Some intolerant members of our church really pissed off the pastor

[Karadeniz]

12. Dont hide your light under a basket. The nature of ones soul is what counts, not

the outer covering. Do they rely on Hebrew law? Jesus and James didn't. Both mention keeping the law down to its last iota, so they're talking about the same law...that law is explained in the parable right after the sermon on the mount about a sinner (soul) going thru the legal system (those legalists represent the archons Paul mentions, lesser dieties) and ending up in prison (the human body) until his debt is paid off. This is the law of karma. Also, jesus said the wine of his teachings couldn't be contained in the OT wineskin. There's no reason to look to the OT for guidance. All the answers can be found or inferred in the gospels.... well, if one understands the parable messages. Even without that knowledge, a Christian must strive for love and inclusion. Jesus makes it clear that for acceptance by him, the soul must strive to eliminate all hate and judgmentalness.