From the days of
John the Baptist until now the Kingdom of Heaven
suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.
The
English translation of the verse above has influenced Christian theologies and
Western cultures for centuries. Some Christians have used it to promote
violence as part of their mission. You can even find graphics of Jesus in
military gear with an AK-47 urging people to use violence and force in Google
searches. But for most Christians, the thought of Jesus promoting violence
simply feels wrong. However, some of them also believe the English words of
their Bible are the inerrant and infallible word of God -- God said it so that means it is true!
It’s a crazy religious matrix that we live in. So, did Jesus actually say those
words? Read
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