format_quote Originally Posted by
Keltoi
You do like to bring up my religion in every response you make to my posts, and I would appreciate it if you would try some other method of debate. I didn't make justification for anything, my point was that regardless of Truman's decision, an awful lot of people were going to die. Truman, as president of the United States, chose a route that would end the war and save many thousands of American lives. Which most experts agree, also saved many thousands of Japanese lives. My point was the gravity of his decision and the two sides he had to struggle with in making that decision.
Yes i do refer to you as 'Christian' Keltoi for the following reason I have never understood why Evangelical Christians are so pro-war and why they vehemently support nuclear proliferation...if I'm going to compare you with anyone it would be Jesus..Jesus the one who said 'turn the other cheek' ..i think im saddened to say i note more differences between you both than similarities.
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children
of God. [Matthew 5:9] Resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to
him the other also. [Matthew 5:39] I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you,
do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despite-fully use you, and persecute you;
[Matthew 5:44]
You mentioned you're a Capitalist.
In the temple courts [Jesus] found men selling cattle,
sheep and doves and other sitting at tables exchanging money. So he made a whip out of cords,
and drove all from the temple area, both sheep and cattle; he scattered the coins of the money
changers and overturned their tables. [John 2:14 & 15.] Watch out! Be on your guard against all
kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions. [Luke 12.15.]
Truly, I say unto you, it will be hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. [Matthew 19:23]
You cannot serve both God and Money. [Matthew 6:24.]
Nuclear Weapons, Land Mines donot discriminate..yet you see to think they are a legitimate way of defending your country--Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy [Matthew 5:7] But if ye forgive
not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. [Matthew 6:15]
America cannot hold on to its nuclear weapons and then demand others stop seeking it--If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to cast a stone at her.[John 8:7] Do not judge, lest you too be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be
judged and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. [Matthew 7:1 & 2.]
Thou shalt not kill [Matthew 5:21]
I have come to a conclusion..you and Jesus Christ are poles apart...how do you reconcile your beliefs with the beliefs and teachings of Jesus Christ?