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TheBlackAdder

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4. Their adaption to mainline religion's adoption of Biblical Inerrancy is causing mental splitting.
Sat Jan 29, 2022, 12:35 PM
Jan 2022

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You would not believe how strangely wired their thought processes are above traditional religions. Over the course of 4 decades, most Christian churches push concepts that even the most sheepish follower struggles with--but instead of questioning further, they have adopted the position of just accepting whatever bullshit comes their way. This is why, mainly Evangelicals and Charismatics, support Trump as they are the most conditioned to be accepting and unquestioning followers.

Unfortunately, there have been a few dramatic developments in religion that will screw us all.


1) There was a cult group that pushed that there is Biblical Inerrancy, meaning that the Bible is correct. This finally became accepted in the late 70's with the Chicago Statement of Biblical Inerrancy. Many of the educated clergy and researchers were told to either accept this position, and ignore the over 300 errors in the Bible or quit or be forced out of their positions. Most left the church and their positions were filled by hacks who invented excuses to justify the Bible is without error, even fabricating backstories. Traditional Christian churches began adopting this position too. This causes people to not to question their religion, and this translates into them not questioning their political leaders they align with--they become sheep who fall in line with power.


2) The adoption of Two-Stage Baptisms, where the Holy Spirit enters a person, mainly demonstrated by Glossolalia (speaking in tongue). Charismatics believe that this is just a temporary visitation to convey a message to the person or church body. Pentecostals believe that once the Holy Spirit chooses you, it remains within you and everything you do is effectively sanctioned by God. As such, there is a big push for parishioners to speak in tongue so they can be accepted--because if the HS doesn't enter you, there must be a reason you are not worthy. This bullshit started in the early 1900s. This is why pious people think they can do whatever or that they will sit by the right side of Jesus when they die.


3) Since traditional religions place God on the outside, there is the attraction for people to feel more connected to God. Many of these traditional churches are now adopting the Pentecostal position that the HS enters a person to attract congregants. There is some resistance with older church members so you will see that many churches are holding two sets of services, a traditional one and a New/Contemporary service that pushes this bullshit.


See, the main problem is that there are a bunch of charlatans starting their own churches as a way to gain respect, have control over others, get free labor, and obtain a source of income. This, along with younger people drifting away from religion, is causing cash constraints on traditional mainly Christian churches--so they are doing everything they can to attract people to build their membership and tithings. Take notice, when you drive by churches, that they are offering multiple services and/or or allowing other churches to use their space.

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Evangelicals.... [View all] albacore Jan 2022 OP
They believe in eternal life. The biggest lie of all Walleye Jan 2022 #1
Abandoned logic and all pretence of logic, and for what? To b willingly grifted? Alexander Of Assyria Jan 2022 #7
And the less return they get on their beliefs, and more fervently they believe it. Walleye Jan 2022 #9
There very existence speaks volumes to the accuracy of Darwinism PortTack Jan 2022 #2
Although most Evangelicals believe in Biblical Inerrancy, not all do Klaralven Jan 2022 #3
Their adaption to mainline religion's adoption of Biblical Inerrancy is causing mental splitting. TheBlackAdder Jan 2022 #4
Well stated. paleotn Jan 2022 #19
Too bad they always miss the important, simple parts... dchill Jan 2022 #5
Simple Seinan Sensei Jan 2022 #20
"What goes around, comes around." -Jesus Seinan Sensei Jan 2022 #21
I think a lot of these evangelical preachers believe deep down that Christ Himself was a grifter. hunter Jan 2022 #6
Anyone who has ever studied religions of the world or the history of religion can Poiuyt Jan 2022 #8
I tend to believe, they will burn in the hell they believe in. LakeArenal Jan 2022 #10
Lots of financial scams taking place in local churches. Midnight Writer Jan 2022 #11
It is crazy but not exclusive to just evangelicals. Just started watching walkingman Jan 2022 #12
I'm staying out of this. Some things are just too mush. twodogsbarking Jan 2022 #13
I *%%(_(%$* in tongues. Particularly, $$$. I want to spread the Lord's message 3Hotdogs Jan 2022 #14
Me vs. every Evangelical that I meet. TeamProg Jan 2022 #15
The history of Christianity has always been about making everyone toe the line vlyons Jan 2022 #16
Talking snakes, talking donkeys, talking shrubbery, on fire no less.. paleotn Jan 2022 #17
It is not that unusual for small kids DENVERPOPS Jan 2022 #18
My parents are very, very religious. Jedi Guy Jan 2022 #22
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