(August 30, 2010 at 2:52 am)annatar Wrote:Quote:Um. No. Tell me about the context of the time? Did Jews and non-Jews hang out with each other? What gosphel was this written in?Is that matter?At those times calling someone as dog was a compliment yes.
Actually This is just a repetition of usual jewish racism. You can't justify this story no matter what.
And its in Matthew 15:22-28
Quote:This is a classic piece of Scripture that Christians, like me, would have heard preached about (probably poorly much of the time) growing up "in the faith". I would imagine most "active Christians" are aware of this verse, though maybe less would understand it?Story is about knowing your place not faith. Jews are masters you are their dog. Its not faith its the submission of a slave.
Exactly why do you think that this is not about faith as I see the story it is only about faith. Jesus used this situation to prove something to His disciples "faith".
God loves those who believe and those who do not and the same goes for me, you have no choice in this matter. That puts the matter of total free will to rest.
