Speaking of wrong numbers.

So I'm sitting in my chair waiting for Roger to show up to get the bag he left here last visit when the phone rings.
"Mr dyslexia?"
Yes
"I'd like to invite you to an open forum we are having for "republicans to return government to bible based governance"
I just said "Boy, you got the wrong number."

Bible-based? Old or New Testament?

But Baldimo, if you look at dyslexia's first post, you don't see any mention of Christianity there.

For all we know, this could be a group of Republican Jews looking to promote a movement of government by Talmud.

So I'm sitting in my chair waiting for Roger to show up to get the bag he left here last visit when the phone rings.
"Mr dyslexia?"
Yes
"I'd like to invite you to an open forum we are having for "republicans to return government to bible based governance"
I just said "Boy, you got the wrong number."

plainoldme wrote:

Bible-based? Old or New Testament?

I would guess NT. The OT isn't really followed by most Christians because of when Jesus came. He told his followers not to follow the Mosiac (Moses) Law.

Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called sons of God.

You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.'

But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.

You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.'

But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven.

He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.

If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that?

And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?

Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

BTW I have always thought it telling that it is the 10 Commandments that Conservative Judges and public officials want to hang in public places and courtrooms. (The 10 Commandments are from the Old Testament).

I have suggested in the past that perhaps a compromise would be to allow the Beatitudes -- i.e. "Blessed are the Merciful for they shall receive Mercy" to be hung prominantly in court rooms on placards behind judges.

I don't understand why no judge has chosen the words of Jesus to take a stand on instead of strict Old Testament laws.

ebrown_p wrote:

BTW I have always thought it telling that it is the 10 Commandments that Conservative Judges and public officials want to hang in public places and courtrooms. (The 10 Commandments are from the Old Testament).

I have suggested in the past that perhaps a compromise would be to allow the Beatitudes -- i.e. "Blessed are the Merciful for they shall receive Mercy" to be hung prominantly in court rooms on placards behind judges.

I don't understand why no judge has chosen the words of Jesus to take a stand on instead of strict Old Testament laws.

Entirely too christian an idea there e, we will support none of that.

I'll just ask, tell me what the point of the call was?

Sorry to be dense but I tend to do escape stuff when I see these posts...