Luke
Introduction

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Contradictions
Absurdities
Injustice
Interpretation
Cruelty and Violence
Good Stuff
Family Values
Intolerance
Science and History
Prophecy
Women
Language
Sex
Homosexuality Politics

Luke: Good Stuff

1. The people asked John the Baptist what they need to do to avoid hell. He told them to give their excess food and clothes to the poor. 3:10-11

2. Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely. 3:14

3. Love you enemies; do good to those who hate you. 6:27

4. The Golden Rule: Treat others as you would like to be treated. 6:31-34

5. "Love your enemies." Well, it's a nice thought. But it seems strange coming from someone who damns his enemies to hell. (Mk.16:16) 6:35

6. "Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful." Well I'm glad Jesus thinks we should be merciful. But the Old Testament God is a strange role model for mercy! (See 1 Sam.15:2-3 for an example of the OT God's mercy.) 6:36

7. Don't judge or condemn others. Forgive those who have offended you. 6:37

8. Jesus warns against hypocrisy. The Christian right should pay more attention to this verse. 6:41-42

9. Love thy neighbor as thyself. 10:27

10. The story of the good Samaritan gets my vote for the best bible story. We should all "go and do likewise." 10:30-37

11. Pay your taxes. Keep state and church separate. 20:22-25

12. From his comments on the widow's mites, it appears that Jesus favored progressive taxation. 21:1-3