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In reply to the discussion: Three Words In The Bible That Some People Totally Ignore [View all]tedbear
(45 posts)8. What confuses me is:
The idea of loving one's neighbor is a religious idea, and yet the Republican Party voters and those they vote for, will say they vote Republican because of "religious issues" and yet they vote for Republicans who have only one issue - that is to take from the poor to give to the rich.
Explain that, or better yet read the bible people and you will see in no uncertain terms that Jesus doesn't want you to take from the poor. Don't hold yourselves out as Christians talking about abortion and gays and every other issue you pretend to foster, when you are the exact opposite because that t-shirt has your number.
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They are more centered on the Old Testament than the New Testament but even then they are
jwirr
Apr 2012
#22
Like not eating shellfish or coming into contact with menstruating women? nt.
harmonicon
Apr 2012
#36
with the rich and having done nothing all their life, wealth plundering, firing people, company
lonestarnot
Apr 2012
#21
Scripture even goes on to tell you that it is easy to love your friends - real love is when you find
jwirr
Apr 2012
#23
Wow. That has so much meaning. And I am not Christian (or religious). Thank you!
AllyCat
Apr 2012
#30
I think it was Mark Twain (my hero) who said..........."If Christ came back today.......
Namvet67
Apr 2012
#42