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21 Sep 17
Originally posted by @kellyjayLet's be honest, you are talking about tolerating enemies, being kind to them, showing them goodwill, turning the other cheek and not wishing them harm.
It isn't loving what we hate, it is loving our enemies, which we do not have to hate even if
they are our enemies. They can hate us, it does not follow we have to hate them.
Just don't call it love.
21 Sep 17
Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-dukeNo I am not, I am saying exactly what I mean. You just don't have eyes to see!
Let's be honest, you are talking about tolerating enemies, being kind to them, showing them goodwill, turning the other cheek and not wishing them harm.
Just don't call it love.
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21 Sep 17
Originally posted by @kellyjayI think this is something you should dwell on for a few days.
No I am not, I am saying exactly what I mean. You just don't have eyes to see!
21 Sep 17
Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-dukeDitto
I think this is something you should dwell on for a few days.
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23 Sep 17
Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-dukeWhat in your mind would be evidence that person A loves person B? (If not being kind to them, showing them goodwill, turning the other cheek and not wishing them harm.)
Let's be honest, you are talking about tolerating enemies, being kind to them, showing them goodwill, turning the other cheek and not wishing them harm.
Just don't call it love.
24 Sep 17
Originally posted by @kellyjayEmotional feelings are a real stumbling block when talking about love.
I can't get you past emotional feelings, we are a far cry from loving even family let alone enemies by definition.
How would you recommend we deal with it?
24 Sep 17
Originally posted by @dj2beckerWhat in your mind would be evidence that person A loves person B?
What in your mind would be evidence that person A loves person B? (If not being kind to them, showing them goodwill, turning the other cheek and not wishing them harm.)
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Originally posted by @dj2beckerAgain sir, i'm sorry you have not experienced love and find it necessary to ask such a silly question.
What in your mind would be evidence that person A loves person B? (If not being kind to them, showing them goodwill, turning the other cheek and not wishing them harm.)
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24 Sep 17
Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-dukeDodge number 4.
Again sir, i'm sorry you have not experienced love and find it necessary to ask such a silly question.
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24 Sep 17
Originally posted by @wolfgang59I'll answer you as soon as Ghost gives me a straight answer.
What in your mind would be evidence that person A loves person B?
24 Sep 17
Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-dukeHow do you know what anyone has experienced?
Again sir, i'm sorry you have not experienced love and find it necessary to ask such a silly question.
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Originally posted by @dj2beckerBeing kind to someone, showing them goodwill, turning the other cheek and not wishing them harm is 'not' love.
Dodge number 4.
Love is so much more than that I wouldn't even know where to begin.
Explanation number 18.
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Originally posted by @dj2beckerStraight answer given. Answer him.
I'll answer you as soon as Ghost gives me a straight answer.
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Originally posted by @kellyjayBy his clear lack of understanding of what it means to love and be loved.
How do you know what anyone has experienced?
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Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-dukeDodge number 18. If you don't even know where to begin, how can you tell that person A loves person B?
Being kind to someone, showing them goodwill, turning the other cheek and not wishing them harm is 'not' love.
Love is so much more than that I wouldn't even know where to begin.
Explanation number 18.