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ForgedCrank

(3,000 posts)
17. Well, which
Mon Aug 29, 2022, 08:58 PM
Aug 2022

is it? When Christians are open about what they believe, it's "ramming it down our throats", then if we are quiet about it, something surely nefarious must be happening, some sort of evil like maybe helping women who ask for assistance with addiction. Yea, it would be best to starve this place of donations I recon.
Frankly, I don't think you have any idea how much these evil churches do. That is primarily because most of the time, bragging about it is considered self-serving, and we generally don't do that. It is mostly frowned upon. True charity only comes from the anonymous shadows carrying the name of all mankind, not an individual or his Church. We do it for our brothers and sisters, not ourselves.
Even if you believe God is an illusion, there are countless people who have this imaginary deity to thank for inspiring the work we do in order to help others in need.
I often read how terrible it is to judge an entire group of people based on what a few individuals do. You know, stereotyping. And I agree, it's short sighted and lazy thinking. Christians are humans, not infallible beings who are incapable of doing wrong. ALL of us are seriously flawed. And in case I really have to say it, anyone can call themselves a Christian. But that isn't even a requirement for being one.

Oh and trust me, we don't need to see a poll to know how badly some people hate. We see it all day, every day in some places.

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that's their proof. mopinko Aug 2022 #1
the big "tell" for me is when leaving they say "have a blessed day".. Always get it at mitch96 Aug 2022 #2
I pretend Conjuay Aug 2022 #3
Habitat for Humanity is a Christian organization. Mariana Aug 2022 #4
They are a way cool Christian organization I have just found out! Maraya1969 Aug 2022 #5
They renovated a couple of beat-up old buildings in my town. Mariana Aug 2022 #7
Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter. niyad Aug 2022 #21
"Their declining poll numbers"? BlackSkimmer Aug 2022 #6
Just numbers. Christianity has been declining in numbers for a long time Maraya1969 Aug 2022 #8
So there are no polls? BlackSkimmer Aug 2022 #9
I am not commenting on what religion I like or do not like Maraya1969 Aug 2022 #11
"I am not commenting on what religion I like or do not like" ForgedCrank Aug 2022 #19
In that particular post I was making no comment. That does not Maraya1969 Aug 2022 #20
Re-write ForgedCrank Aug 2022 #23
Bingo. nt BlackSkimmer Aug 2022 #26
That article included all religious beliefs. BlackSkimmer Aug 2022 #13
Are you trying to harass me? Maraya1969 Aug 2022 #15
Because I disagreed with something you said? BlackSkimmer Aug 2022 #16
Interesting. I did some googling after reading this, and didn't find that. BlackSkimmer Aug 2022 #12
I'm not positive ForgedCrank Aug 2022 #24
Yes, that's what I found. BlackSkimmer Aug 2022 #25
judge not lest ye be judged Skittles Aug 2022 #10
This. BlackSkimmer Aug 2022 #14
Well, which ForgedCrank Aug 2022 #17
Excellent post. Treefrog Aug 2022 #18
EXACTLY 👍 nt Raine Aug 2022 #27
Am so over "religion" UTUSN Aug 2022 #22
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