[quote]hedo wrote:
texasguy1 wrote:
lucasa wrote:
texasguy1 wrote:
Jesus himself used terrorism that is still relevant to millions today.
You have a really whacked out definition of terrorism. How many non-combatants did Jesus target with violent action?
Brainwashing? Possibly. Fraud? Depends on your point of view. Terrorism? Hardly.
IMO, even calling Mohammed a terrorist is a highly dubious association.
“Terrorism is a term used to describe unlawful violence or other unlawful harmful acts committed (OR THREATENED) against civilians by groups or persons for political or other ideological goals.”
Jesus threatens literally every human being with an eternity in hell if they do not conform to his ideological goals.
Mohammad too.
Either way, terrorism does work and has been an effective tool of population control for at least as long as recorded history.
If I remember my Catholic Education correctly Jesus offered salvation and redemption. He didn’t threaten to “send” anyone to hell, merely pointed out the consequences and wages of sin.
The road to hell is walked by the individual and he isn’t driven along the way. He goes there on his own.
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Now that is entirely different of course.
The threat is allready out there, but only HE can save us.
Like all the terrorists out there (mushroomcloudalquaeda9-11-SaddamWMDs) and only THEY can save us.
It may be a tad more elegant but saying “do this or I`ll kill you” or “do this or they will kill you” both means instilling fear for political reasons.
You could call the second “alarmism” if it makes you feel better.