What would Jesus say to godly Americans facing prospect of bloodthirsty Muslims on their doorstep?

[snagglepuss]

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Assuming the haters are right and the refugees indeed are bloodthirsty terrorists, what does Jesus say about being confronted by "enemies"? Jesus says


“But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you."


"Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love."


"Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy."


"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."


"If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? If you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect."


"You have heard that it was said, 'an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.' "But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also."


"If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles."


"Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you."















What exactly is being preached in American churches cause hearing all this hate towards refugees one must conclude a lot of churches sure as hell ain't preaching anything Jesus said.

[cilla4progress]

1. Really...

I would love to know how they square this with their conscience!

PS I'm a pagan and I bet I'm a whole lot closer to sacred than these Xtians!

[snagglepuss]

3. I had been very religious, until 9/11

when I heard a commentator remark that religions are tribal. IT wasn't something I hadn't heard before but it really hit home, and it seemed especially true of the Abrahamic god (who I was so devoted to) which if real had allowed three religions in his name to vie with each other.

Now I'm more of a gnostic myself (the angry, jealous god of the OT being simply a demi-god) though I do give a lot of credence to the theory discussed in Tom Harper's book The Pagan Christ, that Christ was in fact Osiris and Mary, Isis.

[cilla4progress]

12. Inspiration for reading..

As a raised humanist, I did not read the bible as a child, though I have read many books and texts as an adult. I see the bible through a political lens, more than anything.

Thanks!

[BootinUp]

2. Religion can be used to excuse sins too

I think that is where the problem is.

[snagglepuss]

8. Why would that be that be the problem?

[BootinUp]

11. in my opinion, they rely on forgiveness and faith instead of self examination

in the context of their own teachings. Hope that makes sense.

[edhopper]

4. They believe in this Jesus

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[snagglepuss]

7. ROFL. Bang on. nt

[treestar]

5. Yeah you'd think those words would at least give them pause

IMO many "Christians" are nothing about the content of Christianity. It is shorthand for "European" or "white" and their hatred of Muslims is really simply a hatred of brown people that they feel "permission" for the "PC police" to hate since they can try to identify that with terrorism. The terrorists acts of the few give them an excuse to judge all. Their "Christianity" is to cover that up. Most of them probably do not even go to church.

In black Christian churches, you probably would not hear this kind of thing. I doubt the Catholic Church would be that rabid either, and would even expect prayers for the refugees.

[snagglepuss]

6. I have to wonder whether this group ever heard of loving their enemy.

[treestar]

9. they seem too willing to have enemies

as if they need an outlet for all that hatred.

[snagglepuss]

10. Nail meet hammer. That is so true. What would they do without enemies.

Ironically that is what they have in common with ISIS.

[cilla4progress]

13. Very helpful explanation.

Thanks for the breakdown.

We will be spending Thanksgiving with my husband's sister and family, who are fundamentalist Christians and, so far as I know, Republicans. I am curious to learn their thoughts, though I doubt it will "come up." We had a Muslim exchange student from Afghanistan, and they were very kind to her. I'm just not sure of their theology ...

[cilla4progress]

14. "What if God were one of us?"

"Just a slob like one of us..."

Your post makes me think of this song - one of my favorites.