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Orsino

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27. Those who take joy in depriving others of livelihoods, food, shelter and healthcare...
Wed Mar 4, 2015, 02:14 PM
Mar 2015

...are not going to feel qualms at rewriting scripture.

Nothing these radical whacky-Christians practice is Christian-like. Nothing. Therefore, BlueCaliDem Mar 2015 #1
What you said. shraby Mar 2015 #2
No True Scotsman fallacy F4lconF16 Mar 2015 #4
Hell, the 'warping' of Christian teachings... Wounded Bear Mar 2015 #8
I'm glad to see Blue_In_AK Mar 2015 #77
Much like those called anything but Democrats by other Democrats... LanternWaste Mar 2015 #11
Christianity was formed through the Disciples' writings after Jesus' death. BlueCaliDem Mar 2015 #20
Agree 100% Mc Mike Mar 2015 #95
Thanks, Mc Mike. BlueCaliDem Mar 2015 #99
Fundies never want to use the brain that the good lord gave them. Mc Mike Mar 2015 #132
No need to apologize for such an insightful and informative post, Mc Mike. BlueCaliDem Mar 2015 #133
A lot of times, when I hear someone mouthing off about how they're Christian, Mc Mike Mar 2015 #135
Christ was busy condemning people to hell a LOT of the time. Manifestor_of_Light Mar 2015 #115
You and I must be reading different versions of the bible - or you misunderstand the message. BlueCaliDem Mar 2015 #125
This is just the New Testament. Manifestor_of_Light Mar 2015 #127
Nice copy and paste. What site did you get these misinterpretations from? BlueCaliDem Mar 2015 #128
Tell me what context you're talking about. Manifestor_of_Light Mar 2015 #129
It's been explained to you before okasha Mar 2015 #143
Those are not paraphrases. Those are actual quotes. Manifestor_of_Light Mar 2015 #144
Because it doesn't include enough surrounding text to expand and weaken the meaning and allow AtheistCrusader Mar 2015 #146
Somebody please explain. Manifestor_of_Light Mar 2015 #152
Is there any one (or a few) in particular you'd like to focus on? That's a pretty long list. nt el_bryanto Mar 2015 #154
Yes it is a very long list. Manifestor_of_Light Mar 2015 #165
So you aren't interested in understanding how a Christian might interpret them? el_bryanto Mar 2015 #166
Yes, I am interested. Manifestor_of_Light Mar 2015 #167
Let's start with Matthew 5:29-30 el_bryanto Mar 2015 #174
Jesus spoke in parables to confuse people. Manifestor_of_Light Mar 2015 #191
So you quote scriptures in which Christ talks about talking in parables el_bryanto Mar 2015 #195
Exactly. AtheistCrusader Mar 2015 #158
Try looking up those verses in your own bible if you think they're somehow out of context. Warpy Mar 2015 #131
Ha ha! Oh, that is rich. Arugula Latte Mar 2015 #137
I'm waiting for a reply myself, Arugula. nt Manifestor_of_Light Mar 2015 #140
Where do you get your authority EvolveOrConvolve Mar 2015 #124
Why do you care? BlueCaliDem Mar 2015 #126
But you're not talking about your faith EvolveOrConvolve Mar 2015 #130
I'm still waiting for an answer EvolveOrConvolve Mar 2015 #142
Shunning is not a fallacy. stone space Mar 2015 #42
There's nothing about being a Christian that inoculates one from being an asshole Major Nikon Mar 2015 #61
And even then, the deathbed conversion is the ultimate hifiguy Mar 2015 #69
You mean to tell me... Major Nikon Mar 2015 #71
Well said. nomorenomore08 Mar 2015 #78
There is no objective phil89 Mar 2015 #15
There is only ONE objective: do as Christ did. That's all. eom BlueCaliDem Mar 2015 #21
No. PassingFair Mar 2015 #36
James 2:17 ~ " In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead." BlueCaliDem Mar 2015 #38
"I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies PassingFair Mar 2015 #39
The original comment was, "there is not objective standard for being a Christian". Not true. BlueCaliDem Mar 2015 #43
Glad you're around for the final word on what a Christian is. PassingFair Mar 2015 #49
belief and WDIM Mar 2015 #40
Easily....you are all so "flawed". PassingFair Mar 2015 #41
