Originally posted by Mr. Vega
And do you know why? Because(in large quantities) it kills living things, in this case the bacteria. If you don't believe that, read about the end of the Third Punic War. Or even better, swallow several kilograms/pounds of salt.
But that verse is actually quite accurate, with all deforestation and the likes we're doing.
You're right, Jesus was TOTALLY wrong on this one. The next verse he also says:
"Ye are the light of the world."
Do you know what light does? Light is electromagnetic radiation. In other words: at a different wavelength it could be gamma radiation! Do you even know what gamma rays can DO??? They can help form genetic mutations and even KILL people if there is enough of it. Not to mention that too much visible light can blind people and has caused multiple driving accidents.
I'm just saying that you're over-analyzing an obvious metaphor. Jesus is not saying that christains share a DIRECT corelation with salt. To even suggest that he is saying that is absurd.
"Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. " (Matthew 5:13)
Jesus often spoke while giving examples. trying to relate what he was saying to everyday life. I truthfully don't see what the problem is.