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 To the editor:Once again, Jim Killebrew is
using his interpretive lens on “Sacred Scripture” to represent his
own very partisan political points on his frequent rantings against
culturally different others, especially Muslim people and
individuals of different political, sexual and/or socioeconomic
identities than he.
In his 1/14/15 article he states “ that in our
political correctness that “Christians and church people are being
asked to understand a point of view that leads us to accepting Grace
and Truth as our relational tool when encountering our journey into
the “modern” or “post-modern” world-view reality of our own
society.” He then argues that “we are being asked as Christians to
"bake a cake" of Grace and Truth for those whose world view is not
just different toward Christians, but indeed, sometimes hostile
toward them.”
Further still he states “So, I wonder if when
we are considering for whom we will bake a cake, and are looking to
Jesus as our example, we should study all facets of Jesus’ ministry
and actions and consider how He confronted sin and sinners from all
sides as well.”
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 Yes Mr. Killebrew we should. I encourage you to
think upon these words from the Gospel of Matthew- “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 anyone slaps you on the right
cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if anyone wants to sue
you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. If anyone
forces you to go one mile, go with them 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 children 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 own people,
what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be
perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect."
Tara Samples, PhD, LCP
Lincoln Resident
[Posted
January 15,
2015]
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