tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14900114.post6998801691171309724..comments2024-03-20T10:47:46.434-07:00Comments on Annotated Skeptic's Annotated Bible: Ye have heard that it hath been said (Exod. 21:24-25, violence, Biblical language)Bruckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08445755788968924719noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14900114.post-85650390095002472642008-06-28T18:20:00.000-07:002008-06-28T18:20:00.000-07:00It is important to put it in context, but I think ...It is important to put it in context, but I think youre not giving Gandhi enough credit. While yes, Gandhi disputes the value of "eye for an eye", in many ways his critique is right in line with what Jesus said about it. "Eye for an eye" is not a <I>command</I>, but an <I>allowance</I>. <BR/><BR/>I think Gandhi's right, to an extent; the point is that if you insist on having your personal Bruckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08445755788968924719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14900114.post-76131693186256336262008-06-28T07:46:00.000-07:002008-06-28T07:46:00.000-07:00I find it extraordinary that those who attack the ...I find it extraordinary that those who attack the Bible attempt to "place it in context" when they wish to denigrate its teachings, but want to take it out of context when it suits their purposes.<BR/><BR/>You have put the commandment "eye for an eye" into context.<BR/><BR/>"Eye for an eye" would nt make the whole world blind unless there was complete lawlessness at work. There are some areas of Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10364576413577119545noreply@blogger.com