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In reply to the discussion: How come the Fundies never quote this verse? [View all]IronLionZion
(45,815 posts)82. Because prosperity gospel sounds better
They have a God given right to accumulate as much wealth as possible, while other must go without. It is God's will, you see.
There have been many articles written about how the bible belt preachers never say jack shit about helping the poor in those red states with anything at all. Its easier to rail against sinful people who deserve smiting and wrath. Because those lazy bums should just get a job.
There's plenty of violence and murder in the bible too, that fundies selectively ignore.
The only thing that no one will ever do, is leave the judging to God, and mind their own business.
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And they use the Bible as a measure for others but never measure themselves by the same laws.
jwirr
Apr 2014
#2
Yes, that is a good example of what I am talking about. The old "I am pure" "you are not".
jwirr
Apr 2014
#13
Ambrose Bierce was one of the great smart asses of history, exposing hypocrisy.
Manifestor_of_Light
Apr 2014
#48
Yes, I am like your friend. I have never memorized more than a few basic verses the just stick in my
jwirr
Apr 2014
#92
Another good one. And I need a good laugh this morning. Tired of being the perpetual live in
jwirr
Apr 2014
#91
"The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose" is a quote from Shakespeare
Fortinbras Armstrong
Apr 2014
#83
Uganda is 42% Catholic, we see that charitable spirit there in the anti gay laws
Bluenorthwest
Apr 2014
#93
Do you mean James the brother of Jesus? The other James was the head of the Trinity Church in
DhhD
Apr 2014
#31
And some old fashioned *liberal* Christians say that's exactly what RW fundies are. n/t
freshwest
Apr 2014
#52
I dont know much about the bible, ot any other mainstream religious texts.
darkangel218
Apr 2014
#35
Have you ever read that book? Hardly OK. One of the most anti-human things in existence.
stopbush
Apr 2014
#43
they don't read it because they call themselves literalists--clearly obviating any need to know
MisterP
Apr 2014
#45
The fundies pick and choose what they want to believe. The Buybull is their "cosmic buffet."
blkmusclmachine
Apr 2014
#67