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Originally Posted by Kapyong
Gday,
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Originally Posted by Chaucer
It's not a side issue. It's one of the possible components in constructing a possibly historical Jesus. If you want to say that it originates with the writer of Matthew, fine. That's at least better than saying it doesn't matter. This saying has had huge repercussions, good or bad, depending on the point of view. So it is important to know with whom it originates.
Chaucer
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Well, it certainly didn't originate with Jesus.
Here are some quotes from Toto's link -
http://www.unification.net/ws/theme144.htm
My Lord! Others have fallen back in showing compassion to their benefactors as you have shown compassion even to your malefactors. All this is unparalleled.
Jainism. Vitaragastava 14.5
I should be like the sun, shining universally on all without seeking thanks or reward, able to take care of all sentient beings even if they are bad, never giving up on my vows on this account, not abandoning all sentient beings because one sentient being is evil.
Buddhism. Garland Sutra 23
Aid an enemy before you aid a friend, to subdue hatred.
Judaism. Tosefta, Baba Metzia 2.26
Do good to him who has done you an injury.
Taoism. Tao Te Ching 63
God said, "Resemble Me; just as I repay good for evil so do you also repay good for evil."
Judaism. Exodus Rabbah 26.2
Conquer anger by love. Conquer evil by good. Conquer the stingy by giving. Conquer the liar by truth.
Buddhism. Dhammapada 223
A superior being does not render evil for evil; this is a maxim one should observe; the ornament of virtuous persons is their conduct. One should never harm the wicked or the good or even criminals meriting death. A noble soul will ever exercise compassion even towards those who enjoy injuring others or those of cruel deeds when they are actually committing them--for who is without fault?
Hinduism. Ramayana, Yuddha Kanda 115
Are you arguing that this principle started with Jesus? Because the evidence clearly shows otherwise.
Kapyong |
Thank you! A direct answer to a direct question! Might start a trend around here! :-)
Much appreciated, and cheers,
Chaucer
05-19-2011, 11:46 AM
