Who would Jesus execute?

Question

Is G.W. Bush really following Christ?

Answer 1

What that thing he supposedly said from the cross? "Forgive them Father, they know not what they do". In a fundamental way, the human species is no more enlightened now then we were then.

Answer 2

This is a loaded question. Jesus was not a government official, but an individual. The commands of scripture are different for individuals and government. (There are at least three specifically separate spheres taught in scripture; family, church, and state). Although Jesus as an individual person was compassionate and willing to forgive anyone of any sin if they were truly repentant, He did not contradict the role of government to carry out the role of protecting the society by putting to death those that were convicted of murder. Defending innocent human life would command no less than this. In fact, Jesus said that he came to not destroy the law but to fulfill it. The law that he referred to was the law of Hebrew scripture found in the Old Testement. This included capital punishment. The passage that is often used to portray that Jesus sought the abolishment of the death penalty is the "you without sin cast the first stone" passage. Again, this is directed at individuals and not to the governement officials. It was clear that the woman in question had not received a fair trial. Also, where was the man, as the act of adulary was reported to have been directly witnessed, so by Hebrew law, the man was just as guilty. Many Bible scholars believe that the very men that were seeking to stone her were in fact part of the adulterous relationship, and were therefore not without sin in the matter themselves. In any event, Jesus was clearly not speaking to the role of government in capital punishment. Finally, to further show that Jesus recognized government's authority in sentencing the death penalty, Jesus willingly accepted the death penalty for Himself. Although He was wrongly condemned, this does not change the fact that He was sentenced to death by the governemnt, and Jesus had every opportunity to say that this was a usurpation of authority, but He did not do so.

Answer 3

Just because you're a Vet of the 1st Gulf war doesn't mean sh!t to me, I seen a lot of sh!t birds over there, I guess now I've been introduced to another. How was it hiding in the barracks behind a paper pushing MOS, while the rest of us put it on the line? You don't like that? Too bad, you spit BS without regard and I spit it back.
What this country needs is unity. I'm OK with cross table discussion but what you've brought is hate and disgrace, nothing a REAL serviceman would. You're probably one of those idiots who joined and then cried about going to war. Now you sit here and make ridiculous statements, which strengthen U.S. haters resolve, and then justify yourself by hiding behind your unsoiled uniform, a true disgrace to our fighting brethren. I hope you're real proud of yourself, because no one else is.

How would anyone know you were a Vet with all the Anti-US BS & hate you spew? Legitamate Critisim of our commander and chief is fine, but what you continuously puke out makes you sound like a borderline terrorist supporter. So I guess that's what you are, Probably picketing Soldiers Funerals and dancing for joy on their graves.

Answer 4

Bush following Christ! I don't think so!
But Jesus would execute someone, the real antichrist.

Answer 5

Jesus wouldn't execute anyone but evidence on this site alone tells me that some of His followers might - given half a chance.

Answer 6

well, given the typical attitude of christians (followers of christ) who are supposed to be displaying a christ-like attitude.

its quite obvious christ would execute homosexuals, blacks, and witches.

(its a good thing we have lawes protecting these people)

edit: but if we are really just talking about jesus, according to the bible, i dont think he'd execute anyone. i wonder why theres such a dramatic difference between jesus and his followers.

Answer 7

Reality is "sticky", and you must try to ARTICULATE what you believe in, in complete, concrete, understandable sentences and paragraphs instead of saying "Jesus" or "Socrates" and leaving it at that. Why can't I say, "I believe in Jesus because . . . but I also don't believe in Jesus because . . . " THEN WE would know where you (G.W.) really stands.

Answer 8

I do not believe the President has used his time in office to walk the walk of Christianity. None of us do, really - that's why we feel we are in need of a saviour.

But this President has made some remarkably non-Christian choices in his presidency, such as the war in Iraq. All I can do is pray for him to, like the Godspell song goes, "see you more clearly" Lord.

Answer 9

Jesus would not execute but say your sins are forgiven you, sin no more. But we are told to conform to the governmental laws. We are to protect the weak and defenseless.

Answer 10

these are the ones that he will "execute"

2Th 2:8 And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: