As Christians we should not get drawn into the geopolitical sportsball. If we don't model Christ at a time like this then who will?Quote:
Our life depends on the kind of thoughts we nurture. If our thoughts are peaceful, calm, meek, and kind, then that is what our life is like. If our attention is turned to the circumstances in which we live, we are drawn into a whirlpool of thoughts and can have neither peace nor tranquility.
- Elder Thaddeus
The media, atheists, and liberals.Quote:
If we don't model Christ at a time like this then who will?
Those groups (along with academia and the Biden Admin) are all infighting over who is the "more better" side in this conflict.Martin Q. Blank said:The media, atheists, and liberals.Quote:
If we don't model Christ at a time like this then who will?
It gives us a chance to practice our righteousness before others with our concern.Quote:
Why get hysterical and caught up in it?
Sapper Redux said:
Again, no one here has ever excused what Hamas did. There's a difference between kids in Gaza and Hamas.
Serotonin said:As Christians we should not get drawn into the geopolitical sportsball. If we don't model Christ at a time like this then who will?Quote:
Our life depends on the kind of thoughts we nurture. If our thoughts are peaceful, calm, meek, and kind, then that is what our life is like. If our attention is turned to the circumstances in which we live, we are drawn into a whirlpool of thoughts and can have neither peace nor tranquility.
- Elder Thaddeus
Sir DIppin, this is the third thread you've started on this board about Palestinians.
Do not be consumed with rage and anger; step away from the computer and go for a walk.
What is surprising to me is how many folks fail to make such a distinction and lump all Palestinians together!Sapper Redux said:
Again, no one here has ever excused what Hamas did. There's a difference between kids in Gaza and Hamas.
PabloSerna said:What is surprising to me is how many folks fail to make such a distinction and lump all Palestinians together!Sapper Redux said:
Again, no one here has ever excused what Hamas did. There's a difference between kids in Gaza and Hamas.
BonfireNerd04 said:Serotonin said:As Christians we should not get drawn into the geopolitical sportsball. If we don't model Christ at a time like this then who will?Quote:
Our life depends on the kind of thoughts we nurture. If our thoughts are peaceful, calm, meek, and kind, then that is what our life is like. If our attention is turned to the circumstances in which we live, we are drawn into a whirlpool of thoughts and can have neither peace nor tranquility.
- Elder Thaddeus
Sir DIppin, this is the third thread you've started on this board about Palestinians.
Do not be consumed with rage and anger; step away from the computer and go for a walk.
I'm sure glad you weren't around during WW2
This wreaks more of an F16 discussion. Especially w/ the laughing emoji. They'll be happy to engage over there.SirDippinDots said:
https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/21694
Claims they are the victims.
Plenty of people have. Some on here have justified Hamas' actions because, you know, Israel turned off the power or something.Sapper Redux said:
Again, no one here has ever excused what Hamas did. There's a difference between kids in Gaza and Hamas.
Macarthur said:
I know most here are aware but I think it needs to be said again that one of the oldest Christian communities are Palestinians trapped in the middle of this and dying everyday. I would think that would garner some sympathy from many Americans.
SirDippinDots said:Macarthur said:
I know most here are aware but I think it needs to be said again that one of the oldest Christian communities are Palestinians trapped in the middle of this and dying everyday. I would think that would garner some sympathy from many Americans.
And I am sure there were Christians in Dresden during WW II. Innocent are always affected by terrible leadership. Hamas is the elected government. So it's not like a huge number don't support obviously a lot do.
It isn't a matter of failing to make a distinction. Rational people understand that with how Hamas hides behind civilians that many unnecessary deaths will occur.... and all of them will be Hamas' fault.PabloSerna said:What is surprising to me is how many folks fail to make such a distinction and lump all Palestinians together!Sapper Redux said:
Again, no one here has ever excused what Hamas did. There's a difference between kids in Gaza and Hamas.
RAB91 said:It isn't a matter of failing to make a distinction. Rational people understand that with how Hamas hides behind civilians that many unnecessary deaths will occur.... and all of them will be Hamas' fault.PabloSerna said:What is surprising to me is how many folks fail to make such a distinction and lump all Palestinians together!Sapper Redux said:
Again, no one here has ever excused what Hamas did. There's a difference between kids in Gaza and Hamas.
AgLiving06 said:RAB91 said:It isn't a matter of failing to make a distinction. Rational people understand that with how Hamas hides behind civilians that many unnecessary deaths will occur.... and all of them will be Hamas' fault.PabloSerna said:What is surprising to me is how many folks fail to make such a distinction and lump all Palestinians together!Sapper Redux said:
Again, no one here has ever excused what Hamas did. There's a difference between kids in Gaza and Hamas.
Exactly. There is a big chasm between Hamas targeting civilians and Israel targeting Hamas and unfortunately hitting civilians because Hamas hides behind them.
It isn't a matter of if I think it is acceptable or not. As long as Hamas hides behind civilians, these civilian casualties will take place. Israel has a right to make sure the slaughter that Hamas inflicted on their country never happens again. Hamas has the ability to end it all by releasing their hostages and moving their operations away from civilians. IMO they underestimated Israel's resolve on this. We'll see.....Macarthur said:AgLiving06 said:RAB91 said:It isn't a matter of failing to make a distinction. Rational people understand that with how Hamas hides behind civilians that many unnecessary deaths will occur.... and all of them will be Hamas' fault.PabloSerna said:What is surprising to me is how many folks fail to make such a distinction and lump all Palestinians together!Sapper Redux said:
Again, no one here has ever excused what Hamas did. There's a difference between kids in Gaza and Hamas.
