Jacob, it's interesting how many Americans claim to be Christians [something over 60% or maybe it's 70%] yet so few actually believe the central tenets of Christianity. Mostly it seems to be a social club.
<38 " You have heard that it was said, 'an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.'
39 "But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.
40 "If anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, let him have your coat also.
41 "Whoever forces you to go one mile, go with him two.
42 " Give to him who asks of you, and do not turn away from him who wants to borrow from you.
43 " You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.'
44 "But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
This is the only practical, realistic method, for winning the hearts and minds campaign in Muslim nations, for decreasing support for the Jihadists, and for our own security. >
Of course those aren't just Christian ideas. They are also ideas which atheists and others subscribe to, to a greater or lesser extent.
People who have a literal belief in the bible, such as King George II purports to have, mustn't actually read it. Or they are hypocrites.
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