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In reply to the discussion: A Bible verse we will never hear quoted by any politician [View all]Horse with no Name
(33,958 posts)24. You would never hear the Sermon on the Mount either
The Beatitudes
He said:
3 Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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It's not the one where a man can pay 50 shekles to the father of the girl he rapes?
JoePhilly
May 2012
#2
I was looking for one of those online inflation calulators, but none go back to 6000 BCE. <G> n/t
jtuck004
May 2012
#11
It's so sad that today in way too many places today raped girls marry their rapist.
libinnyandia
May 2012
#4
I always like Leviticus 11 9-12 and you KNOW those hypocrites love Red Lobster...
LynneSin
May 2012
#39
Me no understand. Must creditors must write off all 7-year-old debts? Or must borrowers pay off all
tclambert
May 2012
#50
In Colonial Days, it meant all debts had to be paid in 7 years, or be discharged
happyslug
May 2012
#54
Thus in Colonial days, indenture servants only had to work for seven years, do to this rule.
happyslug
May 2012
#53