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WinkyDink

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16. Christ would condemn this "pastor" for being both a self-righteous stone-thrower and

Reply to DetlefK (Original post)

Sun Sep 17, 2017, 09:20 AM

Sep 2017

also denying her help to those in need.

I don't know, but as a (lapsed, admittedly) Catholic I often wonder about other branches of Christianity and whether they teach The Sermon on the Mount.

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Texas church forbid Harvey-volunteer from helping victims because she's jewish. [View all] DetlefK Sep 2017 OP

We've moved from the ethical question "is it OK to lie to a Nazi to save lives" muriel_volestrangler Sep 2017 #1

I believe it was more because she is a lesbian, but I could be wrong. Chasstev365 Sep 2017 #2

As I get ready for church today a story like this makes me ponder another cup of coffee dembotoz Sep 2017 #3

And that's another reason we should not give federal money to churches. Baitball Blogger Sep 2017 #4

And yet the Mike Pences of the US will it is exactly why. Ilsa Sep 2017 #6

Jerry Falwell used to say that "God doesn't listen to the prayers of Jews"! George II Sep 2017 #5

Ironic, isn't it , that Jesus lived and died a Jew? keithbvadu2 Sep 2017 #11

Meantime, don the con is babbling about mountain grammy Sep 2017 #7

Pastor Ron Hindt dalton99a Sep 2017 #8

The hour of worship is the most SEGREGATED HOUR of the week in the USA. Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2017 #9

Thank you, that is very astute. KY_EnviroGuy Sep 2017 #13

I heartily agree with everything you have said. smirkymonkey Sep 2017 #15

The most unattractive feature of Christians is... perdita9 Sep 2017 #10

If there was a God, a photo would surface of the pastor screwing a goat. Vinca Sep 2017 #12

As a Christian, I wish I could madashelltoo Sep 2017 #14

Same mindset as Republicans.... KY_EnviroGuy Sep 2017 #22

Christ would condemn this "pastor" for being both a self-righteous stone-thrower and WinkyDink Sep 2017 #16

What I can't figure out is that jerks like this guy are more Old Testament than Jewish catbyte Sep 2017 #17

Thanks - great quote! KY_EnviroGuy Sep 2017 #23

She took a week off from work and donated $500 worth of food too n/t TexasBushwhacker Sep 2017 #18

There must be thousands of religious establishments in the Houston area struggle4progress Sep 2017 #19

Once again, Gandhi's quote seems appropriate stevenleser Sep 2017 #20

That's not a great way to get converts. nt oasis Sep 2017 #21