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Ghoulish Delight · 03-12-2010, 02:57 PM

For the record, my post had nothing to do with JW's "wow". I don't care one way or the other how either JW or scaeagles or Jazzman choose to interpret what Jesus's theoretical position might have been on whatever they choose to define "social justice" as. Couldn't possibly care less.

ETA: I should add "in this context" to that. Couldn't possibly care less in this context. In another context, might be an interesting discussion.

BarTopDancer · 03-12-2010, 03:12 PM

Sorry GD, I scrolled so fast that I thought they were joined. My mistake.

I'd still like to hear the answer to my question though.

Strangler Lewis · 03-12-2010, 05:23 PM

I assume that the average Christian isn't going to accept the premise of the question.

But, if we're going to accept the accuracy of the New Testament, we should accept the accuracy of the Old Testament, which says,

"For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land." Deuteronomy 15:11.

scaeagles · 03-12-2010, 06:51 PM

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I assume that the average Christian isn't going to accept the premise of the question.

In terms of accepting the premise of the question, I'll gladly do so. Something tells me though some form of long treatise on apologetics or theology isn't what anyone wants to read.

And I agree with you - Jesus was ALL about taking care of the poor and needy. Absolutely. However, it wasn't about people being forced to do so, it was about people doing it from their heart (I won't go into Old Testament law). Anyone can be forced to do something in a compulsory fashion. The true judgement of the charity of anyone is what they give that they don't have to.

Jazzman · 03-12-2010, 08:03 PM

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The "wow" is expanded on by GD. Did you read his post?

Really?

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For the record, my post had nothing to do with JW's "wow".

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Why don't you and Jazzman (since you seem to be the resident self proclaimed experts on what Jesus has said) expand on why the merits of government policy should be judged in any way based on sketchy, contradictory accounts, written by anonymous people (erroneously attributed to some other people) of what some guy who may or may not have lived 2000 years ago may or may not have said.

Never said I was, or even loosely implied so. But if making false accusations and putting words in people's mouths makes you feel all warm and fuzzy up there in that ivory tower of superiority you've built for yourself, then be my guest. You clearly need something to comfort yourself with in your sad, bitter loneliness...

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Why so harsh?

It's just her "thing." She reacts all hysterically and lashes out in bitterness and unsupported resentment every time I post even a single word. She needs help.

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Jesus was ALL about taking care of the poor and needy. Absolutely. However, it wasn't about people being forced to do so, it was about people doing it from their heart (I won't go into Old Testament law). Anyone can be forced to do something in a compulsory fashion. The true judgement of the charity of anyone is what they give that they don't have to.

Nail. Head. Hit.

SacTown Chronic · 03-12-2010, 09:13 PM

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You clearly need something to comfort yourself with in your sad, bitter loneliness...

*snip*

She needs help.

Wtf, Jazzman?

Not cool, man.

Jazzman · 03-12-2010, 10:20 PM

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Wtf, Jazzman?

Not cool, man.

If you were to log in to my profile and look at the lame, stalkerish comments she's left me, you'd know exactly Wtf, and why. Didn't want to publicly call her out, but it was overdue. Ball's in her court, now.

Not Afraid · 03-12-2010, 08:26 PM

WTFCWJS.

Kevy Baby · 03-12-2010, 08:27 PM

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WTFCWJS.

WWJDFAKB?

BarTopDancer · 03-13-2010, 10:23 AM

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WWJDFAKB?

Dance on a cracker?

03-12-2010, 02:57 PM	#1
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	For the record, my post had nothing to do with JW's "wow". I don't care one way or the other how either JW or scaeagles or Jazzman choose to interpret what Jesus's theoretical position might have been on whatever they choose to define "social justice" as. Couldn't possibly care less. ETA: I should add "in this context" to that. Couldn't possibly care less in this context. In another context, might be an interesting discussion. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	I assume that the average Christian isn't going to accept the premise of the question. But, if we're going to accept the accuracy of the New Testament, we should accept the accuracy of the Old Testament, which says, "For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land." Deuteronomy 15:11. __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	WTFCWJS.
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