it seems to me that if you love Jesus you cannot be for war. Jesus said bless those who curse you. Turn the other cheek, and love thy enemy.
How does all this fit in with invading the middle east. Bush did run on the strength of his love of Jesus, but he doesn't seem to practice what he preaches.
Shouldn't the people of faith be looking to jesus for a Jesus-like answer instead of grabbing the 16's and loading the lads onto the battleships?
2007-07-11 15:50:16 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
blessed are the peace makers for they will be called children of God
2007-07-11 15:53:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
a million John 2:15 Love no longer the international, neither the failings that are interior the international. If any guy love the international, the affection of the father isn't in him. a million Peter 2:10-12 10Which in time previous weren't a people, yet are actually the individuals of God: which had no longer gained mercy, yet now have gained mercy. 11Dearly liked, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which conflict against the soul; 12Having your communication truthful between the Gentiles: that, while they communicate against you as evildoers, they could by your stable works, which they shall behold, glorify God interior the day of visitation. in case you spot what Jesus preached, you are able to no longer bypass to conflict devoid of offending God's words and could.
2016-12-10 09:28:34 · answer #2 · answered by snetsinger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus also threw the original Neocons out of the Temple before they formed an evil cabal and decided to have him killed.
Nearly 2000 years later, The Project for a New American Century lives on.
2007-07-11 15:59:39 · answer #3 · answered by Jason A 3 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Seems to me like you failed to read the whole Bible...
Then Jesus asked them, "When I sent you without purse, bag or sandals, did you lack anything?" "Nothing," they answered. He said to them, "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. It is written: `And he was numbered with the transgressors' ; and I tell you that this must be fulfilled in me. Yes, what is written about me is reaching its fulfillment." The disciples said, "See, Lord, here are two swords." "That is enough," he replied. (Luke 22:35-38, NIV)
2007-07-11 15:56:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
The bible has been written and rewritten by so many people throughout history...chapters added, chapters deleted...
Translation alone accounts for differences and errors.
Why would anyone think the bible is anything but an interesting take on ancient history?
2007-07-11 17:30:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You are right it doesn't preclude all wars however nowhere in scripture are we told it is okay to topple a government; rather we are told to render to caesar what is caesar's etc.
2007-07-11 16:07:03 · answer #6 · answered by ash 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
..Jesus wasnt some hippy pushover, or a Liberal; saying that, he wasnt a conservative either. Jesus talked about war and told his followers "If you do not have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one", thats not exactly peaceful. The Bible is full of God smitting people, and it svery clearly stated multiple times that War is just if you beleive in the cause.
2007-07-11 15:56:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 4⤋
Wheee!
OK... I've had fun as usual on Y/A. My thanks and best to all those who agree or don't agree, Cons, Dems, Libs and Reps. I also have enjoyed the independents and the religious gang. My best to you all. I'm tired and am going to bed...Good Night All.
2007-07-11 15:53:26 · answer #8 · answered by Don W 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
the teachings of jesus have no place in christianity!
2007-07-11 15:54:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
he also said render unto Caesar what is his.. hmmm, only read what you wanted....
2007-07-11 16:02:59 · answer #10 · answered by shut up dummy 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