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NanaCat

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12. Well, he doesn't say love your fellow human beings
Tue May 28, 2024, 12:12 PM
May 2024

He was addressing his disciples, and the more likely interpretation is that he meant for them to love one another. If he'd meant a broader group, he needed to state that in unambiguous terms.

He'd certainly made it clear in other parts of the book that he didn't care very much for all of humanity, only those of Israel who followed him. He was often quite explicit about that one. See Matthew 10 where he makes it clear he's bringing a sword to divide people from one another. Or Matthew 15 and his dismissive words that he deems only those of Israel as not dogs and thus only they are worthy of his help. Or how he repeatedly calls for torturing people who don't agree with him.

Me, I don't think it's love if someone wants to hurt anyone forever for what they think.

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