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53. I agree 100%. I don't think it's a matter of misinterpretation.

Sun Jun 28, 2015, 11:16 AM

Jun 2015

I think they interpret the bible based on what they want to believe and what they want to push as a biblical truth/meme. Christ's central theme was helping the poor, sick, and otherwise down trodden. Christ also seemed to have a thing against the accumulation of wealth, wealth that should be used to help the less fortunate. In my mind this is perfectly clear.

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We know "The Huckster" picks the biblical passages that support his views. Enthusiast Jun 2015 #28

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Seems to be a common enough affliction. Enthusiast Jun 2015 #70

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