Is there anyone out there that actually does that?
2007-11-07 04:21:18 · 9 answers · asked by Callen 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
yes, the amish people attended the funeral of the man that killed several of their children at school. they did that because they felt sorry that he will not re-unite with his family in the afterlife, but their children will.
2007-11-07 04:25:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It certainly seems that Jesus wanted people to do it. It's a pretty crazy thing to try to get people to do. It's hard enough to consistently love friends, let alone enemies.
Tony Campolo, a pretty smart (and relatively famous) Christian guy, talked to President Bush just before the initial invasion of Iraq and said something like, "Listen, Mr. President, if we're Christians, let's do the Christian thing in Iraq. Rather than attacking them, lets overwhelm them with humanitarian aid. Let's meet their needs. Let's show them God's love."
Obviously Mr. Campolo's ideas about loving enemies didn't sit well with the president. So here we are.
2007-11-07 04:46:06 · answer #2 · answered by JWrightus 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a Christian in America, I try to obey the commandment of love.
I pray for people who want to take away our freedom such as
Atheistic Pinko Commie Liberals, and Islamo Fascist Terrorists such as Ah-D. I really do pray for these folks. In spite of the sin,
God loves the sinner. He proved this at the cross.
I will squash these fools like a bug if I have to, but I will pray for their souls that they may still go to Heaven while I'm stomping the everloving devil out of them. That's right! Believe it!
This may sound funny to you but I'm very serious.
If you pray for someone's soul you are loving them. My grandfather was murdered by a certain group of people who shall remain nameless. But I pray for these people that they will repent and be saved. I believe that is love.
I Cr 13;8a
2007-11-07 11:47:54 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When Jesus said that we are to love our enemies, he did not mean that we have to "like" them or "admire" them. What he meant was that we are to love them in "action". That means that we should always do what is in their best interest. Remember, the Biblical definition of love is not how we feel. Love is an unselfish action that benefits others.
2007-11-07 08:09:49 · answer #4 · answered by Freedom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES!! a definite yes.. :D haha.. it is a test of how much we crucify our flesh.. but He did say wad diff are we from the pharisees and tax collectors.. if we luv those who luv us..
Jesus came in to the world and died for not just u and mi.. but for everyone else.. and yes tt includes ur enemies.. :D
indeed our love isn't perfect.. only His love is.. so pray that His agape love flows thru us!! :D
2007-11-07 05:10:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
With man this may be impossible, but if we ask God to help us to love our enemies, He will enable us.
2007-11-07 04:29:33 · answer #6 · answered by tim 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he did. It says in the our Father:
And forgive us our trespasses
As we forgive those who trespass against us.
Jesus taught us to love everyone no matter what.
2007-11-07 10:33:08 · answer #7 · answered by Nick Cage 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Yes, he actually DOES want us to LEARN that. Yes, I try, I'm so not perfected at it... to truly love someone means to come to know and understand them. ... so, it's a process, but resoundingly YES. All human beings are Jesus' concern, and He is on all our sides, every single one. He does desire that we come to love each other the way he loves us.
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2007-11-07 04:26:20 · answer #8 · answered by Holly Carmichael 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he did. I try but it sure isn't easy.
2007-11-07 04:25:34 · answer #9 · answered by PROBLEM 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