Christians take Scriptures out of context to try to justify or to vindicate retreat and cowardice.

It's kind of fun to listen to Christians who say: I'm a New Testament Christian. What other kind of Christian is there?

Some extremists take elements of the sacred scriptures out of context.

Behaviors are a choice. Feelings are sometimes out of our control. Behavior has to do with choices.

Mission motto, sir," said Carrot cheerfully. "Morituri Nolumus Mori. Rincewind suggested it."
"I imagine he did," said Lord Vetinari, observing the wizard coldly. "And would you care to give us a colloquial translation, Mr Rincewind?"
"Er..." Rincewind hesitated, but there really was no escape. "Er... roughly speaking, it means, 'We who are about to die don't want to', sir.

We were all in a tight group on the poop looking at her.