LindsayRose scribbled: This Youtube is ridiculous -- and if the Sermon on the Mount is not meant to apply to "terrorists" what kind of evil is Jesus talking about, and further, why would it be considered radical? How can Christ be more specific than say: "love thine enemy?" In Deuteronomy 32:35 says of God: 'Vengeance is Mine, and retribution, In due time their foot will slip; For the day of their calamity is near, And the impending things are hastening upon them.' And Jesus says with absolute clarity in Matthew 5:38-46: 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 some- one 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, "You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet your brethren only, what do you do more than others? Do not even the tax collectors do so? Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect. And further in Matthew 26:52 “those that live by the sword shall die by the sword” Romans 12:19 “Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, ' Vengeance is mine, I will repay,' says the Lord” “Thou Shalt Not Kill” (Exodus 20:13 - Deuteronomy 5:17) Interestingly: The exact Hebrew wording of this biblical phrase is lo tirtzack. "Tirtzach" refers to "any kind of killing whatsoever." The word "lo," as you might suspect is a negative, and when translated means "thou shalt not." This includes the murdering of animals.

LindsayRose scribbled: yes, I think it is quite the piece too, and helpful. The Pagan Christ by Tom Harpur would be the next text to read for clarification on the roles of "Christ" in its truest form.

LindsayRose scribbled: The writings of Josephus, Pythagorus and Philo all discuss the Essenes as a vegetarian and highly raw food culture, whether or not these works mentioned (gospel of the 12, etc.) are sound, the history of the Essenes is easily found with great historical accuracy.

LindsayRose scribbled: Bear in mind: this is a white supremest document... be warned.