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kydo

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21. Sad? Yes. Odd? No and here is why.

Tue Dec 31, 2013, 09:19 AM

Dec 2013

Unfortunately, Christianity in the US became delusional around 1620 when this group of English Calvinists, set up camp. Ever since then this Christian idea morphed into what conservatives in the US label as Christian no matter your domination. Its this mixture of Calvinism and Capitalism that has created this US version of Christianity. Its a messed up combo that frankly is more about justifying hate and exclusion rather then love and inclusion.

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Home Depot founder worries Pope Francis neither loves nor understands rich Americans [View all] RandySF Dec 2013 OP

Good luck on passing through that Eye Of The Needle........asswipe thelordofhell Dec 2013 #1

Indeed. Yet another asswipe 'Christian' who has never read his Bible. In Nay Dec 2013 #35

Oh poor baby, why doesn't he just give his money away Politicalboi Dec 2013 #2

Matthew 19:24 Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for In-n-Out Dec 2013 #3

Exactly! nt Live and Learn Dec 2013 #4

And what does it benefit a man if he gains the whole world King_Klonopin Dec 2013 #6

I'm sure that Argentina had their share of "rich" that taught his lessons regarding the role of the jwirr Dec 2013 #34

Welcome to DU FreakinDJ Dec 2013 #14

Actually, I think he may be right... Wounded Bear Dec 2013 #5

Notice his American Exceptionalism? Ichingcarpenter Dec 2013 #7

He seems to be confusing money for charitable works with buying politicians Matariki Dec 2013 #8

That's what I got out of his comment, too. "Nice church you got here. It would Nay Dec 2013 #36

This asshole is so entitled, he thinks he can blackmail the Pope Chrom Dec 2013 #39

ah, the old business tycoon threat. well. how about if he excommunicates your ass? Pretzel_Warrior Dec 2013 #9

Wee! Is there anyone this clown wont threaten? Egnever Dec 2013 #10

'Motes and Beams' Are_grits_groceries Dec 2013 #11

If you have gained wealth through exploitation quaker bill Dec 2013 #12

I'll take "too accustomed to yes-men" for 500, Alex. JHB Dec 2013 #13

I find it odd any Christan would be offended by what the pope said on the matter. Notafraidtoo Dec 2013 #15

I imagine a great many Christians feel guilty when they hear a sermon muriel_volestrangler Dec 2013 #17

Sad? Yes. Odd? No and here is why. kydo Dec 2013 #21

That is so true. LisaLynne Dec 2013 #24

Thank You kydo Dec 2013 #38

So do I and I think I know why some christians rationalize being rotten to others Populist_Prole Dec 2013 #41

If that seven figure donation went to alleviating poverty, rather than restoring a cathedral muriel_volestrangler Dec 2013 #16

exactly.... /nt think Dec 2013 #26

and also publicity - getting your name on buildings like LiberalElite Dec 2013 #33

Recommended. H2O Man Dec 2013 #18

aww...poor little rich boy...he don't feel luved. SummerSnow Dec 2013 #19

Langone is the reason I do not shop at Home Depot. CanonRay Dec 2013 #20

I think rich Americans don't understand Jesus. nt City Lights Dec 2013 #22

that's more like it Chrom Dec 2013 #40

I don't understand why the new double posts on this Ichingcarpenter Dec 2013 #23

Oh yeah, Langone is a "good" greedy capitalist. PA Democrat Dec 2013 #25

My heart bleeds for the 1% etherealtruth Dec 2013 #27

"Eh you oughta be careful there your eminence. You wouldn't want my donation to have an accident. Ne Guy Whitey Corngood Dec 2013 #28

I have little doubt Dolan agreed with him rurallib Dec 2013 #29

Well, of course it's a pope's priority to cater to rich Americans - mr blur Dec 2013 #30

Did American Catholic 1%ers finally figure out that their donations might go to the poor? Baitball Blogger Dec 2013 #31

Mr. Langone needs neither the Pope's understanding nor his sympathy. Laelth Dec 2013 #32

Richie Rich warrprayer Dec 2013 #37