The prayer thread is not for debate. Period. Scripture says what it says without contradiction. Jesus said bless our enemies. Paul writes we should pray for all leaders and those in authority and all men that we may live peaceful lives. That’s enough. I’m not hobnobbing with him or wishing him well on his agenda. I’m praying for him. If you don’t wish to pray, then fine. Stay off the thread. If you do, you’re welcome to do so. We are not going to debate, however, whether or not we should pray. The issue is a settle matter by Scripture.
What about this "smite the earth with all plagues, as often as they will"?
What about "they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation"?