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The Midge · 06-09-2004, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Baidarka

He is comparing Satan with any strong man you may wish to rob. We are still talking about breaking and entering. What is being described is a crime. The writer is using the low street talk of petty criminals to explain complex theology.
I think that this does not belong on a high theological plane. It's low gutter talk.
Its like saying "Hey dig this, If you want to take a big man's Bling-Bling ya gots ta tie 'im up. Then ya can take his shit!"

The genius! If only theologians and secularists used such plain talk and vivid imagery! Jesus addressed the common people, prostitutes, extortionost and petty low life of his day. What is the point of using high theology when you are talking to the unschooled?

Of course no one would consider a Cops and Robbers movie as the metaphor for the conflict between good and evil other wise any one who watch it and understood the plot would have to be a criminal.

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