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Jon
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Message 537 of 578 (756040)
04-14-2015 11:29 PM
Reply to: Message 536 by Faith
04-14-2015 8:55 PM


And where does the other cheek come into in all this?
Edited by Jon, : No reason given.

Love your enemies!

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Jon
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Message 545 of 578 (756067)
04-15-2015 9:34 AM
Reply to: Message 539 by Faith
04-15-2015 1:22 AM


God and Capital Punishment
I understand why the state might favor putting murderers to death. But why does Faith?
Don't you know that by supporting, voting for, and condoning those "state authorities" who implement the death penalty that you also have the blood of the executed on your hands?
... but state authorities administer God's justice ...
I sure as hell hope not!
quote:
Proverbs 20:22 (NRSV):
Do not say, 'I will repay evil'; wait for the Lord, and he will help you.
quote:
Romans 12:17—21 (NRSV):
Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all. If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God; for it is written, 'Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.' No, 'if your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink; for by doing this you will heap burning coals on their heads.' Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Love your enemies!

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Jon
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Message 559 of 578 (756153)
04-15-2015 3:33 PM
Reply to: Message 556 by Faith
04-15-2015 12:01 PM


Re: God and Capital Punishment
It's by NOT implementing the death penalty that the whole society has the blood of the innocent person Slager murdered on our hands. We share in his guilt by not punishing him properly for his crime.
And how does that work, Faith?
Edited by Jon, : No reason given.

Love your enemies!

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Jon
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Message 560 of 578 (756154)
04-15-2015 3:38 PM
Reply to: Message 547 by Faith
04-15-2015 9:39 AM


Re: God and Capital Punishment
No, you'd rather punish the judge.
I would?
It is only the blood of the innocent one has on one's hands, not the blood of the guilty.
Whatever helps you sleep at night...

Love your enemies!

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Jon
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Message 568 of 578 (760226)
06-18-2015 7:35 PM
Reply to: Message 567 by Faith
06-18-2015 6:28 PM


quote:
Romans 12:17 (NRSV):
Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all.

Love your enemies!

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Jon
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Message 578 of 578 (760259)
06-19-2015 8:42 AM


Summation
The question was: Are you Racist? Homophobic? etc.
My answer is: No.

Love your enemies!

  
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