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nostrich · 6w
Killing is easy. Conquering without killing is what Jesus did, which is much more heroic.
Virtus profile picture
Jesus directed the conquests of Canaan via Joshua after the Exodus. There was much heroism there.

He also gives authority ("the sword") to the civil magistrate to execute justice by being a terror to evildoers. This includes putting the evildoer to death.

You are right that Jesus didnt conquer sin through the bloodshed of others, but rather shed his own blood. Yet he is the ultimate Judge and arbiter of justice and he often uses human agents (civil authorities) to carry out His justice.

nostrich · 6w
Who are the civil authorities? Christians or not? Read Romans 12 then 13 and tell me who he’s using and what the role of a Christian is.
makeheroism · 8w
There's evidence to suggest the shooter was trained by or in the IDF.
Virtus profile picture
I have not yet come across any solid books on this topic. Most seem to recycle the same unsubstantiated claims about pagan origins.

Here are two helpful interdictory resources on the Christian roots of Hallowtide:

https://theologyinfive.com/halloweens-true-origins-a-christian-vigil-not-a-pagan-remnant/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2PfyTN02WQ

#ToChristAlone #grownostr

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Auxmos · 15w
Thank you!
Virtus profile picture
Happy All Saints Day, #nostr.

Remember the faithful martyrs. Remember the courageous saints of old. Pray to be made more like them.

#ToChristAlone #grownostr




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Virtus profile picture
Halloween does not have its origins in the ancient pagan festival of Samhain. We wouldn’t know about the festival at all were it not for Medieval Irish monks who recorded its existence nearly a millennia after it ceased to be observed. Halloween has always been a distinctly Christian holy day with a rich history. Our household is pushing through the noise of an increasingly neo-pagan and commercialized American Halloween to find the signal of historic Hallowtide.

#ToChristAlone #grownostr

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Auxmos · 15w
Where can I learn more about the origin of Halloween? Any book 📕 recommendations?
Virtus · 24w
Aside from the metabolic benefits, salt also brings out the flavor more. 🧂
nostrich · 24w
Wut? Salt in coffee? That sounds painfully terrible.