Feedback requested. I am attempting to form a counter argument when speaking to someone who believes that the Old Testament should be American law. I will write this in my journal to review and internalize.
"If God’s law is appropriate to rule the nation with, that can happen naturally if you convert the nation first, and that would only be able to be done if people weren’t running away from the church, as it seems" 1/3
"the Bible is too often used as a weapon to cause shame and suffering, rather than a source of peace. A nation of Christians could be democratic about it, and God’s will would be done. As it is, it seems God’s will is for us to learn to accept each other, and learn from the challenges we face. If God’s will was for us to force each other to act according to His laws, efforts to do so would not result in such anger, rage, and resistance. "
@tippitiwichet
I would be wary of the last sentence here.
Some Christians view opposition and resistance as a sign that they are doing God's work, because throughout the Old and New Testaments God's people met with (often violent) opposition and persecution.
Better I think to point out that throughout the Bible, God never *forced* anyone to obey him, but there *were* consequences of disobedience. If somebody claims Christ, the best thing they can do is to behave like him.
@stueytheround Okay, I can see where that perspective would come from. Excellent, I knew it was a good idea to ask.