The so-called "atheist" Craig Hicks had a religion, and he wore his God on his hip. stone space Mar 2015 #44
He was a self avowed atheist. PassingFair Mar 2015 #45
Shunning is not a fallacy. stone space Mar 2015 #48
Atheists can be just as stupid as Faithiests. PassingFair Mar 2015 #50
Keep the faith. stone space Mar 2015 #81
Yawwwwn AtheistCrusader Mar 2015 #148
So anyone who hasn't submitted to being crucified to redeem sinners skepticscott Mar 2015 #96
What a ridiculous post, and not worthy of a serious response. BlueCaliDem Mar 2015 #98
I'll repeat the exchange above, for those interested in rationality skepticscott Mar 2015 #109
Your post is supposed to be rational?? Oh lord have mercy! BlueCaliDem Mar 2015 #111
Sheesh. Seriously? skepticscott Mar 2015 #119
Don't forget 'pop back up out of the grave after 3 days'. AtheistCrusader Mar 2015 #149
Says you. AtheistCrusader Mar 2015 #147
These anti-Christ people are also ones running Christian schools. Trillo Mar 2015 #32
I agree 100%. There has to be a separation of church and State on all levels. BlueCaliDem Mar 2015 #35
There are church run food banks that do not ChazII Mar 2015 #101
Says you. Your interpretation of what jesus (allegedy) taught is no more accurate cleanhippie Mar 2015 #139
There are Christians™ and there are real Christians meow2u3 Mar 2015 #3
No True Scotsman fallacy F4lconF16 Mar 2015 #6
Fallacy, schmallacy meow2u3 Mar 2015 #12
It's not only fun, it's necessary. Because of their actions, and because they claim to be BlueCaliDem Mar 2015 #24
I've met real Christians, and they are beautiful human beings. Maedhros Mar 2015 #176
I can tell you what Ive been told by the christian right WDIM Mar 2015 #5
Churches could not handle the problems during the Great Depression and were extremely glad to jwirr Mar 2015 #13
+100. and i've seen in my own community that the fundies are eager to castigate government ND-Dem Mar 2015 #22
that is a good point. WDIM Mar 2015 #37
The local Christian food bank in my neighborhood... malokvale77 Mar 2015 #73
Yes, our food shelf does not have enough to go around and we are in a reasonably well to do jwirr Mar 2015 #79
This message was self-deleted by its author flobee1 Mar 2015 #17
that sounds familiar..... flobee1 Mar 2015 #19
Almost all churches would have agreed that you would want everyone to have food, shelter and jwirr Mar 2015 #7
Falwell was one ugly man, to be sure. He alone can take much of the credit for the hate they NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #9
I would say it's more 50/50 with Pat Robertson. Jamastiene Mar 2015 #108
Funny, but I heard the same kind of twisted logic back in 2008-9... Wounded Bear Mar 2015 #10
No girl scout cookies either kydo Mar 2015 #14
This abortion derangement syndrome is causing people with limited brain cells to NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #16
yep. kydo Mar 2015 #60
Here is the plain truth: YarnAddict Mar 2015 #18
And if charity falls short? NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #25
The question is about what YarnAddict Mar 2015 #29
"Charity" with strings attached = the "noble" wealthy providing to the "deserving" poor. RadiationTherapy Mar 2015 #117
Maybe try doing your own research on the question using the source documents? Pooka Fey Mar 2015 #23
It's really not that difficult sarisataka Mar 2015 #26
Those who take joy in depriving others of livelihoods, food, shelter and healthcare... Orsino Mar 2015 #27
Luke 10:25-37. Brigid Mar 2015 #28
The Samaritan YarnAddict Mar 2015 #31
How are posts with religion as the subject JimDandy Mar 2015 #30
Not allowed? My bad, wont do it again. NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #34
This is like asking which is the real Christian.........Pat Robertson or Mother Theresa? leftofcool Mar 2015 #33
Mother Theresa was a scam artist on a huge scale. Manifestor_of_Light Mar 2015 #51
She thought suffering was redemptive... Mariana Mar 2015 #66
RELEVANT VIDEO Manifestor_of_Light Mar 2015 #82
