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backtoblue

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62. Yes, it's bigoted and breaks GD forum rules...

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Mon Feb 11, 2019, 12:48 PM

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At the risk of offending, I don't think Christians can be trusted [View all] Goodheart Feb 2019 OP

Interesting ChazII Feb 2019 #1

As a former one, who is now shifting from agnosticism to atheism, Christ has become an empty vessel TheBlackAdder Feb 2019 #59

Christian vs. Christianist RichardRay Feb 2019 #83

Congregants view themselves as Christians when they are willingly strapped to leads by Christianists TheBlackAdder Feb 2019 #86

The extremist ones treestar Feb 2019 #2

Not extremist Christians only. rainin Feb 2019 #29

The ones who do that are not Christian UpInArms Feb 2019 #3

Good word treestar Feb 2019 #9

Feel free to use it as your own UpInArms Feb 2019 #100

No, they're Christians...nt SidDithers Feb 2019 #14

Excellent, Sid! (n/t) PJMcK Feb 2019 #55

Sure they are. Mariana Feb 2019 #23

There is a reason. They do not follow his teachings or his example. onecaliberal Feb 2019 #43

Then what are they, exactly? Mariana Feb 2019 #47

Yes it does make them non Christians. onecaliberal Feb 2019 #49

So, all rotten people are non-Christians, by definition? Mariana Feb 2019 #105

They're just kind of shitty people Salviati Feb 2019 #58

Agree. "I don't think shitty people can be trusted". violetpastille Feb 2019 #93

They'd say the same about you probably... Baconator Feb 2019 #25

I have met a great many of these people in my rural community UpInArms Feb 2019 #99

I would say that the overall qualify of Christians has dropped during its love affair with the GOP Fresh_Start Feb 2019 #4

I agree Andy823 Feb 2019 #15

I don't think that's true. Mariana Feb 2019 #24

It sounds more like you have a problem with your relatives brer cat Feb 2019 #5

Personally, I don't trust anyone who is devoutly religious scheming daemons Feb 2019 #6

+1000000! SammyWinstonJack Feb 2019 #19

+1... SidDithers Feb 2019 #30

... lapucelle Feb 2019 #35

+1000 smirkymonkey Feb 2019 #40

K&R !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! n/t RKP5637 Feb 2019 #68

I am a Christian... sarisataka Feb 2019 #76

Christians come in many flavors. MineralMan Feb 2019 #7

I agree but... Kablooie Feb 2019 #85

It's very important not to over-generalize such things. MineralMan Feb 2019 #87

Yes - that's a bigoted view Empowerer Feb 2019 #8

I am a Christian. You can trust me. theophilus Feb 2019 #10

Yes, but we should emphasize that the ROMANS crucified Jesus. raging moderate Feb 2019 #33

True. As you point out, though, the Jewish leadership basically offered Jesus as a sacrifice. theophilus Feb 2019 #80

....."ignore lies, pollution, bigotry, racism, etc.," jcmaine72 Feb 2019 #11

All belief systems have assholes superpatriotman Feb 2019 #12

You can't blame the belief CanisCrocinus Feb 2019 #13

Religious opinion, like political opinion, is learned behaviour... SidDithers Feb 2019 #16

Hello there Goodheart. I'm a lapsed Catholic... harumph Feb 2019 #17

I think the problem is that those identifying as Christian are anything but maxrandb Feb 2019 #18

I had a woman clarify the differences WhiteTara Feb 2019 #20

Some of the people I trust most in my life are Christians. WeekiWater Feb 2019 #21

It's true that the majority of Christian voters cast their ballots for Trump. Mariana Feb 2019 #22

Would you find it acceptable Jake Stern Feb 2019 #26

No, but I would find it acceptable to say "I don't trust police." rainin Feb 2019 #36

God is a make believe friend for grownups. No proof at all. Nt USALiberal Feb 2019 #82

Their invisible friend forgives them for everything they do wrong jberryhill Feb 2019 #27

If Christianity were just a "club" SHRED Feb 2019 #28

I don't trust Christian politicians... Wounded Bear Feb 2019 #31

"I don't trust Christian politicians..." Kind of a broad brush there... EX500rider Feb 2019 #72

