The FPGA Designer Who Didn't Get the Job

Re:The FPGA Designer Who Didn't Get the Job by SV_BubbleTime on Thursday July 22, 2021 @01:01AM (#27915563)

Then Jesus said, “But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one.

It seems silly to take those words and interpret them in a way that means you should not defend yourself.

The real answer is that the Bible was written by people who like it or not had agendas themselves. What was King Jame’s word, and why was it so important he had his own version of the Bible?

Christianity like most other religions has plenty of examples of righteous self-defense.

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Re:The FPGA Designer Who Didn't Get the Job by yongjik on Thursday July 22, 2021 @02:38AM (#27916119)

Well, except that Jesus literally told you not to defend yourself from takers. You can't get more direct than this:

> But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.

So, assuming Jesus was speaking literally, the only possible interpretation I can think of is that Jesus wanted you to buy a sword, but not use it against others. Why he wanted you to buy a sword, I don't know. Maybe he had a friend blacksmith.

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