It's simple.

are going bong de bong de bong. . .

But they only read the parts that they can twist to make money on.

15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?

17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.

18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

we become christians by faith, but continue by faith and works. also check James.

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thanks Marble

many of us forget that our faith goes with us wherever we may be. this forum is a good example, we can testify what makes us tick in detail which may normally not be allowed in some venues.

blessings forever.

Reality usually bites back.

The question for followers now is, do you disavow everything you have been spoon fed and groomed to believe, or do you disavow your spiritual leaders?

They needn't whine about their choices.

is appropriate for these "free market jesus" and "prosperity gospel" preachers and their flocks.

when i use it on other forums they usually have no clue that "mammon" is money, which would seem to be the first thing i'd wonder about.

They fucking helped him get where he lead them, they FOLLOWED him right down the slope, well, more like drop chute but....

That's really rich that they now lament the fruits of their labor.

A good metaphor for understanding the dilemmas faced by evangelicals who helped put and keep tRump in power.

I hope all those christofascists getting worked up to take over the world meet the same fate as the crusaders.

Thanks for the articles and links!

They hitched their wagon to this political shit ever since Jerry Fucking Falwell.

In the meantime they can cry me a river.

If Satan really existed and wanted to create a church, it would not be dark dungeons with pentagrams. Instead it would be exactly what right-wing fundamentalists have created. Bright friendly places that twist scripture to justify bigotry and hate.

to your “faith.”

Go see if your sky daddy will save you.

On some of the right wing forums they are wanting to use their guns.

Yes, but I propose that progressive and liberal Christians stand up for their faith, say that we're Christian and pro-choice, pro-environment, feminist, LGBTQ+ celebratory, and value other religions. If we hide, then the evangelicals will represent Christianity by themselves, and all will be lost.

Thanks,

Jon Paul Sydnor

so the world knows that some of use practice the universal, unconditional, inclusive love of Christ instead of the fear, hatred, and anger of the world.

Respectfully submitted,

Jon Paul Sydnor