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So, a handful?
Or should we say the “elite”?
(Sanders caucuses with the Democrats but is an independent.)
There's more. I never felt the need to memorize all the radical Democrats
 
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Why don’t you want empathy shown to racists and pedos? Why do you want to deny them the use resources, infrastructure and municipal services?
I would called paedos and racists my enemies; and I hate my enemies.
 
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I would called paedos and racists my enemies; and I hate my enemies.
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighborand hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous." - Matthew 5:43-45
 
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“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighborand hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous." - Matthew 5:43-45
Just another reason why the Bible is wrong.
 
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“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighborand hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous." - Matthew 5:43-45
“I hate my opponents, and I don’t want the best for them, I’m sorry.” - Donald Trump
 
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Huh? Difference in what?

Do I need to explain why someone wouldn’t embrace a racist or paedo or the fact you don’t see either happening en masse in christian circles? Is it necessary to point out the reality of “loving your neighbor“ in light of certain issues?

~bella
 
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Do I need to explain why someone wouldn’t embrace a racist or paedo or the fact you don’t see either happening en masse in christian circles? Is it necessary to point out the reality of “loving your neighbor“ in light of certain issues?

~bella
It is necessary. Do I need to point out that the website forum name is called "Christian Forums"? If you disagree with the premise, your argument is with God and not me.
 
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It is necessary. Do I need to point out that the website forum name is called "Christian Forums"? If you disagree with the premise, your argument is with God and not me.

I have no qualms with God and the setting wouldn’t change my response. I know where I stand and I’m not afraid to admit my position. Whether it aligns with others or not.

~bella
 
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I have no qualms with God and the setting wouldn’t change my response. I know where I stand and I’m not afraid to admit my position. Whether it aligns with others or not.

~bella
Thats contradictory to what you literally just said to me. You can't be for loving your enemies and then try and make an argument that it's okay to not.
 
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Thats contradictory to what you literally just said to me. You can't be for loving your enemies and then try and make an argument that it's okay to not.

You asked a question and I answered. And I didn’t support the verse. I noted there are instances when its application is challenging. And admitting that is honest.

~bella
 
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You asked a question and I answered. And I didn’t support the verse. I noted there are instances when its application is challenging. And admitting that is honest.

~bella
Then my response still stands, your argument is with God. You want to argue that you want to hate people when scripture is clearly against it, then take it up with him. God doesn't stipulate who you can hate, so it was quite a necessary verse to post in light of the comments that were made.
 
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Then my response still stands, your argument is with God. You want to argue that you want to hate people when scripture is clearly against it, then take it up with him. God doesn't stipulate who you can hate, so it was quite a necessary verse to post in light of the comments that were made.

The only person desiring to argue is you. I don’t care what you think nor am I willing to debate it either. I made a comment that‘s all. Take it or leave it and move on.

~bella
 
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The only person desiring to argue is you. I don’t care what you think nor am I willing to debate it either. I made a comment that‘s all. Take it or leave it and move on.

~bella
You are seriously hostile.. geeze, calm it down. I wanted clarification because I had no idea what you were talking about with your first comment and clearly you were against the verse and wanted to argue against it with your snarky reply of clarification. You can take your own advice and also not even comment if you don't want to argue.

God bless, not going to reply anymore.
 
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So, we are several pages in and still no one has given an answer as to what is the problem with racists and antisemites self segregating out of society and going to live in the middle of nowhere. I suspect those who are clutching their pearls don’t even know either.
 
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