Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
Prophet dipsydoodle May 2013 #1
And as prophets go Cirque du So-What May 2013 #2
You should try Amos. Brigid May 2013 #3
Liam Neeson would be great. IrishAyes May 2013 #21
Cafeteria Christians. They like to pick and choose what verses to follow NightWatcher May 2013 #4
To be fair, the bible's numerous contradictions make "picking and choosing" completely unavoidable. enki23 May 2013 #9
That's why IrishAyes May 2013 #22
Unfortunately, the words "my people" will be interpreted by the right wing as "those like me" and jwirr May 2013 #5
Or rather a very limited understanding of what the bible says. zeemike May 2013 #14
Religion is just accepting someone else's hallucination. alfredo May 2013 #19
How do those biscuits taste? Are you a good cook? IrishAyes May 2013 #23
I make biscuits for those dear to me. alfredo May 2013 #24
Well that is true of any belief or non belief. zeemike May 2013 #25
I'm not saying one must reject a deity. IMO it is preferable to think for yourself. alfredo May 2013 #31
Well I make a distinction between spiritual beliefs and religion. zeemike May 2013 #34
But the flour doesn't become biscuits without using our mind and body to make it. alfredo May 2013 #35
And without the flower, you mind and body won't produce shit. zeemike May 2013 #36
The wheat didn't become flour without human intervention. An act of faith didn't make it flour. alfredo May 2013 #37
True enough. zeemike May 2013 #38
We came from nature and remain a part of nature. alfredo May 2013 #39
And nature sustains us all. zeemike May 2013 #40
And we need to give back. Even the lowly bean gives nitrogen to the soil that nourishes it. alfredo May 2013 #43
But...he was talking about the people back then! n2doc May 2013 #6
Thank you, Brigid IrishAyes May 2013 #7
Why thank you, IrishAyes. Brigid May 2013 #8
True IrishAyes May 2013 #18
gotta love the NIV hfojvt May 2013 #10
Oh, Isaiah would leave no one unscathed. Brigid May 2013 #13
depends if you are talking about Isaiah hfojvt May 2013 #17
Ezekiel 16:49 has always made me think of the Republicans. QC May 2013 #11
That's a good one too. Brigid May 2013 #12
There ya go! Rosa Luxemburg May 2013 #15
Yeah... go figure! IrishAyes May 2013 #20
Very meaningful and true! hrmjustin May 2013 #16
Then there's King Solomon... defacto7 May 2013 #26
Ummm...religion is not for the ruling class/oppressors ReasonableToo May 2013 #27
Religion is what keeps the poor from murdering the rich - Napoleon Bonaparte YeahSureRight May 2013 #28
religion is the best weapon the oppressor has datasuspect May 2013 #33
I'm pretty sure a New Testament personage had a few words that might fit. WinkyDink May 2013 #29
Oh, yes. Brigid May 2013 #30
There is only one God and His name is Allah datasuspect May 2013 #32
"Rob not the poor, because they are poor." NaturalHigh May 2013 #41
james 5 arely staircase May 2013 #42
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Dear Repugs: A certain Ol...»Reply #13