Here's what my 'idiotic' theology says about personal insults:
Matthew 5:22 But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.
You make my point.
Matthew 5:22 But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.
1) In Hebrews 8 it talks of the new covenant, Christ. The old one is dead because of him. God states that to those who trust in him he will remember their sins no more.
If God erases your sins from his mind with the acceptance of his Sons sacrifice who is it doling out this penance the Catholic church loves using to keep the flock feeling undeserving?
2) In Matthew 7 Jesus refers to people as dogs and pigs. The scripture you posted above states you go to hell for calling someone fool. Is it worse to call someone a fool or dog and pig, or is it you have no idea what the meaning of the scripture you posted? The bible is a big puzzle that all the pieces must fit together. You can’t walk around holding up random pieces and claiming you put it together.
The bible says God flies with the wings of an eagle; is he a bird? We are told if someone slaps us we’re to turn the other cheek. If a man enters your house hits you and begins to rape your wife are you to turn the other cheek and let him continue? Of course not, but if we were to take the scripture literally as you did above we would have to let it happen.
This is my last response to you. As I said above I don’t find sport in this and I end up saying things I shouldn’t.