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lostnfound

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3. Yes, I was thinking of the same story when I wrote my OP.

Reply to Ponietz (Reply #2)

Fri Oct 2, 2020, 04:06 PM

Oct 2020

Perhaps righteous anger is a form of love. The anger at the money changers was love for those who were being taken advantage of, by defending them from the predatory money-changers.

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Love Your Enemies [View all] lostnfound Oct 2020 OP

Thanks for a thoughtful post. I do not disagree with you, but freely concede Atticus Oct 2020 #1

Maybe sympathy isn't even part of "love your enemies" lostnfound Oct 2020 #4

Jesus rioted amidst the money changers Ponietz Oct 2020 #2

Yes, I was thinking of the same story when I wrote my OP. lostnfound Oct 2020 #3

Justice and love, to me, are indistinguishable Ponietz Oct 2020 #7

It's not unusual for one who causes evil to be injured or sickened by their own doing. No Vested Interest Oct 2020 #5

Feeling sorrow at human moral condition lostnfound Oct 2020 #10

I agree with your thoughts and feelings on this human tragedy. No Vested Interest Oct 2020 #11

Wonder if "Love Your Neighbor As Yourself" is even on a Republicans radar? JustFiveMoreMinutes Oct 2020 #6

No chastising lostnfound Oct 2020 #8

It is what it is. JustFiveMoreMinutes Oct 2020 #9

I care because I am what I am.... uriel1972 Oct 2020 #12

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