Hello Mr, Lawrence Your reply made we wonder what you understood of the Holy Bible. I am not a scholar in this subject, but yet I feel you have not understood the basic message in this.
Its not only Christians who believe that Abraham was asked for the sacrificing of his son, but also Moslems too believe only difference is that they believe it's Ishmael. Its was Abraham's utmost love for God which needed the test, and he did not fail God in that. The defination for Violence is a behaviour that is intended to hurt or kill. Violence is an act of greedy people who want something by hook or by crook, (eg can be politicians ?) And for Sacrifice is giving up something valuable to oneself, in order to get or do something that seems more important. Sacrifice is an act of selfless person, who will give even his/her last morsel of food and stay hungry. ( eg can be parents ) Cheers Jerry Fernandes ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lawrence Rodrigues" > << ... It is my belief that NO God fearing person will NEVER commit violence > against another ... except in self-defence. ... >> Jose Colaco > > > What about the Abraham's attempt to kill his son Isaac? > > Lawrence _______________________________________________ Goanet mailing list [email protected] http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org
