Fencing for God

[Bugaboo]

Can Jesus fence?

Some evidence is posted on the Web, but I don't have a Bible handy to research it myself:

He's got equipment (Matt 10:34).
He fences with it (Romans 13:4).
He directs (Matt 26:52, John 18:11).
He endorses equipment (Luke 22:36, Ephesians 6:17).
He advocates point-attack weapons (Hebrews 4:12, Hebrews 11:34).

So, yes. He is probably either an epeeist or foilist, and probably a pro, (endorsements). There is some evidence that he is learning sabre (Rev. 2:12), but, perhaps due to some injury, or exciting new theory, he uses an unorthodox grip (Rev. 1:16, 2:16, 19:15) and there have been some unfortunate accidents (Rev. 19:21).

Can anyone confirm this?


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[Clean Touch]

I don't think Jesus is a fencer by our standrards. According to USFA rules it's illegal to sharpen your blade or to use a blade that can be sharpened (hence the rolled edges) whereas the sword of the Spirit is "sharper than any two-edged sword" (Hebrews 4: 11-13)

And it's well documented throughout the Bible that Jesus doesn't play games. So, since fencing is just a game, then clearly Jesus cannot be a fencer.

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Est-ce que l'attaque etait bon? Mais Oui!!

[darius]

Just a game!?!?!
*leaps out the window*

Perhaps He cheats a bit, but what director is going to give a card to the son of God?

Let's face it, have you ever seen that rule enforced? I rank the sharpening thing up there with the "not allowed to take off mask between phrases" and the "not allowed to coach from the sideline" rules.

(And in Germany, covering target.)

darius

[saberkid]

you cant cover target regaurdless of country i dont think?
as for jesus... im guna keep my mouth shut

Chris
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Fence with the best die like the rest!

[Sabre Monkey]

darius- After changing the lights he can turn the water to wine and make things a bit more interesting : )

[Christopher J Umbs]

He who studies the sword, grows nearer to his Lord.


Chris

[darius]

Chris: Spiritual motto or morbid thought?