Whatever relief has been offered in the alleviation of suffering, apart from the relief that faith in Jesus Christ permanently provides, is fleeting and temporary.
Mean?
I just quoted what Scripture said.
Mean is twisting the life-saving Gospel truth; Mean is failing to tell the Gospel truth; Mean is strapping a suicide bomb on and detonating it in a market full of men, women and children.
Telling the Truth isn't mean (If you touch the hot stove, you'll get burned; If you drink that poison, you'll get sick; If you walk off that cliff, you'll die; If you die without faith in Christ, you will spend eternity in hell).
There is a big difference between the two books, btw...The Bible is the inspired Word of God as evidenced by manuscripts, archeology and fulfilled prophecies. There is no other "book" like it.
As to Sen. Brownback speaking (and both not from the pulpit) - If he is an unbeliever, pro-abortion supporter of the homosexual agenda (or one of the three), then the same applies to him, as well.
Sunsong said: God is Love.
Answer: That is your dogma and what is the evidence for your faith in such (It is only partially true, btw, as love is but one attribute of God. He is also equally just, among other attributes)?
And isn't it ironic when someone claims that education is the cure for social ills and then complains about the length/depth of an educating response...So is it ignorance or education that you support?
Yes, easily refuted. I would suggest that you have no idea what you are talking about when you talk of *lasting* - of * eternity*. Are you really claiming to *understand* eternity? There are kind and good people in this world helping others, alleviating suffering and they have never heard of Jesus.
Mean? Good grief. Where have you been? Please read the posts that lead up to this. Words have meaning. Do you agree? And condemnation - hurts.
It is your opinion that your book is inspired and the Muslims book is not. But they would disagree. They believe as furvently as you do that they have the truth and that anyone who doesn't agree with their book and their interpretation of their book will burn in hell.
God is Love. How do I know? I experience the Love of God. I see the results of God's Love.
Btw, before you can *educate* me you need to convince me that you have something worthwhile to say. It's not rocket science. Those fanatics who try to shame and belittle and condemn others are not teaching or educating. If you want to be a good teacher - be a good example - and start by being kind and being loving.