I've been gone from home all day. Has this issue been settled? One side convinced the others? Jesus' simple message of salvation through repentance evidenced by a changed life and good works sure has gotten twisted up by some of those who claim to be his best friends. By the way, Jesus message wasn't anything new. He was just pointing out that those of his day who claimed to be God's representatives had run off the rails. If he came back preaching the same message today's church would not let him live three years.
Patriotism (and religion) is the last refuge of a scoundrel.
