[Inyokern]

"The defense of the common good requires that an unjust aggressor be rendered unable to cause harm. For this reason, those who legitimately hold authority also have the right to use arms to repel aggressors against the civil community entrusted to their responsibility."

This is very much in line with the position of the Pharisees.

It is amusing to me that, in the few cases where Jesus deviated from the ideology of the Pharisees, such as "Ye shall not resist evil," the necessity of washing one's hands before eating, prohibition of divorce, etc, most Christians today follow the Pharisee position rather than that of Jesus.

[Pyro7480]

It is amusing to me that, in the few cases where Jesus deviated from the ideology of the Pharisees, such as "Ye shall not resist evil," the necessity of washing one's hands before eating, prohibition of divorce, etc, most Christians today follow the Pharisee position rather than that of Jesus.

Pardon me? The Catholic Church has traditionally stood against divorce. "Ye shall not resist evil?" Does that mean the Catholic Church and the charismatic churches have to get rid of their exorcists? Please clarify.