Posted by rayww on March 3, 2005, at 22:48:00
In reply to Re: questions » rayww, posted by AuntieMel on March 3, 2005, at 10:27:52
> Your first link talks of hating your enemy. Who do you define as your enemy? <<No one.
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<<Verse 43 said, "Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy" and then there is this little word "but" in the next verse which cancels out verse 43 and says, But "I" say unto you, love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you"> And - as a friendly warning - it also speaks of having to believe in a *particular* deity. That leaves out a large part of the population.
<<A large part of the population just doesn't understand that God was here first. This part of the population, through no fault of their own, rejected the history of the earth's creation. The Bible has recorded that one of the sons of Adam was the first to reject the laws of God. He lied and murdered his brother to get gain; thus affecting the belief of millions to follow.
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> And the third link talks of keeping the commandments. I didn't see anyplace where it said you have to display them or force anyone else to keep them.<<<Laws are laws, and they must be en"forced". Each country is entitled to their own. Belief in God cannot be forced, and displaying the ten commandments is in no way forcing anyone to believe them.
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> I would think that keeping commandments is a personal responsibility to each person. If it is forced on the masses there is the issue of taking away free will, which would make keeping the commandments meaningless.
><<<No one is suggesting force. Free will is central to God's plan. The rock is on display only.
> Another aside. The new testimate quotes Jesus as saying something about giving ceasar what is ceasar's. Wouldn't you consider that an order to separate church and state?
<< We believe in being subject to our governments and leaders, and in obeying, honoring and sustaining the laws of whatever country we live in. I can do that plus believe in my religion "But":If there is ever a real conflict between my religious belief and the law, I would choose religion because "In God we Trust"
I find it ironic that the ten commandment issue and the gay marriage debate have surfaced at the same time.
Computers and Internet have blessed the world - the tsunami, war in Iraq, 911, etc. destroy it.
The earth will be cleansed but it will not be destroyed. Jesus will come and claim his rightful position as head of government. Each time I get ripped off by people, organizatons or government I long to live in a perfect world. Some day it will be, and Satan will be bound, the lamb will lie down with the lion, and a little child can play with them. Cool stuff. You should be interested in this. It's happening right in front of us and a large part of the population will not even recognize the signs.
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