if we want muslims to give us the slightest bit of kindness, mercy or consideration, then we better start giving it. not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead. there is no telling how many of them read what we say here. what we say on these boards may be responded to in kind; kindess or worse.
when i 1st heard about the possible koran burning, i thought it was a bad idea. the resulting actions/deaths are an illustration of why the Golden Rule should be followed explicitly. those here on the boards who don’t believe in Christ may not understand this at all. this is mostly for believers. whoever has ears to hear, let him hear.
here’s an explanation:
the Rule simply says: “ Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. iow, as you give so shall you receive or you get what you give. if you want respect, give it. want kindness, give it. fair treatment, give it. want mercy? give it.
this principal is aka reciprocity or reciprocation.
here is the principle from its source:
“1“Do not judge so that you will not be judged. 2“For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you.”
“12“In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you,” Matthew 7
“37“Do not judge, and you will not be judged; and do not condemn, and you will not be condemned; pardon, and you will be pardoned. 38Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return.” Luke 6
to conclude -
27“But I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” Luke 6
“15See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all people.” 1 Thessalonians 5
17”Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men. 18If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men.” Romans 12
“if we want muslims to give us the
slightest bit of kindness, mercy or
consideration, then we better start giving
it.”
Are you utterly daft? “Turning the other cheek” to a jihadi muslim is as stupid as interpreting “love thy neighbor” as a invitation to sex!
That’s the problem with bible-only theology, when you can’t admit any other authority you wind up as foolish as the servant who buried his talent, because you apply what you “know” in ways it was never intended.