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Boston Tea Party

Discussion in 'History Forum' started by Salty, Jun 6, 2018.

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  1. Salty

    Salty 20,000 Posts Club
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    On 16 Dec 1773, the colonists participated in the Boston Tea Party.

    Would you consider this action as sinful?

    Open for disucssion
     
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    Based on what I know, the Colonies were a British arrangement and under the crown. So as a Christian I would not have taken part in the revolution in view of Romans 13. But, when the war was over, and the new government established, I would submit to the new government according to Romans 13.
     
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    The OLD me would have advocated burning the ships to the water line to really send them a message.
    The NEW me would not have participated.

    Yes, I can see no Biblical justification for acts of violence not part of a 'just war'. It was probably sinful.
    (I will note, however, that they attempted to make restitution for the Tea destroyed, but Lord North refused to accept it.)
     
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    IMO it was not sinful but a waste of good tea no doubt.
     
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