Resolved: Jesus Preached Tolerance

Pro said:” I must say I am a little non-plussed by my opponents methodology. He has not made any arguments whatsoever to support his position.” Answer: The correct term is nonplussed and I provided a list of reason why Christ did not preach tolerance. Each of those reasons came directly from the mouth of Jesus Christ. I also could not form a rebuttal toPro’s introductory arguments because the rules prohibited this. Round two was initial argument only. My argument is stated clearly in the 1st sentence, followed by no less than 50 axiomatic sources. Ihighly urge Pro to research my sources before he makes any more assumptions. It is clear that Pro simply ignored the sources and dismissed them. Pro said: “I have shown how Jesus was undogmatic, unbigotted, and fair.” Answer: Incorrect on all three counts. 1.>Jesus was in fact not fair. If Jesus had been fair, he would have let us go to our judgment and receive our due punishment. Jesus was gracious, not fair. 2.>Jesus was a technically a bigot. Jesus gave clear instruction of whom he loved and whom he would judge. Jesus made no excuses for his judgment. He let you know in no uncertain terms, that he will be utterly intolerant of your belief or opinions if they are not rooted in Biblical orthodoxy (i.e. the teachings of Christ). See definition of bigot (we can obviously exclude racial bigotry). big·ot Spelled[big-uht] Show IPA noun a person who is utterly intolerant of any differing creed,belief, or opinion. Evidence: John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me. 2 Corinthians 6:14 Do not be unequally yoked withunbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or whatfellowship has light with darkness? Matthew 7:21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Fatherwho is in heaven. 2John 1:9 Everyone who goes on ahead and does not abidein the teaching of Christ, does not have God. 2.>Jesus was 100% dogmatic - "None can come to the father except through me."See definition: dog·ma Spelled[dawg-muh-tuh] Show IPA. 1. an official system ofprinciples or tenets concerning faith, morals, behavior, etc., as of a church. Synonyms:doctrine, teachings, set of beliefs, philosophy. 2. a specific tenet ordoctrine authoritatively laid down, as by a church: the dogma of theAssumption; the recently defined dogma of papal infallibility. Synonyms: tenet,canon, law. 3. prescribed doctrineproclaimed as unquestionably true by a particular group: the difficulty ofresisting political dogma. 4. a settled orestablished opinion, belief, or principle: the classic dogma of objectivityin scientific observation. Synonyms: conviction, certainty. I am sure everyone knows that Jesus did exactly what is described in this definition. Pro argues that the old testament is a story of terror and injustice. I would partially agree.It does, however, serve a greater purpose. I would like to respectfully point out that Pro is not informed enough to settle on his opinion. I would like to ask Pro a question. What is the purpose of the old testament? If Pro can answer that question correctly, then his opinion on the old testament may change. I own a copy of the Tao Te Ching. However, I do not presume to understand everything within itspages. I could easily say that it’s filled with as much wisdom as it is filled with incoherent garbage. It requires study to understand divine purpose. That’s why the Bible urges us to seek God. Don’t take my word for it. I would also urge Pro not to confuse a broken Christian with a Bible. While I admit that the vast majority ofChristians profess something they do not understand, it has very little to do with God and his word. The biggest problems in Christianity today, are the poser-Christians who speak on behalf of God. Pro said:” Jesus tolerated everybody and everything. He even tolerated his own execution.” Answer: Very wrong. -"He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he thatloveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. And he that taketh nothis cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me." -"Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that yewithdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not afterthe which he received of us." -And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple,and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrewthe tables."