Barack Obama was a politician who happened to be a Christian... Wounded Bear Feb 2019 #92

I have many of the same issues with members of both sides of my family. walkingman Feb 2019 #32

It shouldn't be our job as atheists or non-believers to tell them apart, it's their job rainin Feb 2019 #34

You can be a serial killer who tortured people and get into heaven, Oneironaut Feb 2019 #37

Who was the last Dem presidential candidate that was not a Christian? Nt hughee99 Feb 2019 #38

Candidate or nominee? Shrek Feb 2019 #42

I meant candidate for president not for the nomination. hughee99 Feb 2019 #45

Gee thanks, I'm a Christian workinclasszero Feb 2019 #39

If you replaced the word "Christian" with "Muslim" vdogg Feb 2019 #41

For me the term "bigotry" is only meaningful when discussing characteristics of person(s) Goodheart Feb 2019 #61

Yup... SidDithers Feb 2019 #69

Post removed Post removed Feb 2019 #44

Gotta agree. cwydro Feb 2019 #97

Yes, it is a bigoted view sarisataka Feb 2019 #46

I trust Christians. Cold War Spook Feb 2019 #48

As do we all. Goodheart Feb 2019 #50

Those must be the ones who aren't trying to take a away a woman's right to choose Mr. Quackers Feb 2019 #57

Recovering Evangelical Here I agree gibraltar72 Feb 2019 #51

You can almost tell what kind of Christian someone is by the political party they identify with. -nt CrispyQ Feb 2019 #52

Please do not lump all Christians into one block. That is bigotry. northoftheborder Feb 2019 #53

Please put a leash on your brothers and sisters in christ. Mr. Quackers Feb 2019 #60

Right after Muslims put a leash on ISIS and Al Qaeda Jake Stern Feb 2019 #74

muslims didn't elect trump Mr. Quackers Feb 2019 #81

Just following your lead in making irrational demands Jake Stern Feb 2019 #91

I lump all Republicans into one block. Goodheart Feb 2019 #64

Meh. That's not the fault of Christianity. DetlefK Feb 2019 #54

Lol so why isn't this thread locked? Loki Liesmith Feb 2019 #56

Yes, it's bigoted and breaks GD forum rules... backtoblue Feb 2019 #62

So, have it deleted. I wasn't aware of the rule. I don't mind. Goodheart Feb 2019 #65

Not up to me to delete it FYI... backtoblue Feb 2019 #70

Christians are fine. It's usually just the church wherein the problem lies. PeeJ52 Feb 2019 #63

I feel the same way about humans in general. LanternWaste Feb 2019 #66

Mafia figures give money to the Church pandr32 Feb 2019 #67

I think anyone who puts the reflection of self in a mirror labeled "god" can't be trusted. n/t TygrBright Feb 2019 #71

I find all religions strange, often bigoted and persecutory, and quite often with closed minds if RKP5637 Feb 2019 #73

I think it is mostly republican Evangelical Christians who can't be trusted. KansasKali Feb 2019 #75

Bingo. milestogo Feb 2019 #84

If you were only referring to businesses, I would tend to agree with you. GoCubsGo Feb 2019 #77

They don't care about the environment because... Thomas Hurt Feb 2019 #78

The way I see it... LiberalFighter Feb 2019 #79

To me it's kind of like the abortion issue. DEMS (myself) believe freedom of CHOICE!! bluestarone Feb 2019 #88

At the risk of offending,I don't think shit stirrers can be trust Deb Feb 2019 #89

Generalizations can be a problem. Caliman73 Feb 2019 #90

Here are some thoughts to consider... LiberalFighter Feb 2019 #94

Yes, this is bigotry Nonhlanhla Feb 2019 #95

There are many Christians who are very good people. Blue_true Feb 2019 #96

There's a sucker born again every minute! yortsed snacilbuper Feb 2019 #98

Bigotry, prejudice, misogyny and hate are fundamental to Christian beliefs. stopbush Feb 2019 #101

FWIW, you're the only one that can delete a thread you post... moriah Feb 2019 #102

What if someone posted, "I don't think Muslims can be trusted" on this board mcar Feb 2019 #103

Please don't lump all christians together Soxfan58 Feb 2019 #104

Locking... DonViejo Feb 2019 #106