18 And I tell you that you are Peter,[a] and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades[b] will not overcome it.
In this instance, 'rock' means truth. Another truth is that his church, believers (who prove their belief by doing as He says) wil not be overcome by the gates of hell. No matter the numbers of their detractors or murderers, they will continue in the faith and everlasting life. There is elswhere a verse explaining some who had false belief will fail and leave the church.
The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time by the blood of patriots and tyrants.
If being stupid allows me to believe in Him, I'd wish to be a retard. Eisenhower and G Washington should be good company.
