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To: Solon who wrote (36088)

5/11/2013 1:00:34 AM

From: average joe

3 Recommendations Respond to of 69300

I think we can be reasonably well assured most of what we know about Jesus from the bible is a complete fabrication handed down by the Catholic Church. They omitted, added and invented things to suit their own agenda.

That thing on submission posted by Greg was completely contrary to what was at the core of Christ's actual teaching which was, unconditional love and forgiveness and passive resistance. Which is also proof that one can learn from a fool.

To: Solon who wrote (28008)	11/15/2009 3:22:53 AM
From: Greg or e	1 Recommendation Read Replies (3) of 28898

Which Government is that?? All Governments, all rulers. Romans 13: Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and he will commend you. For he is God's servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience. This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God's servants, who give their full time to governing. Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.