Now this I agree with you 100%. It should be basic human nature and if you follow this advice, if you believe in heaven you’re in without having to believe anything else.
Richard, I see where you are coming from but I’m a little less pessimistic. I want to believe what I stated is the intent of the bible. However, people clearly are using it in the way you state.
Most stories in the Bible are made up to try and teach a point. Unfortunately, some people take them too literal. Whether you believe in a God or not, whether you believe JC is deity or not, whether you believe the Bible is the word of God or inspired by God is all irrelevant. The bottom line of the Bible, regardless of what you believe, is play nice. Treat others nice. Be respectful. Be Kind. Love others as yourself.
and it will cost you $10 a can.