Done in The Bible? I'm not a Christian, but I'll give this bit of your philosophy a shot. I have a co-worker who is making life very difficult for several people in my office. This person has some authority in the office, & the boss loves her & doesn't see the problems she causes for the work flow of the office or how mean & abrasive she is. So, in this case, how can I love my enemy? What is loving an enemy? Is this really possible to put into practice?
Also, when was this even done in the Bible by God or Jesus? God smote his enemies, led people into brutal battles, flooded the earth, etc. Jesus lectured about not casting pearls before swine, said awful things to the Sadducees and Pharisees, & generally seemed to love only those who loved him. The Bible even ends with God's enemies going to Hell & his friends going to Heaven. Where is the loving of the enemies? Where is this put into practice? If God & Jesus don't do it, how are humans supposed to do it? Thanks for your thoughts!
Also, when was this even done in the Bible by God or Jesus? God smote his enemies, led people into brutal battles, flooded the earth, etc. Jesus lectured about not casting pearls before swine, said awful things to the Sadducees and Pharisees, & generally seemed to love only those who loved him. The Bible even ends with God's enemies going to Hell & his friends going to Heaven. Where is the loving of the enemies? Where is this put into practice? If God & Jesus don't do it, how are humans supposed to do it? Thanks for your thoughts!