re: #124 SanFranciscoZionist
Well, let’s clarify something first and I’ll start by reiterating that there is no compulsion from Jesus. Even when He says, no man comes to the Father but through me, this is not compulsion. You are not required to believe those words. There is no punishment for not believing those words unless you believe the punishment also. Hence, no compulsion.
Now, what people do at the present time in our political system “in the name” of Jesus, religion, whatever, yes, there is compulsion there. You’ll get no argument from me there.
But to say that Jesus’ teachings compel people to do anything I don’t believe to be true. If you believe in Jesus’ teachings, then you’re acting on a belief, not compulsion.