MicroWave23h ago

At Pentagon Christian service, Hegseth prays for violence 'against those who deserve no mercy'

https://lemmy.world/post/44765103

At Pentagon Christian service, Hegseth prays for violence 'against those who deserve no mercy' - Lemmy.World

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Show threadValthorn23h ago
I thought the point of Christianity was that everyone deserves mercy?
Show threadAreaKode22h ago
Only for those who have actually read the book…
Show threadEldritch
The problem is what parts you choose to read and focus on. Violent abusers are all about that old testament. The only good Samaritan to them is a dead one. They generally shun the new testament because that’s where all the namby pamby you are your brothers keeper stuff comes in.
Mar 26 at 12:36pmWeb
Show threadAreaKode21h ago

Oh, the book is horrendous. Cannot recommend.

But the overarching story of this Jesus character they obsess over, I think that guy had something to say about mercy.

Show threadEldritch21h ago
Yep, even their Jesus is OT. A brutal conquering emperor. That would crush all who opposes him. Not a meek man generally preaching tolerance and sacrifice.
Show threadCharlesDarwin20h ago

I think a lot of them would love to be one of the Romans “helping out”:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPQH0woWShA

A Clockwork Orange Roman Alex flogging Jesus

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