Exactly. There is a big chasm between Hamas targeting civilians and Israel targeting Hamas and unfortunately hitting civilians because Hamas hides behind them.
Unless I'm reading you wrong, you're making the point that it's completely acceptable for as many civilian casualties as necessary to take out Hamas?
And if you look at what has gone on (it's really hard to look at), it appears Israel is making very VERY little effort to avoid civilian casualties.
I think you should be asking Hamas (or a Hamas supporter) that question. It is such a f^&%ed up culture, they might ok with it.Macarthur said:
So, if Israel has to kill every last Palestinian to eradicate Hamas, we as a society should be fine with that?
You're correct. This is Hamas' decision.Macarthur said:
We all agree Hamas is F'd up.
You didn't answer my question.
Macarthur said:AgLiving06 said:RAB91 said:It isn't a matter of failing to make a distinction. Rational people understand that with how Hamas hides behind civilians that many unnecessary deaths will occur.... and all of them will be Hamas' fault.PabloSerna said:What is surprising to me is how many folks fail to make such a distinction and lump all Palestinians together!Sapper Redux said:
Again, no one here has ever excused what Hamas did. There's a difference between kids in Gaza and Hamas.
Exactly. There is a big chasm between Hamas targeting civilians and Israel targeting Hamas and unfortunately hitting civilians because Hamas hides behind them.
Unless I'm reading you wrong, you're making the point that it's completely acceptable for as many civilian casualties as necessary to take out Hamas?
And if you look at what has gone on (it's really hard to look at), it appears Israel is making very VERY little effort to avoid civilian casualties.
Macarthur said:AgLiving06 said:RAB91 said:It isn't a matter of failing to make a distinction. Rational people understand that with how Hamas hides behind civilians that many unnecessary deaths will occur.... and all of them will be Hamas' fault.PabloSerna said:What is surprising to me is how many folks fail to make such a distinction and lump all Palestinians together!Sapper Redux said:
Again, no one here has ever excused what Hamas did. There's a difference between kids in Gaza and Hamas.
Exactly. There is a big chasm between Hamas targeting civilians and Israel targeting Hamas and unfortunately hitting civilians because Hamas hides behind them.
Unless I'm reading you wrong, you're making the point that it's completely acceptable for as many civilian casualties as necessary to take out Hamas?
And if you look at what has gone on (it's really hard to look at), it appears Israel is making very VERY little effort to avoid civilian casualties.
RAB91 said:You're correct. This is Hamas' decision.Macarthur said:
We all agree Hamas is F'd up.
You didn't answer my question.
Macarthur said:RAB91 said:You're correct. This is Hamas' decision.Macarthur said:
We all agree Hamas is F'd up.
You didn't answer my question.
Again, you have not answered the question if Israel has ANY resonsibility for civilians.
If it takes killing every single Palenstinian, is that justified for Israel?
I can tell you what I expect. I expect them to not kill women and children after they attempted to take the path that israel told them to take and then end up dead.SirDippinDots said:Macarthur said:AgLiving06 said:RAB91 said:It isn't a matter of failing to make a distinction. Rational people understand that with how Hamas hides behind civilians that many unnecessary deaths will occur.... and all of them will be Hamas' fault.PabloSerna said:What is surprising to me is how many folks fail to make such a distinction and lump all Palestinians together!Sapper Redux said:
Again, no one here has ever excused what Hamas did. There's a difference between kids in Gaza and Hamas.
Exactly. There is a big chasm between Hamas targeting civilians and Israel targeting Hamas and unfortunately hitting civilians because Hamas hides behind them.
Unless I'm reading you wrong, you're making the point that it's completely acceptable for as many civilian casualties as necessary to take out Hamas?
And if you look at what has gone on (it's really hard to look at), it appears Israel is making very VERY little effort to avoid civilian casualties.
Tell me what specifically? They dropped leaflets telling people to go south. Don't live next to a building or in a building with Hamas terrorists.
Not sure specifically what more you expect them to do. Please list specific actions they should take.
If Hamas keeps putting civilians in harms way, that's on them.Macarthur said:RAB91 said:You're correct. This is Hamas' decision.Macarthur said:
We all agree Hamas is F'd up.
You didn't answer my question.
Again, you have not answered the question if Israel has ANY resonsibility for civilians.
If it takes killing every single Palenstinian, is that justified for Israel?
SirDippinDots said:Macarthur said:RAB91 said:You're correct. This is Hamas' decision.Macarthur said:
We all agree Hamas is F'd up.
You didn't answer my question.
Again, you have not answered the question if Israel has ANY resonsibility for civilians.
If it takes killing every single Palenstinian, is that justified for Israel?
No they have none. It's war. When your country decides to go to war there maybe many civilian casualties. That's what war is that is why it should be avoided at all costs. The Palestinians did. Or do this now they are reaping what they have sowed.
It makes us all sad. But....Macarthur said:SirDippinDots said:Macarthur said:RAB91 said:You're correct. This is Hamas' decision.Macarthur said:
We all agree Hamas is F'd up.
You didn't answer my question.
Again, you have not answered the question if Israel has ANY resonsibility for civilians.
If it takes killing every single Palenstinian, is that justified for Israel?
No they have none. It's war. When your country decides to go to war there maybe many civilian casualties. That's what war is that is why it should be avoided at all costs. The Palestinians did. Or do this now they are reaping what they have sowed.
Thanks for answering honestly. It makes me sad.