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No you didn't. But I heard recently of a situation you faced that would fit into this discussion, if you felt like sharing it. If you don't, that's fine.RZehr wrote:I'm a little confused. Lester did I say something previously on this subject on MD? Hats Off, I didn't write anything.
I guess I should have PM'd you instead of posting...
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One reason that hasn't been mentioned yet is the golden rule. I have very little interest in being a defendant, so I should also avoid being a plaintiff.RZehr wrote:Why don't you believe in suing people?
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The golden rule is powerful. Would you also avoid ever applying church discipline for the same reason?ohio jones wrote:One reason that hasn't been mentioned yet is the golden rule. I have very little interest in being a defendant, so I should also avoid being a plaintiff.RZehr wrote:Why don't you believe in suing people?
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I would rather be disciplined and have it shown to me that I was living in sin, likewise if my brother is in sin I would want to hold him to the same standard to love him.JimFoxvog wrote: The golden rule is powerful. Would you also avoid ever applying church discipline for the same reason?
Loving is holding accountable. Not loving is accepting the sin and ignoring it.
I will not sue anyone per Jesus's commandment. Likewise, I will not defend myself against a lawsuit. I'm unsure on my stance in some specific cases in court though involving my children or others entrusted to me.
My preferred stance would always settle out of court if possible... Even in their favor.
That being said, I have not had any opportunity to demonstrate this.
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Oops Sorry, it was Ken Sylvania's answer that I liked. It just sounded like something you would have said.RZehr wrote:I'm a little confused. Lester did I say something previously on this subject on MD? Hats Off, I didn't write anything.
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To take a position against suing is a common position among the plain people. It is rooted in 1 Corinthians 6 and also in non resistance, and the golden rule.
But what about suing the government over a violation of Christian principles? Isn't this completely different?
Here is a story about a Christian lady being rejected because of her refusal to were a rainbow ribbon in support of LGBT.
https://slate.com/culture/2018/07/why-j ... views.html
Would it be wrong for her to sue the government, not for money, but for the right not to wear it?
But what about suing the government over a violation of Christian principles? Isn't this completely different?
Here is a story about a Christian lady being rejected because of her refusal to were a rainbow ribbon in support of LGBT.
https://slate.com/culture/2018/07/why-j ... views.html
Would it be wrong for her to sue the government, not for money, but for the right not to wear it?
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Masterpiece Cakeshop comes to mind. Or the right to home-school. Or perhaps suing the government when it illegally separates refugee parents and children without due process.RZehr wrote:To take a position against suing is a common position among the plain people. It is rooted in 1 Corinthians 6 and also in non resistance, and the golden rule.
But what about suing the government over a violation of Christian principles? Isn't this completely different?
Here is a story about a Christian lady being rejected because of her refusal to were a rainbow ribbon in support of LGBT.
https://slate.com/culture/2018/07/why-j ... views.html
Would it be wrong for her to sue the government, not for money, but for the right not to wear it?
I'd hate to see the church turn this into a main focus. I do wonder if there isn't a time to sue the government.
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Would she be suing for the right not to wear it, or for the right to play soccer while she is not wearing it?RZehr wrote:To take a position against suing is a common position among the plain people. It is rooted in 1 Corinthians 6 and also in non resistance, and the golden rule.
But what about suing the government over a violation of Christian principles? Isn't this completely different?
Here is a story about a Christian lady being rejected because of her refusal to were a rainbow ribbon in support of LGBT.
https://slate.com/culture/2018/07/why-j ... views.html
Would it be wrong for her to sue the government, not for money, but for the right not to wear it?
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