THE CORROSIVE EXAMPLE OF JESUS THAT HAS GIVEN US A BLOOD DRENCHED FAITH
The corrosive example that Jesus followed was to be willing to die for his faith.
This became the exemplar for Christendom and under girds much of our militaristic culture.
'No greater love...' etc.
The willingness to sacrifice your life for that which you believe is taught from childhood, is the apologetic for all our armed forces campaigns and was the basis of the crusades.
During these and the inquisition it was taken one step further, that violence per se was an acceptable tool for the spreading of the faith.
We belong to a blood drenched faith and culture that has influenced the world adversely in this regard.
We can hardly be surprised when others follow the same route.
This became the exemplar for Christendom and under girds much of our militaristic culture.
'No greater love...' etc.
The willingness to sacrifice your life for that which you believe is taught from childhood, is the apologetic for all our armed forces campaigns and was the basis of the crusades.
During these and the inquisition it was taken one step further, that violence per se was an acceptable tool for the spreading of the faith.
We belong to a blood drenched faith and culture that has influenced the world adversely in this regard.
We can hardly be surprised when others follow the same route.
posted by Bishop Jonathan Blake | 9:49 PM
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