Ceazar that which is Ceazers and unto God that which is Gods was not an endorsement of killing . It was meant for man to work with his brothers and sisters to create a better society as long as Ceazar did not ask you to break Gods laws . Then as a Christian it was your duty to render to God his holy laws .And thou shall not kill is one as I recall .
2006-12-22 04:57:04 · answer #6 · answered by -----JAFO---- 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Freudian slip?
2006-12-22 04:46:27 · answer #7 · answered by James T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you cant when everytime you offer a fresh cheek they keep smacking it
2006-12-22 04:50:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ask the terrorists who kill innocents.
2006-12-22 04:51:00 · answer #9 · answered by jh 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
giggle, giggle...what a political statement...so mature, so informative, so honest....ok, ok....we get it, you hate bush. now do something positive instead of spending time on paint drawing on a picture of the president.
2006-12-22 04:48:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