I do not make the rule of law God. The rule of law governs this nation and is vital to everyone's security. God is an entirely separate issue. Jesus never espoused using the army to establish his kingdom on Earth, he said quite the contrary. Christians were totally non-violent and died happily as martyrs rather than resist. There is no sensible basis for starting a violent insurrection in support of God's law, and I do not expect to see you on tv under arrest for launching such an insurrection. Let's get back to discussing Terri Schiavo.
Even William Penn -- the pacifist Quaker -- climbed to the deck with sword in hand when he had to.
[Christians were totally non-violent and died happily as martyrs rather than resist. ]
You sure they were happy about it?
[Let's get back to discussing Terri Schiavo.]
We ARE talking about Terri AND the rule of law AND the "laws" of human nature. People are angry and they lash out. If this place gives them the opportunity to do that, surely that's better than them acting on impulse in the street. "Demanding" that people here get out of "your" country comes to mind of a good example of lashing out at something you didn't like. We know that you know it's not your decision. But you put it out there...you had your say as others are having theirs.
Are we watching Terri die happily as a martyr? God, I hope not. I hope we all "fight" it as hard as we can. From a legal stand point, you my disagree. I know I don't like that it came to this, but I think it had to. This issue is getting bigger than all of us...
Not quite accurate. Won't say false, because you're not being false, so PLEASE do not think I'm saying that.
Christians throughout history have 'resisted.'
When they spoke of Christ - it was OFTEN against the law.
When they met in secret - it was ALWAYS against the law.
When they accepted Jesus - it was often KNOWING they'd be considered criminals, deviants, pervertors of law and such before they even accepted them. This act alone made Christians threats to governments then and now.
The difference is Christians are to understand that there is an earthly price to pay.
They (we/I) sometimes, in the heat of the moment, forget that while Christ was falsely accused, he died under the law.
It doesn't say we're to always accept the law as some would say - because we're instructed there is a higher law.
It also doesn't say we can ignore the law and say God said it was okay.
(sOMEONE'S GONNA TAKE MY SOAPBOX AWAY AND HIDE IT.)