Something to tell a creationist.

[Samson]

not ignorance meerly looking to get a stir in the populace, unfortunately only one biter. Sorry the bait wasn't as flamboyant as fr0d0's .

Frodo knows all too well on how to bait one well…

1.If you're referring to the flogging parable in Luke 12:45-48 then read verse 41 as well which clearly states it's a parable and if read in it's entirity clearly shows the message of being patient and ready.

I wasn't referring to that verse, but it was more than just a parable..Being patient and ready if referred to as "Life" is one thing, but a mythological Dictator is another. Don't forget 1 Timothy 6 & Ephesians 6..

There was obviously slavery at the time, but I am not aware of any instance where Jesus had payed slavery much thought other than using day-to-day life as a parable for the people.

I'm not sure how you view the "God" of the O.T. and "Jesus" N.T, but you are missing the point in that "Jesus" never went against Slavery, but acknowledged it's principles and unity towards the master and his property.. Through both, Parables and his surroundings..

2. Revelations is a post Apostolic piece of literature. John Patmos’ “Revelation” is a hallucination he received while in a trance. It is a detailed prediction of the future. It was debunked early in the church by Eusebius in his detailed history of the Christian Church (c. AD 324; see his comments on "Revelation" at Eusebius 3.25). It's a large contradiction on all of the previous books before it which all (fairly uniformly) teach similar values to the accepted one's of modern Christianity. Revelations speaks heavily of salvations through works and actions, which is direct opposition to the Christian doctrine.

It's not that I don't agree with you on the "debunk bit"...But tell that to the 45% plus here in the U.S. and especially the 99% in the South that take Revelation on it's every word....

3. Are you reffering to the historical texts of the Vedic religion, talking about Ahisma, dated to 8th century BCE? I know of no earlier references. If you have some please site references. I don't believe their phraseology(?) is the same so if you can site references of someone earlier stating to "turn the other cheek" again please cite.

Confucius and Buddha both made comments of turning your aggression away 1st when confronted with an opposing matter... It may not have stated the "Exact wording" of turning the cheek, but the meaning was what I was referring to....