Reply #4: Good post, I have thought on this topic alot, mostly after seeing people do the same as there enemy

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While ignoring the teachings they claim they follow, then backing that up with saying that is why they do it.



I think the spiritual battle is the battle we all fight against our imperfect nature.

We all have original sin, and often we let that part take over, because it is far easier to fight other peoples 'sins' with judgement and even sometimes hatred or violence then our own failings.


I don't think separating the teachings of God from a persons views and actions is a good thing. Although I think people that think they can know all of the mind of God, and claim to do his work, should not be in power. Since they can do what ever they think is right with the defense of a claim of divine authority.


Try to rationally argue a point with someone that says their position is backed by divine authority? You will not be able to sway them, because their claim is to bolster their moral argument, what if there position is not God's position?

Again, I think Lincoln got it right when he said he hoped his actions were on God side, not that he would make the claim that God was on his side.

Bolstering ones argument by claiming things by imperfect interpretations, seems to be more for people to be able to do what ever they want without having to face the contradictions or wrongness of some of those actions.

I think people should check their hearts and minds. God gave us those things for a reason, and if you can't think and argue the position on those things God gave you, why would it make sense that he would want you to do something against those thoughts and feelings?