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Different culture.But you’d agree with me that the Founders didn’t follow the Golden Rule and were thus not really Christians, yes?
Different culture.But you’d agree with me that the Founders didn’t follow the Golden Rule and were thus not really Christians, yes?
Different culture.
lol...yeah, didn't think so...So then yes, you support anarchy in regions where only “true Christians” live.
If a town is made up of Jehovah’s Witnesses, that town can’t have a government or enforced laws.
lol...yeah, didn't think so...
We follow God's law above all others, especially when man's law is in direct conflict...no anarchy...true Christians live by the 2 commandments Jesus gave us to follow...true Christians are ambassadors for God's kingdom, so being a part of earthly government is in direct conflict with that...Every scripture you referenced was basically saying “we’ll follow god’s law, not man’s”.
That means you must support anarchy in area that are occupied by “true Christians”.
Or are you saying “true Christians” would instead enforce “God’s law” through the government, IE create a theocracy?
We follow God's law above all others, especially when man's law is in direct conflict...no anarchy...true Christians live by the 2 commandments Jesus gave us to follow...true Christians are ambassadors for God's kingdom, so being a part of earthly government is in direct conflict with that...
Why is this the only place you champion this idea?Even though I have no belief in any god, the concept you are speaking of is universal to all major religions: Love thy neighbor.
This is also an American value.
“Love your neighbor” is almost universally ascribed to. The phrase is often quoted. Many would consider it an American value. Yet there are daily examples of angry and violent acts perpetrated on others, on neighbors. Perhaps the word “neighbor” is being too narrowly defined. Perhaps those who are in need of our love should be more specifically named.• Love your neighbor – the person with a skin color that is different from yours.• Love your neighbor – the person whose political beliefs you do not agree with.• Love your neighbor – the homeless person sleeping on the sidewalk.• Love your neighbor – the person with a gender identity you might not understand.• Love your neighbor – the immigrant whose only crime is wanting a better life for their family.• Love your neighbor – the thousands around the world suffering from the effects of war and famine.Broaden your horizons, see all others as neighbors. Love your neighbor, desire what is best for them and will allow them to flourish.Love Your Neighbor: A Common Theme in Major Religions - Mary's Pence
The United States is a religious country. With a population of 330 million people, 185.54 million identify as religious. The major religions practiced inwww.maryspence.org
Oh good grief, we don't live in communes...So who make up the earthly government of a town of Jehovah’s Witnesses if “true Christians” aren’t supposed to be part of earthly government?
How would that government enforce laws if “true Christians” are required to love their enemies and turn the other cheek when they are wronged/harmed?
Oh good grief, we don't live in communes...
That is a lie...No, you hypocritically participate in earthly governments. I guess you’re “false Christians” in practice.
That is a lie...
We do not vote, we do not hold office, we do not pursue law enforcement jobs where we'd be required to carry a gun, we do not participate in anything to do with earthly governments...we obey the laws, as long as they do not interfere with God's laws...So you don’t participate in any way in earthly governments (even if an entire town is made up of “true Christians”)? Or “true Christians” are allowed to participate in earthly government, contradicting your own statements?
If they do participate, how can they possibly enforce laws when the Bible requires “true Christians” to turn the other cheek when they’ve been harmed/wronged by someone?
We do not vote, we do not hold office, we do not pursue law enforcement jobs where we'd be required to carry a gun, we do not participate in anything to do with earthly governments...we obey the laws, as long as they do not interfere with God's laws...
Wrong...we still live by the laws of the land...So then if a town was entirely inhabited by JW cultists, that town would have no government and no enforced laws. It means you support anarchy.
That’s what I’ve been saying.
Wrong...we still live by the laws of the land...
What part of "we do not hold office" do you not understand?What laws would exist in a town consisting entirely of JW cultists?
What part of "we do not hold office" do you not understand?
That is a lie...a town has government officials/law enforcement...granted, their jobs would be a piece of cake, but they would still be there...BTW, I know of no such town so the argument is moot anyway...we live in communities with everyone else, we work in communities with everyone else...we separate ourselves morally, not physically...But you do live in towns do you not?
If a town if entirely populated by JW cultists, then it would have no government and no laws. The “true Christian” model is anarchy.
That is a lie...a town has government officials/law enforcement...granted, their jobs would be a piece of cake, but they would still be there...BTW, I know of no such town so the argument is moot anyway...we live in communities with everyone else, we work in communities with everyone else...we separate ourselves morally, not physically...
No...A town is a just a geographic grouping of people. It doesn’t have to be a government.
But how would the JW cultists of the town have any officials or law enforcement if they can’t hold office or vote?
Are you saying it’s impossible for an entire town to join your cult?
Faith is all they have and scribbled words in an ancient book ..its laughable.Truth rests on facts. Facts establish truth. There is no religion out there that survives two little words - prove it
Something can be a fact, yet still be unproven.Truth rests on facts. Facts establish truth. There is no religion out there that survives two little words - prove it
No...
Hate the sin, love the sinnerDoes this thread have a point beside 'gayz bad'?
Look, I've explained it to you but I cannot understand it for you...that is up to your intelligence...or the lack thereof, maybe...So if an entire town joined your cult, that town would then have to abolish its government and cease enforcing laws.
And if someone who wasn’t a member of your cult came into that town and harmed someone, you’re only recourse as “true Christians” would be to forgive them and let them go.