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Isn't it obvious to you that Justin Martyr has spiritualized the passage for a reason? To make a point about the spread of the gospel and the change in lives as a result of it?

"nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more."

If this passage in Isaiah has been fulfilled ... then how would you characterize World War II?

I will never understand your propensity to deny historical reality so that you can maintain an aberrant theological position.

>>>Isn't it obvious to you that Justin Martyr has spiritualized the passage for a reason? To make a point about the spread of the gospel and the change in lives as a result of it?<<<

I don't see any spiritualization, whatsoever. In fact, he seems to agree with me, that "beating plowshares into swords" might take some time to fulfill; to the dismay of those who expect instant gratification.

>>>"nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more."<<<

>>>If this passage in Isaiah has been fulfilled ... then how would you characterize World War II?<<<

I recently posted a thread on the subject. It is rather involved, so I will not repost here. I would appreciate your analysis. This is the thread:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/religion/3162459/posts

>>>I will never understand your propensity to deny historical reality so that you can maintain an aberrant theological position.<<<

You reading comprehension skills appear weak. You have my sympathy. You might want to try the method I use to improve my comprehension. If I am having trouble understanding a passage, or a forum post, I read it out loud to incorporate another "sense" (hearing.) If that doesn't help, I ask my wife. LOL!

Philip