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1 | Is man still created in God's image? | Gen 5:3 | charis | 16231 | ||
Dear Bill, Greetings, my friend. Now that a few terms have been clarified, I have to be careful how I word this :-) I continue to believe that all men are conceived by God's miraculous power, as compared to just a biological result. We are known by God, therefore precious in His sight, and potential 'knowers' of God. This is God's reason for creating mankind, a mutual relationship. For reasons beyond our ability to understand, God chose beforehand which would know Him. I do not (can not) grasp this part of His plan. Whatever an individual's works, God will know whom He wills to know. I cannot, and therefore do not, judge who knows or will know the Lord. You wrote: "So if you want these terrorists punished by death, than you will be killing what God created, right?" No, I do not *want* them to be punished. Yes, I admit anger at seeing the TV broadcast, even from the other side of the globe (Yokohama). But, as time passes, my spirit resumes predominance, and I can pray for these misguided, lost souls. But I cannot absolve them of responsibility. Only God has this ability. Therefore, I believe they *must* be brought to justice, and face the consequences of breaking society's laws. If these people repent before God, then God have mercy on them. If they are belligerent to the end, then God have mercy on them. Meanwhile, they cannot be allowed to mock justice, or more injustice will follow. That these men are conceived in the image (form) of God, with the potential of salvation, changes not the consequences of their actions. Even if we administer capital punishment, or they die while fleeing justice, God will know whom He will know. There is no 'premature' death. In Jesus, charis |
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2 | Is man still created in God's image? | Gen 5:3 | Bill Mc | 16242 | ||
Thanks for your input, brother charis. | ||||||