>John 7/21
> Hi jerry,
>
> This is john--I'm kind of new to this group, but I've been
>watching
> the few posts dealing with "stupid".
> I just want to remind you that you represent your lord and savior
>on
> this list. Now I don't know him personally, however I've read
>that he
> said to turn the other cheek. I think he is supposed to have
>said
> that one who calls another a fool is in danger of the judgement
>(many
> people consider 'stupid' to be a stronger term that carrys a very
> similar meaning).
> I think that one of the things that attracts people to jesus is
>the
> nobility that comes from compassion, empathy, and self-control in
>the
> face of provocation. To be honest, the biblical jesus didn't
>always
> exhibit these qualities--but he told his followers to do so.
If you really think that you are on a higher moral ground, then
> display that morality. I'm sure that in your line of work, you
>have
> to be a peacemaker frequently--perhaps you could try to use some
>of
> the same skills here.
When I used to subscribe to "Biblical Errancy", I was dismayed to
>hear
> all the abuse and invective hurled by both sides--one reason I no
> longer get that publication.
LENNY
It is always nice to have some one tell us how we "Christians" should
act. and what God should have done, and what the Bible ought to say,
Right Jerry!!
McDonald
Yeah, they sure know a lot about it don't they?
In Christ's service,
Jerry D. McDonald
jerrydmcdonald@geocities.com
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