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Samson was heralded as a hero, when in fact he did basically the same thing as the attackers on 9/11.
"Then Samson prayed to the LORD, 'O Sovereign LORD, remember me. O God, please strengthen me just once more, and let me with one blow get revenge on the Philistines for my two eyes.' Then Samson reached toward the two central pillars on which the temple stood. Bracing himself against them, his right hand on the one and his left hand on the other, Samson said, 'Let me die with the Philistines!' Then he pushed with all his might, and down came the temple on the rulers and all the people in it. Thus he killed many more when he died than while he lived." (Judges 16:28-30)
Why is this seen as a great act when it's simply the death of thousands for a personal vendetta?
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2007-02-19
14:37:05
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The bombers of 9/11 felt they were dying for a noble cause, too. Would you justify for every prisoner the act of destroying his/her prison as revenge for being held prisoner? Samson had killed thousands of Philistines. Wouldn't you recommend they imprison him to prevent further slaughter?
2007-02-19
14:48:07 ·
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