To: Texas Fossil
Again, reporters do not understand the meaning of the term "Good Samaritan." In the term, he is specified "Good" because normally Samaritans of the time were considered "bad" and an enemy of the Jews (although "Good" is not in the actual text.)
Jesus told the parable in response to the question And who is my neighbor? to show that even an enemy could be a good neighbor if he has the right attitude - in fact, better than supposed friends and authorities. Jesus concludes "Go and do likewise" meaning to help our enemies and be a good neighbor to them even if others did not.
I doubt this heroic neighbor of the church was an "enemy" who defied social enmity to help.
20 posted on
11/06/2017 3:26:50 AM PST by
\/\/ayne
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To: \/\/ayne
“Good Samaritan” = *good guy with a gun.*
The deep state will never, ever say this.
22 posted on
11/06/2017 3:29:30 AM PST by
Daffynition
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To: \/\/ayne
Thanks for reminding us of the context of scripture.
What we discuss, was the nature of small town America. Very practical people supporting each other. It is a very powerful instinct that the elite have tried to suppress.
Remember, Christ never sought out the favor of the elite.
Some powerful people are still good people. But many are not.
23 posted on
11/06/2017 3:33:30 AM PST by
Texas Fossil
((Texas is not where you were born, but a Free State of Heart, Mind & Attitude!))
To: \/\/ayne
>>Again, reporters do not understand the meaning of the term “Good Samaritan.” In the term, he is specified “Good” because normally Samaritans of the time were considered “bad” and an enemy of the Jews (although “Good” is not in the actual text.)
Good Samaritan is a term that is in our culture that goes beyond the biblical meaning and many people dont even know where it comes from. We have Good Samaritan Laws regarding the use of first aid, so its not just the reporter. Are you claiming that this is a case of cultural appropriation as the Left loves to do?
27 posted on
11/06/2017 4:28:22 AM PST by
Bryanw92
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