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Archaeologist, he could come back and say "Provide chapter and verse that says SPECIFICALLY it is NOT alright to kill someone in battle." You seem to think that the only way a Christian can be a soldier is if they are in a non-combat role. Please provide chapter and verse that requires that...

-- Of course I would. My concern would be that I couldn't keep from killing him because my anger/rage during the rescue and could end up killing him. That I would indeed have to answer to God for. But I would indeed kill him if that was the only way to make him stop. That is the point of...

-- So as long as it is a 'justified' kill, as in the law supporting you having killed an intruder who was going to murder your family? Or a cop who shoots someone who was drawing a gun on them? Or a soldier who is being shot at first and returns fire, killing the attacker? Sounds to me like...

-- Aspen, you weren't laughing when you said that anyone who voted in support of Prop 8 was violating human rights. " But when the person who opposes a homosexual, and then goes out and votes for prop 8 - they have crossed the line between opinion and violating a person's rights." – Aspen I...

-- So police cannot be Christians? Soldiers cannot be Christians? Their goal is not to kill but sometimes their jobs lead them to do it. Should they quit? If someone is trying to murder you, regardless of the reason, you cannot defend yourself? If a person is in the process of trying to...

When I was growing up in Catholic school, I always tried to give up homework for lent. Never worked.

I appreciate your honesty. I would defend the lives of my wife and child, even to the point of that person's death. And yes, they too are Christians. As the head of the household one of my responsibilities is to protect the members of my family from harm if it is within my power. If that...

-- Jesus was also perfect...a goal we should strive for but will never achieve. Jesus never said that we should never kill under any circumstances. Simple fact. Same question to you then KC: "Someone breaks into your home and is chasing your wife or daughter with an ax. Are you really going...

"Jesus told us, those who are his disciples that it is no longer acceptable to kill. " - Thankful1 -- Really? Where? Because your scripture quote is about seeking revenge for something done to you. While it is true that Jesus likely doesn't want you to kill someone out of vengeance, that...

This opinion from the Catholic Church is nothing new. And it is just as wrong now as ever.

"A time to kill and a time to heal; A time to tear down and a time to build up." - Ecc 3:3

Enhance your calm, Anastacia. I didn't call you clueless. I asked if you were clueless on that topic (based on your rather....uninformed....line of questioning.) Your question makes no sense. I will try to interpret... The leadership of a church can call on the members of that body to...

-- Really? lol........Where? Please be specific. A quote should be easy enough to produce, I would think. Please feel free to ask others here to help you. All I remember is telling you to "let it go," exactly mirroring what you told me first and suggesting you relax and eat some fruit...

Anastacia, are you really clueless as to the concept of Fasting? Jesus himself, in Matthew: "Whenever you fast, do not put on a gloomy face as the hypocrites do, for they neglect their appearance so that they will be noticed by men when they are fasting. Truly I say to you, they have their...

-- Except for the fact that bigapes first post WAS false and it was I who was "exposing falseness." Let it go. As far as Lent, it is like any other Christian practice, the level or seriousness or importance is dependent upon that level an individual Christian put on it. My father used to...

-- Wow. Accusations of lies and drunken sex parties for Catholics is hardly a way to have a reasonable conversation. I am a former Catholic and I too do not agree with the emphasis of Lent, but I can tell you that Mardi Gras is hardly an event just for Catholics. Before I was saved I...

I think that if you are going to accuse someone of hypocrisy or dishonesty, you should give the specific reason(s) that you feel would justify that comment. Just throwing it out there without supporting it accomplishes nothing but spreading discord.

rjp, you could completely remove all military spending from the budget but that would not solve our financial issues. Medicare / Medicaid and Social Security each INDIVIDUALLY make up a greater share of the budget than military spending and there is definitely waste that can be cut from those...

I heard a senior pastor marvel at the fact that the junior pastors only felt "called" to move to different cities that paid more and offered greater benefits.

Tex, it is simple. Those the run the site lay down the rules. If they say no insults or accusations, so be it. Don't like the rules, leave the site. It really is that simple.