Jeri, it could be argued that the Pharisees were the original fundamentalists of Judaism. Their legalism was what has become an identifier of today's fundamentalist aberration of any given religion. Paul was a Pharisee, licensed to kill under LAW. Fortunately the Pharisees restricted themselves (in the main) to their fellow Jews, both…
Jeri, it could be argued that the Pharisees were the original fundamentalists of Judaism. Their legalism was what has become an identifier of today's fundamentalist aberration of any given religion. Paul was a Pharisee, licensed to kill under LAW. Fortunately the Pharisees restricted themselves (in the main) to their fellow Jews, both politically and within religious boundaries.
Hey, thanks for all your comments and replies to others tonight! I always slow down and think about what you have to say, and have largely restrained myself from joining all the discussions. A lot of good stuff to read...
Jeri, it could be argued that the Pharisees were the original fundamentalists of Judaism. Their legalism was what has become an identifier of today's fundamentalist aberration of any given religion. Paul was a Pharisee, licensed to kill under LAW. Fortunately the Pharisees restricted themselves (in the main) to their fellow Jews, both politically and within religious boundaries.
Hey, thanks for all your comments and replies to others tonight! I always slow down and think about what you have to say, and have largely restrained myself from joining all the discussions. A lot of good stuff to read...