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fasttense

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121. Not really

Wed Apr 16, 2014, 01:52 PM

Apr 2014

If they took the bible literally, they would be all tied up about wearing mixed fabric clothing, eating shrimp and stoning their sons for being drunk. They totally ignore those things along with the things Jesus said about feeding the poor, clothing the naked, and visiting the imprisoned. They dig out poorly worded verses to point at in an effort to explain why abortion and homosexuality is bad when Jesus never condemned either. They ignore the fact that Jesus said Nations will be judged on how they treated the least among them. And claim Jesus was referring to individuals.

They ignore the fact that the only time Jesus was violent was to chase off money lenders. They risk their immortal souls by amassing riches when Jesus clearly explained how dangerous wealth was (The Eye of the needle was for the rich NOT the poor).

They pick and choose what parts of the bible they follow much like they pick and choose what they eat for lunch. That's how important their religion really is to them.

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What Would You Do To Jesus? [View all] CJCRANE Apr 2014 OP

K&R! hrmjustin Apr 2014 #1

This will be my new story for the RW nuts who are being mean to others, refusing to help others. Thinkingabout Apr 2014 #2

But that would require more than prayer and lip-service. DetlefK Apr 2014 #3

The Jesus as a Homeless Person statue CJCRANE Apr 2014 #4

"Get a job, you moocher." DetlefK Apr 2014 #5

"(D)istribution was made unto every man according as he had need". CJCRANE Apr 2014 #6

Ah, the sculpture. Very thought provoking indeed. cbayer Apr 2014 #7

From each according his (or her) ability. CJCRANE Apr 2014 #13

Good points. cbayer Apr 2014 #14

I guess the OP is more aimed at trying to open the eyes of conservative christians CJCRANE Apr 2014 #15

Some of the reactions in the community where this sculpture is found have been very telling. cbayer Apr 2014 #16

I just had to think about the "Need for Speed"-movie. DetlefK Apr 2014 #9

The problem is RW Christians think the bible is a-la-cart. n/t fasttense Apr 2014 #8

Not sure what you mean by a-la-cart, but I think literalism is cbayer Apr 2014 #10

Not really fasttense Apr 2014 #121

Ah, I see what you are saying. cbayer Apr 2014 #128

That would work f right-wingers were Christian Prophet 451 Apr 2014 #11

I think you're absolutely right. okasha Apr 2014 #17

I think that's absolutely right Prophet 451 Apr 2014 #18

Yes, you and the other skepticscott Apr 2014 #85

Had to do some research on Luciferian. Very interesting. cbayer Apr 2014 #20

Interesting take. pinto Apr 2014 #12

He's from San Francisco... CJCRANE Apr 2014 #21

Probably go away grieving. rug Apr 2014 #19

Many DU Christians might want to reconsider their behavior... trotsky Apr 2014 #22

Come on trotsky. Why foster so much divisiveness? Is it worth it? pinto Apr 2014 #23

Come on pinto - let's have some fun! trotsky Apr 2014 #25

I thought you had rug and Starboard Tack on ignore? hrmjustin Apr 2014 #36

I sure do, and it's made this group a lot more enjoyable. trotsky Apr 2014 #37

Well you should read them yourself before you make a judgement. hrmjustin Apr 2014 #39

I'd really not have to read their vitriol. What's your judgment, justin? trotsky Apr 2014 #41

I would need a link from you to judge. hrmjustin Apr 2014 #44

Nope, I can do no better. trotsky Apr 2014 #47

Ok do you think you continue to the drama here? hrmjustin Apr 2014 #48

I don't know, what do you think? n/t trotsky Apr 2014 #50

I am more interested in your opinion but I tgink many of the regulars including you and I have hrmjustin Apr 2014 #52

What Goblinmonger said to you in a previous thread seems appropriate here. trotsky Apr 2014 #59

Well that maybe so but I have seen you call for civility and you never say anything to your friends hrmjustin Apr 2014 #60

I think you will find that I don't actually call for civility much. trotsky Apr 2014 #62

Well trotsky I guess this right here is your hypocritical moment. hrmjustin Apr 2014 #63

I think you missed the point entirely. Civility is wonderful, but I question... trotsky Apr 2014 #65

But you have asked for civility and I have never seen you call attention to your friends hrmjustin Apr 2014 #68

I'm asking for consistency, hrmjustin. trotsky Apr 2014 #70

If you want consisteny then be consistent! hrmjustin Apr 2014 #75

I agree. Great advice. When you start displaying it, people might listen to you. n/t trotsky Apr 2014 #77

You see trotsky I was able to admit I wax wrong and a hypocrite. hrmjustin Apr 2014 #78

Alright, let's do this. Point to a post by a nasty atheist that you want me to call out. trotsky Apr 2014 #79

I am not playing your games sir! hrmjustin Apr 2014 #81

I figured as much. trotsky Apr 2014 #82

Trotsky your the one with zero credibility and you don't see it. hrmjustin Apr 2014 #83

Don't waste time with this one skepticscott Apr 2014 #84

He never denied what I said. hrmjustin Apr 2014 #86

Shift change I guess? Leontius Apr 2014 #87

Lol! I think they are angry at me because I brought up an uncomfortable fact. hrmjustin Apr 2014 #88

I have not made pleas for civility, hrmjustin. trotsky Apr 2014 #94

You never asked for civility here? hrmjustin Apr 2014 #96

I think it's a silly request. trotsky Apr 2014 #99

yet you don't say anything to the atheists about their behavior. hrmjustin Apr 2014 #101

