Blues Man
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So some smelly guy knocks on you door at 2 AM you're going to let him into your home?Speak for yourself.
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So some smelly guy knocks on you door at 2 AM you're going to let him into your home?Speak for yourself.
Where does it say that ?It has nothing whatsoever with ushering in hoards from one culture seeking to impose their own values on those who took them in as unwisely as they did. My opinion does not matter.
You framed this as an immigration issue, after all.
Where does it say that ?It means "strangers" asked to be let in. They didn't thieve their way into your home and demand housing, food, and all the rights of family.
All the difference in the world.
You literally said "In the context of immigration" - FFSWhere does it say that ?
Legal and illegal are decular concepts. Matthew makes no such distinction.Another Biblical Point: “I tell you the truth, anyone who sneaks over the wall of a sheepfold, rather than going through the gate, must surely be a thief and a robber."
Anyone who legally enters a country qualifies as a stranger, new to the area. Illegal entry means that person is a robber and a thief--and, 'alien' not 'stranger', better describes that person.
When a new student enrolls in school, he is welcomed into the classroom. However, no one can just walk in and join a class without enrolling.
If someone new is invited to a social event, people do welcome that stranger, but people off the street rushing a wedding reception to get to the cake and other food are thieves and robbers. Calling them a "stranger" and then scolding the bride and groom for not welcoming them is not what Jesus meant. Recall Jesus said people should also be attired properly. In the case of immigrants, this means proper admission and a means of support.
Matthew doesnt say it.You literally said "In the context of immigration" - FFS
Because Matthew wasn't talking about immigration moronLegal and illegal are decular concepts. Matthew makes no such distinction.
No - it belongs in the Rubber roomThis thread belongs on the religion board.
You have an unusual angle on what he was ralking about.Because Matthew wasn't talking about immigration moron
Are you a Christian?This was recently quoted in parliament by the Archbishop of Canterbury. In the context of immigration policy.
What does this mean to you as a Christian ? Is it something that you support or do you have a different belief ? Are the scriptures wrong ?
No - you have completely misunderstood what the authors of Matthew was writing about what Jesus said.You have an unusual angle on what he was ralking about.
You bend your faith to suit your politics.No - you have completely misunderstood what the authors of Matthew was writing about what Jesus said.
To anyone with an IQ above 90, reading comprehension of at least grade 7 and a passing understanding of how the Bible was written can clearly see he was talking about having faith in him - not literally talking about taking in stranger.
You are only making yourself look stupid.
I would consider myself to be a Christian. Nor the American variety though.Are you a Christian?
I always had the impression that you dont believe in God
So its surprising to hear you shilling for a theroracy
So you accept Jesus as the living Son of God?I would consider myself to be a Christian. Nor the American variety though.
In Matthew's day church and state, secular and non-secular, were one entity.Legal and illegal are decular concepts. Matthew makes no such distinction.
You mean the ones that won't fall for your propaganda?I would consider myself to be a Christian. Nor the American variety though.
Hahaaa... yeah... that's it!You bend your faith to suit your politics.
And lots of serotonin reuptake inhibitors.Hahaaa... yeah... that's it!
You really need a dose of self realization.