Are You Qualified to be the Executioner?
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In general, no.
Though in my (relative) view killing someone who's attracted to the same sex is killing an innocent.. while I'll assume you'd likewise consider yourself innocent in regard to an Islamic fundamentalist chopping your head off in the "justified" glory of Allah.
ok doser
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One might think that you, having admitted ignorance, might be interested in learning, in correcting that deficit
Well, such an interesting spin ...which intentionally demonstrates its own deficit. :idunno:
The question remains: Do YOU want to stone adulterers? You can parse it any way you like but are you willing to cast that first stone?
ok doser
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I want a society in which adultery is recognized as being a capital offense and is, thus, virtually nonexistent. Towards that end, yes, I'd be willing to cast the first stone. And the second.
Correctly convicted adulterers should be executed. Personalizing the topic is just a play at emotionalism.
You haven't got a rational argument. You want the law abolished, but you pretend "fulfilled" means it has been overturned. You want "fulfilled" to mean no more executions, but you still want punishments. You quote the Bible because you want to be seen as being scriptural, but everything you say undermines the gospel.
You're a stupid, useless addition to almost every discussion.
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ok doser at least has the courage of his convictions. You, Stripe, utterly lack any courage in your convictions.
This thread, this topic is all about making it personal. That is EXACTLY what Jesus did when addressed the crowd that brought the woman before him This thread is about looking into yourself and asking if you have met the standard Christ established for casting the first stone and if you have the courage of those convictions.
genuineoriginal
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I am not interfering when I say that God has determined that there are crimes/sins that are so vile that the offender must be put to death to rid the community of the evil.
genuineoriginal
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You are arrogant enough to try to thwart justice.
genuineoriginal
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Emotionalism is the standard set forth by the OP.
genuineoriginal
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The real question you are asking is whether you are willing to believe what God says.
Was God wrong to say that the adulterers are to be put to death?
Leviticus 20:10 10 And the man that committeth adultery with another man's wife, even he that committeth adultery with his neighbour's wife, the adulterer and the adulteress shall surely be put to death. |
Was God wrong to say that the witnesses are to be the first to put them to death, followed by the rest of the community?
Deuteronomy 17:7 7 The hands of the witnesses shall be first upon him to put him to death, and afterward the hands of all the people. So thou shalt put the evil away from among you. |
Was God wrong to say that the witnesses had to be investigated by the judges before anyone was to be put to death?
Deuteronomy 19:16-20 16 If a false witness rise up against any man to testify against him that which is wrong; 17 Then both the men, between whom the controversy is, shall stand before the Lord, before the priests and the judges, which shall be in those days; 18 And the judges shall make diligent inquisition: and, behold, if the witness be a false witness, and hath testified falsely against his brother; 19 Then shall ye do unto him, as he had thought to have done unto his brother: so shalt thou put the evil away from among you. 20 And those which remain shall hear, and fear, and shall henceforth commit no more any such evil among you. |
If God is not wrong, then why are you fighting against Him?
Then allow God to do his thing. Your commentary only serves your self-righteous ego.
Give reason a whirl.
By allowing God to determine His judgement, on His own terms? :think:
It seems YOUR the one arrogant enough to presume God's will.
genuineoriginal
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What are you talking about?
I am not declaring some standard I have created, but I am declaring the standard given by God.
Your argument is that the standard you created does not match God's standard, therefore I must be self-righteous somehow.
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It seems MY the one arrogant enough to presume God's will????
Would you like to buy a vowel and an apostrophe?
Spoiler
Says the one who thinks "This statement is true" is sometimes false.
What are you talking about?
I am not declaring some standard I have created, but I am declaring the standard given by God.
Your argument is that the standard your created does not match God's standard, therefore I must be self-righteous somehow.
:kookoo:
It seems MY the one arrogant enough to presume God's will????
Would you like to buy a vowel and an apostrophe?
Spoiler
Standards of God vary like the seasons. It's the ones intent on declaring their version the loudest who hold the least faith in Him.
Have faith that God will mete out his justice as He seems fit. Your declarations mean nothing ....save your self-righteous insecurities.
Is that what you gleaned from our prior conversation..or are you just desparate for a "witty" retort?
Either way you're a waste of time.
genuineoriginal
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God's standards have not changed in the 3,500 years since they were written down by Moses..
I am not declaring my own opinion (like you are doing), I am declaring what God said, as written down in the scriptures.