Handwashing

[Naziyr]

It's interesting to note, that even while Pontius Pilate "washed his hands" and declared the blood wasn't on them, he still bore the weight of the sin. When Jesus said:

" Because of this, the one delivering Me to you has a greater sin. "

He didn't mean Pilate was excused of what He was doing. "Washing the hands" was just a way for him to justify his actions, and ease his conscience. But pilate still bore the weight of the sin.

It's interesting to note that historians and tradition speaks of Pilate "washing his hands" hourly until he died.

Anyways, just nifty info for ya.

Shalom

[Philip Mc Carney]

The Question was;

(does the

[Gerioke]

The Question was;

(does the 'first world' exist 'because of' or 'instead of' the best efforts of the 'people of the God of Abraham?')

You avoided the question very well and surprised me by attacking the questioner.

However, I did get the sense of your response. It seems The 'First World' exists in spite of and because of the people of Abraham, you are proud and ashamed of this or, you choose to turn a blind eye.

There are none so blind as those who will not see.

Bye

Perhaps it's that annoying emoticon that is throwing people off. I gather you are a non-believer.

[Philip Mc Carney]

I am absolutely NOT a NON-BELIEVER. I just ask that fellow believers accept responsibility for their actions, their inactions and their consequences and set higher standards for themselves than they do for others.

Not too much to ask.

[Philip Mc Carney]

I am writing this here since I can't find any way to contact those concerned.

If you know how please pass it on.

Subject:

On checking my 'posts' I found myself creditted with 'posts' which I did not post.

I have also received notifications of posts which have nothing to do with me.

Please excuse the liberty.

Mac.

[Floatingaxe]

I am absolutely NOT a NON-BELIEVER. I just ask that fellow believers accept responsibility for their actions, their inactions and their consequences and set higher standards for themselves than they do for others.

Not too much to ask.

Wow, that was big of you!

[cjrose]

Pilate washed his hands as if to say he has nothing to do with the condemnation of Jesus. There is a phrase, I wash my hands of it, to get rid of it, to claim no responsibility. Pilate did not want to condem Jesus but had to follow the people. He used his washing of his hands to wash away any connection.

Whatever else you said

[cjrose]

I am absolutely NOT a NON-BELIEVER. I just ask that fellow believers accept responsibility for their actions, their inactions and their consequences and set higher standards for themselves than they do for others.

Not too much to ask.

It isn't your responsibility to see that we do our part or accept responsibility for our actions, inactions and consequences. It is not for you to judge for our personal relationship with Jesus that allows us to grow and He takes care of all that. Why are you so concerned about other believers actions when you should be thinking only of your own. It's rather condescending to look at us through your eyes.

[Gerioke]

I am absolutely NOT a NON-BELIEVER. I just ask that fellow believers accept responsibility for their actions, their inactions and their consequences and set higher standards for themselves than they do for others.

Not too much to ask.

There's no need to yell. May I ask what you are doing to make the world a better place? May I also ask why you insist on using that high 5 emoticon when no-one seems to be agreeing with your observations.

[Philip Mc Carney]

I'm yelling BECAUSE no one agrees. I find that sad. Half the world's population SHOULD be able to make the world a better place, don't you think?

What am I doing. Writing to the uncaring. Not a lot then eh?