AWDstylez wrote:
markand wrote:
Your are correct, if you are alluding to the fact that the Bible is very pro-self defense. Shortly before Peter cut off the ear of that Roman soldier, Jesus told the disciples “He who has no sword should sell his coat and buy one.” Luke 22:36, NIV.
No, what actually happened is immediate after Peter cut the guy's ear off, Jesus chastised him and told him that those that live by the sword die by the sword.
Matthew 26:51-54
51[/suP]And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear.
52[/suP]Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
As usual, the Bible can be tailored to mean whatever you want.
As usual styles has no clue what he is talking about, or is deliberately trying to decieve others. If you want to quote the Bible, it's a good idea to know the context of the passage, and use the passage accordingly.
It is true that Jesus instructed his followers to arm themselves for the purpose of self defense.
The admonition that He directed at Peter was because of the fact that if they chose to fight at that time, it would only cause a loss of life for no reason. It was God's plan for Jesus to die on the cross. Escaping, in this case, would only be going against the will of God.
If Jesus had wanted to escape, He could have pulled it off without the use of any weapons crafted by the hands of man.
Any book of history can be used by those with less than honorable intentions to say things that aren't true, but only if there is no one to challenge them when they twist the words of historical figures. Just look at the efforts of the anti's to try and paint the 2nd Amendment to say that it protects the right of the states to form the National Guard.