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4. If anyone feels inclined to inform me that they're a so-called Christian businessperson

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Wed Jun 26, 2024, 07:21 AM

Jun 2024

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Ya think? The days of labeling something Christian and having people think that is good, honest and [View all] brewens Jun 2024 OP

I am, and have been for decades, the opposite. Anything that brands itself niyad Jun 2024 #1

Same here..... AZ8theist Jun 2024 #7

The "Jesus-Fish" emblem or logo is a "keep-away" sign for me * Oopsie Daisy Jun 2024 #15

I bought a used truck in the early 80s and kept the Jesus fish that was on it. Back then I tended to drinks a bit. brewens Jun 2024 #21

I've heard of others who use a "thin-blue-line" American flag on their vehicle for the same reason * Oopsie Daisy Jun 2024 #43

Good idea. That's what you get when you force religion and shit on people. You can't tell who's a real believer or brewens Jun 2024 #51

big rec Celerity Jun 2024 #23

Thank you! niyad Jun 2024 #49

Jesus shakes his head while in a state of bewilderment and total disgust. magicarpet Jun 2024 #2

A name branding doesn't actually mean they are more christian Historic NY Jun 2024 #3

They should just be called religous zealots. overleft Jun 2024 #12

If anyone feels inclined to inform me that they're a so-called Christian businessperson EYESORE 9001 Jun 2024 #4

Agreed lonely bird Jun 2024 #6

Cover your wallet with one hand and push your children behind you with the other ArkansasDemocrat1 Jun 2024 #33

"Christian" is not monolithic or homogenous. Many are thoughtful and embrace their communities. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2024 #5

Yes. I look at some of them like straight guys in a mob operation. Just doing a job not knowing it's a front brewens Jun 2024 #9

Correct. ancianita Jun 2024 #16

This message was self-deleted by its author Mariana Jun 2024 #45

Our local state house rep was poutraged over the ACA passing and touted this faith based medical insurance he brewens Jun 2024 #8

Wow, a FASCINATING article. Abolishinist Jun 2024 #57

It's like the skull and crossbones to me. twodogsbarking Jun 2024 #10

Stephen Wolfe in 'The Case for Christian Nationalism' (2022) writes: sop Jun 2024 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author ancianita Jun 2024 #19

Are you replying to the OP? sop Jun 2024 #28

So sorry, sop. I deleted and will repost downthread. ancianita Jun 2024 #32

You can add Jimmy Carter to that list. nt Wednesdays Jun 2024 #30

Yes. He's included in my "everyone from Kennedy to Biden," right? And everyone in the party loves him, right? ancianita Jun 2024 #35

Alas... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #13

Not in the one way that matters most Major Nikon Jun 2024 #14

Precisely. Squatters as far as I'm concerned. If their superstition means so much to them let them pay full bore brewens Jun 2024 #24

I thought it was to make that "separation of church & state" thing pellucidly clear. CrispyQ Jun 2024 #38

As far as I know one has nothing to do with the other Major Nikon Jun 2024 #63

L. Ron Hubbard figured this out and took advantage of it. DBoon Jun 2024 #53

"Real Christians" Johnny2X2X Jun 2024 #17

You can almost tell what kind of Christian someone is by the party they identify with. CrispyQ Jun 2024 #40

Unfortunately, catholic hospitals are frequently the ONLY hospitals/medical niyad Jun 2024 #50

Anyone who brags about being a Christian business owner is a cheating, lying asshole dalton99a Jun 2024 #18

christians do tend to be the back bone of many volunteer social services dembotoz Jun 2024 #20

The Catholic Church runs a food pantry & thrift shop in my area, too. CrispyQ Jun 2024 #44

Since the majority of the population is Christian, that makes perfect sense. Mariana Jun 2024 #48

I've often considered Dr. T Jun 2024 #22

After The Rapture Pet Care Celerity Jun 2024 #25

Damn. You beat me to it. Dr. T Jun 2024 #26

there still is time to fleece the christo-fashies, think big! Celerity Jun 2024 #27

Rapture and money keithbvadu2 Jun 2024 #47

Is Christianity, as we now see it in politics today, following Christ's teachings? ashredux Jun 2024 #29

Christianity has been an awful authoritarian religion Voltaire2 Jun 2024 #36

You're correct. My post is to show, Christians, are really not Christians as was taught by their so-called savior. ashredux Jun 2024 #37

Jesus is weak. CrispyQ Jun 2024 #46

Trump has replaced Jesus in Evangelical Christianity Metaphorical Jun 2024 #58

It was always creepy. Voltaire2 Jun 2024 #31

Gone are the days, huh? Our Democratic leaders from Kennedy to Biden, along with 51+ percent of Democratic Party ancianita Jun 2024 #34

THANK YOU! B.See Jun 2024 #61

A testament to how effective the system they perfected over thousands of years is. Plenty of good people brewens Jun 2024 #62

Not true. You make this claim without knowing the faith you're talking about. ancianita Jun 2024 #65

No exodus. No conquest of Canaan for starters. Didn't happen. Archaologists find exactly nothing to back brewens Jun 2024 #66

That's IT? Two things archeologists haven't proven across a couple of millennia of antiquity? Puh-lease. ancianita Jun 2024 #67

Many of these devout Christians have no qualms about cheating you. They know they will be 'forgiven'. keithbvadu2 Jun 2024 #39

Good, because it has never been true Mariana Jun 2024 #41

The Christianity of my childhood resembled The Troubles in Ireland, maybe without so much blood. hunter Jun 2024 #42

Enough with the tax exemptions. Dave Bowman Jun 2024 #52

I try (but mostly fail) to live up to the tolerant, forgiving, and self-sacrificing standards ... dawg Jun 2024 #54

Yes, in fact I think it's bad. onecaliberal Jun 2024 #55

If I were to run a scam, I would assume a christian identity and set up a christian-branded business DBoon Jun 2024 #56

Get yourself some preacher hair and shiny new teeth if you need to. Go for that Godly look. brewens Jun 2024 #59

I think if you can make people believe that stuff Skittles Jun 2024 #60

I was so brainwashed as a kid I didn't think a religious person could be bad. SMH. I'm from SC. raccoon Jun 2024 #64