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<blockquote data-quote="Terry Cz" data-source="post: 156927" data-attributes="member: 2513"><p>While going about my duties in society I have heard a popular song by Alan Jackson that was inspired by the September 11 tragedy. Many of you have probably heard the song as well. Mr. Jackson reflects "where were you when the world stopped turning" and in the chorus he states "I know Jesus and I talk to God". He continues the spiritual note with "faith hope and love are some good things He gave us , but the greatest is love". </p><p></p><p>As Mr. Jackson professes to be a christian he seems to represent modern christianity in a general sense. We all know that we are to love others. Jesus said that we are His disciples <strong>IF</strong> we "love one another". Most of you teach your children that they should love others even if some wrong has been done to them. </p><p></p><p>National statistics suggest that over 90% of Americans are pleased with President Bush's "war on terrorism". Mr. Bush represents himself as a christian as well and has often petitioned God to "Bless America". </p><p></p><p>This scenario of Americans professing to follow God and saying that they do what Jesus would do brings a great perplexity to my soul. </p><p></p><p>Jesus said "A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another." John 13:34 </p><p></p><p>Do any of you really believe in your hearts that Jesus would pull out an M16 and shoot people that He thought might injure Himself? </p><p></p><p>Would Jesus throw grenades at others to demonstrate how much He loves them? </p><p></p><p>Would Jesus drop "smart" bombs on others to make them behave as He would want them to, intentionally killing women and children civilians? </p><p></p><p>Did Jesus not say that one should turn the other cheek if someone slaps you? Has Amerianity (Americanized Christianity) turned the other cheek to those who have injured them? </p><p></p><p>One of Steven Curtis Chapman's songs starts out with the words "where is the love... where is the love". Alan Jackson says "the greatest is love" echoing Pauls exoneration in Corinthians 13. Jesus gave us a new commandment, that we "love one another". Is it love when we murder those whom we do not agree?</p><p></p><p>As I listen to the christian music and evangelist suggesting thoughts such as the mercy of God and His great love for men, I have asked myself "where is that love"? Has one been loved when their body has been embraced by a cluster bomb? </p><p></p><p>Just wondering!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Terry Cz, post: 156927, member: 2513"] While going about my duties in society I have heard a popular song by Alan Jackson that was inspired by the September 11 tragedy. Many of you have probably heard the song as well. Mr. Jackson reflects "where were you when the world stopped turning" and in the chorus he states "I know Jesus and I talk to God". He continues the spiritual note with "faith hope and love are some good things He gave us , but the greatest is love". As Mr. Jackson professes to be a christian he seems to represent modern christianity in a general sense. We all know that we are to love others. Jesus said that we are His disciples [b]IF[/b] we "love one another". Most of you teach your children that they should love others even if some wrong has been done to them. National statistics suggest that over 90% of Americans are pleased with President Bush's "war on terrorism". Mr. Bush represents himself as a christian as well and has often petitioned God to "Bless America". This scenario of Americans professing to follow God and saying that they do what Jesus would do brings a great perplexity to my soul. Jesus said "A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another." John 13:34 Do any of you really believe in your hearts that Jesus would pull out an M16 and shoot people that He thought might injure Himself? Would Jesus throw grenades at others to demonstrate how much He loves them? Would Jesus drop "smart" bombs on others to make them behave as He would want them to, intentionally killing women and children civilians? Did Jesus not say that one should turn the other cheek if someone slaps you? Has Amerianity (Americanized Christianity) turned the other cheek to those who have injured them? One of Steven Curtis Chapman's songs starts out with the words "where is the love... where is the love". Alan Jackson says "the greatest is love" echoing Pauls exoneration in Corinthians 13. Jesus gave us a new commandment, that we "love one another". Is it love when we murder those whom we do not agree? As I listen to the christian music and evangelist suggesting thoughts such as the mercy of God and His great love for men, I have asked myself "where is that love"? Has one been loved when their body has been embraced by a cluster bomb? Just wondering! [/QUOTE]
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