Yet I offered to! trotsky Apr 2014 #102

I am sorry but I don't buy this. hrmjustin Apr 2014 #103

Point me to an "open" group/forum on DU... trotsky Apr 2014 #105

my point is you talk about civility too. hrmjustin Apr 2014 #106

Nope, there is no point. trotsky Apr 2014 #108

Civility is not being told your disingenuous old the time. Civility is not caling people hrmjustin Apr 2014 #109

If you want to go down that path, we certainly can. trotsky Apr 2014 #111

I should have included this was not aimed at you personally. hrmjustin Apr 2014 #112

Geez, in how many posts are you going to claim you have me on ignorr? rug Apr 2014 #117

Typical trotsky. Same old trotsky. kwassa Apr 2014 #126

I appreciate your concerns, kwassa. And way to set an example yourself, huh? trotsky Apr 2014 #127

It was not "out of nowhere". It was a direct response to your usual divisenness. rug Apr 2014 #74

This is just a clear wow moment to me. hrmjustin Apr 2014 #76

It's what they do it's what they always do. Leontius Apr 2014 #80

Two of those statements are correct. rug Apr 2014 #71

That's Friar Tuck to you. Warren Stupidity Apr 2014 #51

Thanks for the correction. hrmjustin Apr 2014 #53

trotsky, I support civility here across the board. Would make that comment to anyone. pinto Apr 2014 #45

Aw shucks it's OK pinto, I accept your apology for your inappropriate post. trotsky Apr 2014 #46

Cool. pinto Apr 2014 #49

Is there no room for disagreement on individual issues... trotsky Apr 2014 #55

I think differing opinions are essential. And common goals, as best as we can state them. pinto Apr 2014 #57

Great! n/t trotsky Apr 2014 #61

There you go again, calling out people you ostensibly have on ignore. rug Apr 2014 #67

Ye without sin cast the first stone! hrmjustin Apr 2014 #24

Indeed, hrmjustin. Good advice for yourself. n/t trotsky Apr 2014 #27

Trotsky look at yourself before you judge others here! hrmjustin Apr 2014 #29

I do not regret calling attention to hypocritical behavior. trotsky Apr 2014 #30

And you have never been a hypocrite here? hrmjustin Apr 2014 #32

Anyone is more than free to call me out for it. trotsky Apr 2014 #33

Have you ever been a hypocrite here before? hrmjustin Apr 2014 #35

Sure! *grabs a rock* AtheistCrusader Apr 2014 #90

Lol! hrmjustin Apr 2014 #98

It probably helps that I don't believe in the concept of 'sin'. AtheistCrusader Apr 2014 #107

Yes I suppose so. hrmjustin Apr 2014 #110

I'm curious - why do you put Anti Theist in quotation marks? You know that some el_bryanto Apr 2014 #26

Some do, yep. trotsky Apr 2014 #28

I can see that, but it's hard to use that term without it encompassing more than is intended el_bryanto Apr 2014 #40

I have no idea how to begin quantifying it. trotsky Apr 2014 #42

Yes some atheists feel it's all believers and some believers feel it's all atheists. el_bryanto Apr 2014 #43

I'll quantify it. Warren Stupidity Apr 2014 #56

Prime numbers are under-represented in your sample set. AtheistCrusader Apr 2014 #124

For god's sake, stop whining. LTX Apr 2014 #118

Thank you for demonstrating. n/t trotsky Apr 2014 #119

Demonstrating what? LTX Apr 2014 #120

Tell him to stick to philosophy, steer clear of theology. -eom gcomeau Apr 2014 #31

Lol! You would tell Jesus that he needs to change majors. cbayer Apr 2014 #38

I'd hit on him, because he's dreamy. Maedhros Apr 2014 #34

I'd squck his thrug until all he could whupple was geep. nt. Warren Stupidity Apr 2014 #54

Well, if that didn't CJCRANE Apr 2014 #58

Sunday: Cheer him wildly. struggle4progress Apr 2014 #64

Good thread untill someone shit all over it. Leontius Apr 2014 #66

Is this a good example of a civil post that contributes to the discussion? trotsky Apr 2014 #69

Just stating the facts if you don't like it you're more than welcome to leave. Leontius Apr 2014 #72

Hey that's what I did, too! trotsky Apr 2014 #73

Offer to let him use my razor LostOne4Ever Apr 2014 #89

No more or less than I would to any other human being. AtheistCrusader Apr 2014 #91

I think this is the best answer in the thread. cbayer Apr 2014 #92

That's the whole point Leontius Apr 2014 #93

When will you start displaying some? n/t trotsky Apr 2014 #95

What's that smell? Leontius Apr 2014 #97

That's right, you made Jesus very proud. trotsky Apr 2014 #100

I just asked a question but your response it says a lot, thanks for clearing up that mystery Leontius Apr 2014 #104

One would think AtheistCrusader Apr 2014 #113

Way to take a compliment and spit on it. cbayer Apr 2014 #114

I'm sure crusaders need quite a bit of correction from time to time as well. Leontius Apr 2014 #122

One usually doesn't judge books by covers. AtheistCrusader Apr 2014 #123

Ok, that's pretty hilarious coming from you, wouldn't you say? cbayer Apr 2014 #129

Jesus came to the USA on Thanksgiving Day in 2007. stone space Apr 2014 #115

Great story and I had not heard it before. cbayer Apr 2014 #116

Pester him with questions. okasha Apr 2014 #125