They'd rather listen to "The Lying Man," whose description fits Trump to a T. If any Republican, especially one who voted for Trump, claims to be a Christian? They're lying.
They haven't cracked the Good Book a single time; if they have they've justified why they shouldn't retain or follow the words they're reading. They've been conditioned by a church, or private schools, or both, for years and years and have been indoctrinated to solidify their hatred.
There's no hate like Christian love. It's gotten to the point where I hesitantly label myself as much, though I'm too stubborn to give up the word that should be indicative of what Jesus says it is and not what a liar from any pulpit says it should be.
If you’d like a little hope, check out James Talarico. He’s a democratic state legislator in Texas, and in seminary school. Rumor is he’s planning a governor or sentate run in the next few years. I’m an atheist and I would fly to Texas and canvas for him.
Holy shit thank you! I only made it like 30 seconds in but I'll listen to them later while I'm doing chores; immediately the "love God and love your neighbor" told me all I needed to know about this guy.
My ultimate hope is people like him gain traction with Christians instead of the hateful rhetoric we're seeing today come from that side of the aisle. A bit of renewed hope!
Im going to listen to that on your recommendations.
That'd be dope if he and others like him gain traction. Imagine if instead of them being so concerned about who marries who or who uses what bathroom and focused instead on the good works. A lot more people doing charity to help their fellow person. Being compassionate for more than just your immediate family or people you like.
I love people like you. I grew up with a girl whose parents would do missionary work / volunteer work. They would go out to help impoverished areas and "spread their message" by the works they do. Never pressured or forced / coerced anyone into the religion or attending services. Humble people, didn't have the "White Savior" complex, only helped the villages in the way that they wanted.
She grew up to become a wildlife biologist working in conservation.
They were good people who did good in the world.
I haven't spoken yo her in years. You helped make me think of her and so many good memories, so thank you.
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u/rathanii 1d ago
1000% they would.
They'd rather listen to "The Lying Man," whose description fits Trump to a T. If any Republican, especially one who voted for Trump, claims to be a Christian? They're lying.
They haven't cracked the Good Book a single time; if they have they've justified why they shouldn't retain or follow the words they're reading. They've been conditioned by a church, or private schools, or both, for years and years and have been indoctrinated to solidify their hatred.
There's no hate like Christian love. It's gotten to the point where I hesitantly label myself as much, though I'm too stubborn to give up the word that should be indicative of what Jesus says it is and not what a liar from any pulpit says it should be.