RE: Question for freethinkers
July 17, 2011 at 7:03 pm
(This post was last modified: July 17, 2011 at 7:05 pm by Oldandeasilyconfused.)
Quote:Would you have me break the laws of this country. God has not commanded anyone to stop a murder, however I believe I would try.
From memory, there is a commandment which says "love thy neigbour as thyself".In the parable of the good Samaritan, Jesus explains that every man is our neighbour. There is a moral obligation to help and protect our neighbour, so the obligation to prevent a murder if possible is implicit.
In Australia you can be charged for 'reckless indifference ' and 'failing to render assistance'. You are not expected to put your own life at risk.
One of the obnoxious problems with some dogmatic believers (of all faiths) is a narrow, arrogant and legalistic approach,insisting THEIR interpretation is ONLY 'right' one. Seems to me many entirely miss the alleged spirit of their faith,that of love and forgiveness--and insist on judging others.
The many contradictions and ambiguity of religious texts are powerful arguments that they were written by pretty ordinary human beings.In my opinion ,had such books been divinely inspired (or dictated by an angel,as the Qur'an and Book Of Mormon) the texts would be simple and easily understood by the most stupid follower who heard them. How can there possibly be any argument over the word of God?----- And how dare people kill each other over such a thing ?