the "christian" right hypocrisy WDIM Mar 2015 #46
they use religion. i see few of them practicing their faith. spanone Mar 2015 #47
Matthew 25:6-11 Manifestor_of_Light Mar 2015 #52
Do you want the government to provide food, shelter, and healthcare? trotsky Mar 2015 #53
Charity wont do it, wont come anywhere close, if it is up to charity alone NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #55
I agree with you, but others don't. trotsky Mar 2015 #57
Listening to Michelangelo Signorile right now on Sirius Radio, liberal talk show host NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #59
Yup, ignorance is the root of the problem. trotsky Mar 2015 #62
A perfect recipe for disaster. azmom Mar 2015 #105
He's probably right -- if we slashed the ever-lovin' crap out of the military budget Arugula Latte Mar 2015 #63
The government can still distribute funds far more effectively than any charity. trotsky Mar 2015 #65
Totally agree. Arugula Latte Mar 2015 #88
AMEN! oops, sorry that just slipped out.. mountain grammy Mar 2015 #120
Anyone with half a brain knows exactly what the ultra-rich hifiguy Mar 2015 #72
Ask them what they think of Deuteronomy 15 Revanchist Mar 2015 #54
The fakers on the right calling themselves Christians onecaliberal Mar 2015 #56
Please see my post No. 52 Manifestor_of_Light Mar 2015 #58
The greatest of these is love. onecaliberal Mar 2015 #74
You have not negated what I quoted. Manifestor_of_Light Mar 2015 #75
Where did I say I believe it is all true? onecaliberal Mar 2015 #86
It is in YOUR bible, that you say is your guide to life. Manifestor_of_Light Mar 2015 #89
First, I don't have a bible. onecaliberal Mar 2015 #92
You're quoting it which means you are familiar with it. Manifestor_of_Light Mar 2015 #93
I doubt it's something Jesus would have done skepticscott Mar 2015 #97
You're using a logical fallacy. Manifestor_of_Light Mar 2015 #114
No, just being sarcastic skepticscott Mar 2015 #118
They are insincere as usual treestar Mar 2015 #64
Republican Jebus has the answer. hifiguy Mar 2015 #67
Love It, thank YOU NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #68
Assuming for the sake of argument that there was an actual hifiguy Mar 2015 #70
You want YOUR family and friends to have food, shelter and healthcare DawgHouse Mar 2015 #76
Nobody knows what the philosopher/guru Jesus said anyway. Albertoo Mar 2015 #80
Yes. Manifestor_of_Light Mar 2015 #83
You present as a liberal or progressive? cordelia Mar 2015 #100
Excuse me? Manifestor_of_Light Mar 2015 #113
Good answer to a ridiculous assertion. mountain grammy Mar 2015 #122
Thank you. nt Manifestor_of_Light Mar 2015 #141
If you are a Republican Christian, you don't give a damn. Nothing more to say nt adigal Mar 2015 #84
Do you want a theocracy? Nuclear Unicorn Mar 2015 #85
That question is completely out of left field, has nothing to do with anything. NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #90
I not sure you know what projection means but, no, my question isn't from left field. Nuclear Unicorn Mar 2015 #91
Jesus was a liberal. Christian conservatives are DirkGently Mar 2015 #87
A liberal in what context, if he existed, he was a 1st century Jewish preacher... Humanist_Activist Mar 2015 #94
Relevant quote trotsky Mar 2015 #103
Authoritarianism vs. Empathy. DirkGently Mar 2015 #107
You illustrate my point about selective reading, look at this Bible quote: Humanist_Activist Mar 2015 #110
Well no. That's not the threat of "Hell" you mentioned. DirkGently Mar 2015 #112
Hateful stuff is in the New Testament too, FYI. Manifestor_of_Light Mar 2015 #116
Agreed the Bible is a mess. Not the point though. DirkGently Mar 2015 #123
But the hateful stuff is ALSO in the New Testament, which they ignore. Manifestor_of_Light Mar 2015 #134
There are many different answers to that question el_bryanto Mar 2015 #102
Oh that's easy. Turbineguy Mar 2015 #104
It depends on how you interpret the Bible and how you interpret Jamastiene Mar 2015 #106
