BIBLE TIME: Charlie's murder was a violation of God's divine order, not Erika Kirk's... She sinned against God by forgiving him without his repentence. No theologian would have agreed with the outrageous suggestion that we unconditionally forgive those who abuse and murder our family members.
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I posted this link to drive discussion here on GAW, not to start a pissing match with you. Trump's comments at the funeral run counter to simply blindly forgiving our opponents/oppressors and stand in stark contrast to Erika Kirk's sentiments. I am correct in stating that Trump's comments were 'heretical' to your point (i.e., you could likely legitimately send to him what you just did to me). Every single one of us knows that Trump sees himself as God's hand of earthly retribution.
We do however appreciate your epic contribution to this discussion.
Good on you, catsfive.
Thanks. We are all doing our best and are on the same side in the end.
Trying to frame this is a pissing contest isa bit intellectually dishonest. I'm not having a pissing contest, this is a theological discussion which is encouraged throughout scripture.
Trump's comments are not christ-like in that particular regard, that does not equate to heresy. Again... 2 distinct categories.
As far as Trump seeing himself as God's hand of retribution.... you're so close....
Scripture tells us that governing authorities are appointed by God as his earthly tools of Justice:
Romans 13:3–4 (NASB 1995) "For rulers are not a cause of fear for good behavior, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what is good and you will have praise from the same; for it is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for it is a minister of God, an avenger who brings wrath on the one who practices evil."
Psalm 82:1–4 (NASB 1995) "God takes His stand in His own congregation; He judges in the midst of the rulers. How long will you judge unjustly And show partiality to the wicked? Selah. Vindicate the weak and fatherless; Do justice to the afflicted and destitute. Rescue the weak and needy; Save them from the hand of the wicked."
1 Peter 2:13–14 (NASB 1995) "Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to a king as the one in authority, or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and the praise of those who do right."
I appreciate your work here and contributions as well sir thank you.
This was such an absolutely gorgeous and beautiful comment. Thank you, frog. You are doing the Lord's work around here.
Thank you sir! You are putting in much appreciated work yourself!