Nationalism forced upon us

[Nickdfresh]

Yeah, why would a martyred pacifist need a sword?

It's an image of something like Gandhi coming back with an AK-47...

[LoungeMachine]

Well, the Bible says he's coming with a sword, so, I imagine so...

He's still pissed about that whole crucifixtion thing?

Talk about holding a grudge.

[ELVIS]

It's an image of something like Gandhi coming back with an AK-47...

That might be pretty correct...

[Andy Taylor]

The swords not literal.

And Jesus might not agree with the liberal idea of being interventionist. Those who draw the sword, die by the sword can pretty much be interpreted that way. I don't think charity should be confused with taxing people more to spread wealth around.

[LoungeMachine]

The swords not literal.

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According to whom, exactly?

What parts are literal, and what parts aren't?

And how are they discerned from one another?

I'm fascinated by those who constantly point out the "fact" from the "fiction"

It always seems to be whichever will help their particular argument at that moment.

[Andy Taylor]

That passage is connected to the part where he said (paraphrase) I'm not coming to restore peace, I'm coming to destroy, to divide husband and wife, parent and child etc...

It should be obvious that this isn't a literal reading. The 'sword' is also part of his return, his 'destroying' of people when he returns.

[LoungeMachine]

, I'm coming to destroy, to divide husband and wife, parent and child etc...

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Jesus is Love

So, Jesus is a terrorist, then?

[Andy Taylor]

Jesus is Love

So, Jesus is a terrorist, then?

If he were alive today he would undoubtedly be on top of the U.S. watchlist.

[LoungeMachine]

If he were alive today he would undoubtedly be on top of the U.S. watchlist.

Like most Liberals.

[ELVIS]

I was gonna post a big response, and I actually started, but i'll let you guys fight it out for now...

[Andy Taylor]

Well the liberals are in charge now and they are the ones in charge of the crusades. The exact ones that Bush led.

[Andy Taylor]

I was gonna post a big response, and I actually started, but i'll let you guys fight it out for now...

It would be interesting to read at the least. Possibly.

[LoungeMachine]

I was gonna post a big response, and I actually started, but i'll let you guys fight it out for now...

C'mon, E... post it.

I find your takes fascinating.

I'm being sincere here.

[LoungeMachine]

Well the liberals are in charge now and they are the ones in charge of the crusades. The exact ones that Bush led.

No, the "Liberals" are not in charge.

The moderates are.

But that's another kettle of fish.

I'm more interested in learning which parts are fiction, and which parts are literal in The Bible.

And how can "The Word" be part fact, part fiction? ???

Enlighten this heathen, please.

[Andy Taylor]

No, the "Liberals" are not in charge.

The moderates are.

But that's another kettle of fish.

I'm more interested in learning which parts are fiction, and which parts are literal in The Bible.

And how can "The Word" be part fact, part fiction? ???

Enlighten this heathen, please.

Do they call themselves liberals or moderates?

Parables and analogies are not fiction.

I'm no bible scholar and I hardly read it. Debates can be endless and are as confusing as asking the meaning of life. I think these are things should be discussed to gain a newer perspective which means one shouldn't rush towards forming a definite idea of anything. I don't think the details matter, as long as one is guided by love. The rest is sure to be a mystery to any mortal and trying to have a position leads to all the flaws, just like any ideology out there would be flawed.