The 'interpretation' scheme shows the books don't mean much. Albertoo Mar 2015 #121
Whatever floats your boat... Jamastiene Mar 2015 #136
Amen to that. Albertoo Mar 2015 #145
If you think one need be a Christian to want fellow humans to have basic neccesities... cleanhippie Mar 2015 #138
Matt 7:21 workinclasszero Mar 2015 #150
I'm surprised this thread is still going really; particularly since it seems to be made up mostly of el_bryanto Mar 2015 #151
I had forgotten about it, one person responded today, then YOU did. NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #153
That may not have been your intent- but that's clearly where it has gone el_bryanto Mar 2015 #155
They worship the "Eye for an eye" guy. DirkGently Mar 2015 #156
The Jesus I learned about would be horrified by TeaParTY and repubs. I say that sincerely NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #157
Jesus did not deal with tax dollars former9thward Mar 2015 #159
Nonsense NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #160
Humorous that you are trying to speak for someone you say didn't exist. former9thward Mar 2015 #161
I asked you if you are asserting that if Jesus EXISTED NOW he would say no government help NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #162
Unlike some, I don't try and predict what historical figures former9thward Mar 2015 #163
THen why did you insert yourself into the conversation with this NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #164
Sure he did. Skidmore Mar 2015 #169
Well that is one way of looking at it. former9thward Mar 2015 #181
Always seem to be finding fault with liberal arguments CreekDog Mar 2015 #182
No, poorly made arguments. former9thward Mar 2015 #185
Christ did encourage compassion for the poor el_bryanto Mar 2015 #189
I agree to the extent we should not pick and choose quotes from the Bible. former9thward Mar 2015 #192
What do you think of the poor? nt el_bryanto Mar 2015 #196
Could there be a more broad question? former9thward Mar 2015 #197
You want them to have and to be treated as you Skidmore Mar 2015 #168
I.E. if I was hungry I wouldnt want someone saying "the government shouldnt do it and I dont feel NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #171
How would you want to be treated in those circumstances? Skidmore Mar 2015 #175
Yes, we are agreeing I hope you know NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #177
It shouldn't be difficult to figure out there isn't just one approach to Christianity BainsBane Mar 2015 #170
It is not an "approach" to Christianity to do the opposite of what Jesus said to do NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #172
While I certainly disagree with the right politically BainsBane Mar 2015 #173
I started it in the wrong forum, if i could move it i would, i cant. NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #178
The Prosperity Doctrine was invented to take care of the cognitive dissonance Maedhros Mar 2015 #179
Yes....FORUM BOSSES, can you move this to religion? NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #180
DU3 can't move stuff. It can only be locked, and a new thread started over there. AtheistCrusader Mar 2015 #183
It was dead until someone suggested that it is a logical conclusion that Jesus might NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #184
What's the number of the post you are referencing? nt el_bryanto Mar 2015 #186
159 NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #187
Post 181 doesn't seem to be suggesting that, but I'll let that poster speak for him or herself. AtheistCrusader Mar 2015 #193
My position is the Jesus of the New Testament would have welcomed any and all NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #194
All I know is that it is said he would give you the shirt off his back if you had none. Rex Mar 2015 #188
He probably wore the same shirt, unwashed, for weeks...no thanks LOL NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #190
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