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Originally Posted by Michael The Disciple
Are you saying one could not obey Jesus Christs teachings? Would it be self righteous hypocrisy if one did?
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I don't think the teachings are meant to be literal absolutes. If you had the power to prevent a spousal rape, I think you would be justified. Sermon on the mount is about an attitude, a lifestyle. Why don't you sell all that you have and give to the poor? Is that a literal teaching or not?