Reply #129: Retribution, which is a central tenet of Judeo-Christianity, does allow

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for the destruction of other's property in retribution or revenge. An Eye for An Eye, the dashing of infants' heads against the stones, the destruction of cropland. Even Christ said he came with a sword. It didn't end with the New Testament; the violence advocated in the New Testament is just ignored.

In their belief system, they feel they would be justified in destroying a pagan shrine, a torah or a synagogue or a mosque because those places are not holy. The tables are turned. They're getting what they preach is acceptable.

I'm an atheist humanist. I don't believe in trashing other people's property. But that is because I treat people as I wish to be treated and don't ever advocate the destruction or damaging of others, their property or their egos.

Again, I was Catholic. I left because I could not stand the willful advocacy of destruction of others.

Pcat