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In reply to the discussion: Three Words In The Bible That Some People Totally Ignore [View all]Drsdman
(14 posts)Nor are they really Christians. The church is full of people who are there for self-serving reasons. But by invoking God's name in order to attempt to elevate themselves by association, these people are using God's name in vain, and will be punished.
The Republican party teemed up with the imMoral Minority in the late 70's and infected Christianity with scums who use God as a stepping stone to power and wealth by tricking others who are also power-hungry, or who can't think for themselves.
I saw a study a couple years ago that concluded the American public, in general (including atheists), felt Christians were sincere and trustworthy. Something like 82%.
Now that the church, at all levels is contaminated by politicians, the number was around 40%, with liberals checking checking in below 20%.
That just about completely describes how bad the blowback is to the sincere Christians. Many of us have become disenfranchised with the "Church".