Does this make it ironic that so many Christians are appalled by suicide bombings today?
2007-07-16 13:49:53 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
the 6th commandment is to not kill, yet Jesus clearly says to kill his enemies in Luke 19:27. So morally, it is ok to kill when it is on behalf of your lord. Which ironically the lord says that killing is wrong.
2007-07-16 13:52:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
No. The story of Samson found in Judges was intended to portray him as a negative religious leader and as an example not to follow! The state of moral reasoning that believes that might makes right especially with a beautiful babe on your arm.
2007-07-16 21:04:28 · answer #2 · answered by thundercatt9 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ironic it may be, but surprising it's not. In fact it's right in line with the hypocritical line that Christians have been throwing out for two thousand years. Let's be honest, who is first in line to shout out how 'ungodly' it is to put a man to death for his crimes? Christians, radical theists..yet apparently they have no problem going along with a theory that puts all the rest of us literally BURNING for eternity because we don't believe in the existence of an entity that pretty much is shown to teach children morals strictly in terms of retribution. It's the old 'do what I say, not what I do' type of philosophy.
For all of us regular folks, killing is against the rules, but there are always caveats for those 'special folks' as in all walks of life..and Christianity and other forms of religion sure aren't any different in that regard.
2007-07-16 21:17:34 · answer #3 · answered by KED 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1. Suicide, according to scripture, is not always sinful John 15:13.
2. I do not find the 'Samson' tale a myth presently.
2007-07-16 21:43:38 · answer #4 · answered by jefferyspringer57@sbcglobal.net 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The moral of the fact of Samson is he finally did in one moment something he was supposed to be doing for 20 years.Samson was a big ol' spoiled baby.He wanted what he wanted and he wanted it NOW!His strength wasn't in his hair but in the Holy Spirit.He was like all the Judges of Israel ,supposed to fighting to free Israel from it's oppressors.Instead he was bangin' chicks,murdering guys,lighting fields on fire,burning up foxes,eating non-Kosher honey etc etc.the guy was a douche-bag.It took his blinding to make him realize his error of his way.
2007-07-16 20:56:54 · answer #5 · answered by AngelsFan 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Samson did not kill himself in order to exterminate unbelievers.
Samson was imprisoned by the Phillistines, and when he brought the building down on them, his only thought was to take his enemies down with him.
If they were going to take him down, then they too would suffer the same end.
2007-07-16 21:09:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No just those persecuting your country men...
It wasn't God's perfect plan, as Samson was disobedient, but God was gracious enough to allow Samson to finish the job God gave him....
2007-07-16 21:22:14 · answer #7 · answered by Abbasangel 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Samson myth must not be taken literally, it is not a factual event and its true historical meanings have been distorted to suit the `word`.
2007-07-16 20:57:05 · answer #8 · answered by ED SNOW 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Sampson was captive, being tormented and was to be executed.
Your analogy does not hold up.
Seeing as how God gave him the strength to pull the temple down, suicide bombers might cite him as an excuse as soon as Allah gives them the strength to pull down buildings with their bare hands.
2007-07-16 20:55:18 · answer #9 · answered by Gaspode 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
You really have serious issues. Have you tried spending more time expounding on the positive aspects of your beliefs rather than incessantly attempting to vilify what others believe?
2007-07-16 20:56:22 · answer #10 · answered by Arnon 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