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To: Busywhiskers

Jesus set the example for shunning sinners, didn't he?


56 posted on 06/07/2006 12:41:59 PM PDT by js1138 (Well I say there are some things we don't want to know! Important things!")
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To: js1138
Jesus set the example for shunning sinners, didn't he?

He encouraged repentant sinners to follow him. Actual unrepentant sinners couldn't stand to be in his presence. He is God after all.
80 posted on 06/07/2006 12:59:01 PM PDT by Antoninus (I don't vote for liberals -- regardless of party.)
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To: js1138

Again...you are being very selective in your theology. Look for example at Jesus' treatment of the money changers in the temple and his indictment of the jewish religous leaders of his time. When he dealt with sinners, he never dismissed their transgressions. In fact he usually confronted them with their sins in order that they might change. He was not some sort or namby pamby liberal, willing to forgive and forget because they had a bad childhood. Jesus understood the grave consequences of rebellion against God and eventually died to pay the penalty for the rebellion of those who would accept his sacrifice that they might find peace with God.

Incidently, your analysis of "judging" overlooks numerous passages in the Pauline epistles which are just as authoritative as the gospels.


82 posted on 06/07/2006 12:59:28 PM PDT by Busywhiskers (Strength and honor.)
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