LOVE??? Hate??? hummm...

[ShieldOFaith]

[FONT=Arial, Geneva, Helvetica]12 After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many days. 13 And the Jews' passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem, 14 And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting: 15 And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables; 16 And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise. 17 And his disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up. --John 2

Is JESUS showing love here or not?
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[Zone]

Jesus Christ shows not only His love, but also His everlasting life.

 

[Robbie_James_Francis]

Hmm...I guess considering we're talking about a fictional character the answer is 'I don't care'.

 

[geekgirlkelli]

Once again, what does this have to do with ethics and morality? Another inane thread by SoF...

 

[ShieldOFaith]

Hmm...I guess considering we're talking about a fictional character the answer is 'I don't care'.

Robbie James, read this very carefully.

Blasphemy
In the interests of informed debate, members will not speak in a disrespectful way of The Christian God, The Trinity, or The Holy Scriptures (The Bible) . A similar respect is expected towards the faith and sacred texts of other religions.
Expressing disbelief in God is acceptable, referring to Him as a 'fairy tale' or 'mythical being' is not.
--Ethics & Morality Forum Guidelines

I have had 'Warnings' for way less than this... humm....

 

[ShieldOFaith]

Once again, what does this have to do with ethics and morality? Another inane thread by SoF...

I'm asking a moral question. This is Ethics and Morality.

 

[geekgirlkelli]

I'm asking a moral question. This is Ethics and Morality.

Um... yeah right.

 

[Washington]

I'm asking a moral question. This is Ethics and Morality.

And just what aspect of morality does your question embrace?

Because the majority of the threads you've started in this forum have nothing to do with ethical or moral issues, I've come to suspect you haven't a clue as to what either ethics or morality is. However, if you really do, then please limit your OPs in this forum to those that do relate to E or M issues.

Thanks.

 

[TheBear]

[FONT=Arial, Geneva, Helvetica]12 After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many days. 13 And the Jews' passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem, 14 And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting: 15 And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables; 16 And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise. 17 And his disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up. --John 2

Is JESUS showing love here or not?
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I don't know. The scripture you quoted is too small to read. Will you please post scripture in larger and bolder font. Thanks.

 

[Robbie_James_Francis]

Robbie James, read this very carefully.

Blasphemy
In the interests of informed debate, members will not speak in a disrespectful way of The Christian God, The Trinity, or The Holy Scriptures (The Bible) . A similar respect is expected towards the faith and sacred texts of other religions.
Expressing disbelief in God is acceptable, referring to Him as a 'fairy tale' or 'mythical being' is not.
--Ethics & Morality Forum Guidelines

I have had 'Warnings' for way less than this... humm....

I did not make any reference to the existence of the theistic God, I said that I do not believe there ever existed a person who resembled in any way whatsoever the biblical Jesus. And I believe I am supported by the overwhelming testimony of history, but that is a matter for another discussion. Feel free to report me.

 

[Nathan Poe]

[FONT=Arial, Geneva, Helvetica]12 After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many days. 13 And the Jews' passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem, 14 And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting: 15 And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables; 16 And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise. 17 And his disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up. --John 2[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Geneva, Helvetica]Is JESUS showing love here or not?[/FONT]

I'd say not so much love as keen business sense -- The Jewish religion was big on the coming of the Messiah -- which Jesus claimed to be. If the people don't show sufficient respect for their religious institutions/customs, they won't know/won't care abot Jesus' Messianic claim.

 

[ShieldOFaith]

And just what aspect of morality does your question embrace?

Because the majority of the threads you've started in this forum have nothing to do with ethical or moral issues, I've come to suspect you haven't a clue as to what either ethics or morality is. However, if you really do, then please limit your OPs in this forum to those that do relate to E or M issues.

Thanks.

Wrong.

This is a CHRISTIAN board. I am dealing with the WORD OF GOD here. This is a question of JESUS' moral integrity. Is HE being loving here? Most around here think HE is some kind of puffy marshmellow, dancing bunny. I am trying to show that HE was very manly. HE was not some weak kneed sniveling coward that most want to make HIM!!!

So I ask you again, was HE showing love here?

 

[Washington]

Wrong.

This is a CHRISTIAN board. I am dealing with the WORD OF GOD here. This is a question of JESUS' moral integrity. Is HE being loving here? Most around here think HE is some kind of puffy marshmellow, dancing bunny. I am trying to show that HE was very manly. HE was not some weak kneed sniveling coward that most want to make HIM!!!

So I ask you again, was HE showing love here?

Thank you. I no longer suspect you haven't a clue as to what morality is. You've confirmed it. As for ethics, I don't expect you'll fare any better.

 

[Freodin]

There are quite some Christians who put the emphasis of Jesus´ teachings on the things covered in the Sermon on the Mount. You know, the meek, the gentle, the peacemakers... the other cheek, the do not oppose evil... the love your enemies.

None of them have ever decribed Jesus as "puffy marshmellow, dancing bunny" or "weak kneed sniveling coward".

Now if you want to say that a Jesus who preferred this way of acting over violence and "smack downs" IS a character as decribed by your terms, I would like you to reconsider your approach to blasphemy.

 

[WatersMoon110]

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