Luke
Introduction

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Contradictions
Absurdities
Injustice
Interpretation
Cruelty and Violence
Good Stuff
Family Values
Intolerance
Science and History
Prophecy
Women
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Good Stuff in Luke

1. Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely. 3:14

2. Love you enemies; do good to those who hate you. 6:27

3. The Golden Rule: Treat others as you would like to be treated. 6:31-34

4. "Love your enemies." Well, it's a nice thought. But it seems strange coming from someone who damns his enemies to hell. (Mk.16:16) 6:35

5. "Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful." Well I'm glad Jesus thinks we should be merciful. But the Old Testament God is a strange role model for mercy! (See 1 Sam.15:2-3 for an example of the OT God's mercy.) 6:36

6. Don't judge or condemn others. Forgive those who have offended you. 6:37

7. Jesus warns against hypocrisy. The Christian right should pay more attention to this verse. 6:41

8. Love thy neighbor as thyself. 10:27

9. The story of the good Samaritan gets my vote for the best bible story. We should all "go and do likewise." 10:30-37

10. From his comments on the widow's mites, it appears that Jesus, contrary to today's Christian right, favored progressive taxation. 21:1-3