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  1. 11-22-2007, 01:54 #29
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    Default Re: Desperate measures

    Quote Originally Posted by Tribesman


    That however isn't a good answer since the flaw is in the use of a single line from a passage wheras the passage carries a different weight entirely .
    I don't think it is a big deal that the quote was out of context. As in most things in the bible, it is debatable whether the line was literal (sell what you've got and go buy a sword) or figurative (get rid of what you've got and earn the courage and strength to follow God)

    People always say "out of context" when they disagree. The bible was meant to be read out of context. Some of Jesus' disciples carried swords. This is not really disputed, is it? I'm sure that they never wanted to use them. I feel the same way about guns. The problem is when you live by the sword.
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