Street justice debate: is vigilante justice okay for a follower of Jesus?
- Is it okay for a follower of Jesus to deliver street justice outside the bounds of the state?
The hosts debate whether street justice is permissible for Christians. Mike cites Moses and Elijah calling Israel back to God's law and dubs Moses the original Batman; Boova draws a line between stopping harm in the moment and seeking out violence, drawing on his own younger days; Kassin lands on yes, with risk and a line against excess. Tangents include Mike claiming the Night Ranger vigilante name from a Scooby Doo episode and Boova admitting he wanted to be a UFC fighter named Troy the earthquake Engeldinger. Ben invites listener input on the complaint line.
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Why was Paul never arrested for his crimes against the church?
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