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1 | 'Conscientious Objection' Biblical? | Ex 20:13 | Makarios | 16207 | ||
Dear Sir Pent, If it helps anything at all, I tried to avoid this thread because of its potential to divide the members of the Forum into "groups".. I am learning to stay away from such divisiveness, although my history on this Forum is striped with engaging in debates that simply cannot be "won", such as the debate on 'limited/unlimited atonement.' It may rattle some members of this Forum, but I agree with you that capital punishment is not a course of action that we should undertake, even though the criminal MUST be completely taken out of society and stripped of their rights as individual citizens. To put a person to death for any crime would deny that person the chance of possible restitution with our Lord. Just who is man that he should feel justified in taking another's life at any circumstance? I agree with you and Brian, and I do so at the risk of being "flamed" by my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. Your Brother in Christ, Nolan |
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2 | 'Conscientious Objection' Biblical? | Ex 20:13 | Sir Pent | 16213 | ||
I appreciate your courage in being willing to state your belief although we are in the minority. However, I think that the "risk of being flamed" is minimal. If you look through this thread, I think you will find that both sides have conducted themselves with great self-control and patience. With the possible exception of only one person, the posts have stayed focused on the issue instead of personally attacking any individuals. In fact, I would like to compliment all forum members for how well this very difficult, and potentially divisive subject, has been handled | ||||||
3 | 'Conscientious Objection' Biblical? | Ex 20:13 | Morant61 | 16217 | ||
Greetings Sir! I would join my voice with yours in congradulating everyone in this debate. I have long contended that we should not avoid controversial issues out of fear of division. As you have demonstrated in this thread, people can take opposing views without being unloving or unkind. Every good discussion is a discussion where there is more than one view possible. It would be boring if everyone made a point and then 30 people replied, "Amen...". We need to share our reasons and logic. We need to examine passages that we may not have considered. It is through this interaction that all of us are challenged to grow in our understanding of God's Word. Keep up the good work! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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