(July 2, 2010 at 5:08 pm)Paul the Human Wrote: That is a scare tactic. Don't commit murder or we'll kill you. How is that not a scare tactic? Now, saying... Don't commit murder because killing another person is wrong... is simply an expression of ethics and values... or morality, if you prefer.
Murder and we'll kill you = Murder and you'll burn in eternal hell. Both scare tactics.
What if it is merely part of the overall discussion? You are focusing on the discussion only being the "scare tactic". I see consequences as part of the relevant discussion of the issue considering that actions do have consequences.
If you see it as a scare tactic then that is fine.
"Murder and you'll burn in eternal hell"?????? Maybe we see "Christianity" differently. According to the Bible, David murdered Uriah (husband of Bathsheba) but there is no indication that David will be burning in eternal hell.