"Learn to do right! Seek justice . . . ." (Isaiah 1:17)
There are hundreds of other references to justice in the Bible.
Might Makes . . .
Does might make right? It might be tempting to think so. But would a terrorist be right because he can blow up a marketplace? Obviously, the answer is no. The ability to kill does not make one right.
Likewise, the Pharaoh of Egypt was the most powerful man in the empire. Did that make him right when he refused to release slaves? Again, the answer is clearly no.
What About Romans 13?
Some people argue that Romans 13 states that Christians must submit to government authority, since the government is divinely empowered and sustained. This is actually the argument which Adolph Hitler used in order to convince the German churches to follow him and his policies.
It is clear that the Bible requires us to seek justice even against the high and mighty. Moses obtained justice -- freeing the slaves -- from the Pharaoh, the highest and mightiest person in the entire Egyptian empire.
Likewise, we should -- and we are actually REQUIRED by God -- to bring the perpetrators of serious crimes to justice -- no matter who they are or what station in life they hold. That is our sacred duty as people of faith.
And please remember that even if a person calls herself religious, we must judge that person by her deeds and the fruits of her labor. Even if a person is a Christian or Jewish leader, please remember the Biblical warning:
George WashingtonGeorge Washington is a pen name. I am using the pen name, with the approval of the publisher, because I have received death threats due to my 9/11 research and writing. I am using a pen name to protect myself and my family.
as preaching. I am NOT pushing fundamentalist Christianity, Judaism, or fundamentalist ANYTHING.
If people are atheists, or Buddhists, or Hindus, or Seikhs, or spiritual folks or whatever . . . that is GREAT.
The only thing I AM saying is that -- if you or someone you speak with DOES happen to be a traditional Christian or Jew -- then knowing a thing or two about the Bible's command to do justice is important for understanding why impeachment is required.
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George Washington (77 articles, 24 quicklinks, 169 diaries, 185 comments)
on Friday, February 8, 2008 at 4:47:56 PM
"The only thing I AM saying is that -- if you or someone you speak with DOES happen to be a traditional Christian or Jew -- then knowing a thing or two about the Bible's command to do justice is important for understanding why impeachment is required."
I appreciate the bible lesson. It ought to be a powerful argument with a lot of people.
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David Watts (1 articles, 0 quicklinks, 16 diaries, 227 comments)
on Friday, February 8, 2008 at 10:34:05 PM
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