Philip James
Well-Known Member
You do not admit they were atrocities. You claim it was the church ruling with a rod of Iron. hence you excused the atrocities of your church
You are the one equating 'ruling with a rod of iron' with atrocities.. I suggested no such thing,
unless you consider the punishment of evildoers an atrocity...
For rulers are not a cause of fear to good conduct, but to evil. Do you wish to have no fear of authority? Then do what is good and you will receive approval from it,
for it is a servant of God for your good. But if you do evil, be afraid, for it does not bear the sword without purpose; it is the servant of God to inflict wrath on the evildoer.
Peace!