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Sat Apr 18, 2026, 10:19 AM

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“And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full.

But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you."—Matthew 6: 5-6

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Bible quotes to drive your MAGA relatives crazy [View all] SocialDemocrat61 Yesterday OP

I use this one often: Reader Rabbit Yesterday #1

Instead of the 10 Commandments, multigraincracker Yesterday #3

Just went looking to verify something about the beatitudes, and was niyad Yesterday #17

Some one on this site remarked. multigraincracker Yesterday #22

When orange me-sus (thank you, KSTornado) started attacking Pope Leo, niyad 9 hrs ago #32

My MAGA sibling who is a christian nationalist says we no longer need to follow Jesus' teachings travelingthrulife 11 hrs ago #29

I am so sorry that you have such a sibling. niyad 9 hrs ago #33

ding. this. AllaN01Bear Yesterday #21

As Christians, one should follow multigraincracker Yesterday #2

I have my grandma's red letter Bible. 1WorldHope Yesterday #4

I'm totally non-religious but the study of religions, like anthropology, psychology, etc. interests me - erronis Yesterday #12

You might be interested in a concept multigraincracker Yesterday #15

And throw in the "infinite universes" theories and we've got lots to study. erronis Yesterday #19

Ahhhh the mice are in charge, I keep forgetting. 1WorldHope 11 hrs ago #28

Don't know that these would work. "Christian" Nationalists are Old Testament people, not New Testament people. generalbetrayus Yesterday #5

Try this one for your MAGA friends RainCaster Yesterday #27

My favorite BuyBull verse: Sibelius Fan Yesterday #6

Bit of New Testament trivia I have always found interesting. generalbetrayus Yesterday #7

The "Eye of the Needle" was a well known gate RainCaster Yesterday #26

I did not know this. Thanks. travelingthrulife 11 hrs ago #30

Actually, there is some doubt about the existence of the Eye of the Needle. generalbetrayus 5 hrs ago #37

I like the idea, however, kairos12 Yesterday #8

My favorites AverageOldGuy Yesterday #9

And just like that, enigmania Yesterday #10

for some people the new testiment has always been woke . they ignore that and perfer the old . AllaN01Bear Yesterday #14

On War, Isaiah 2:1-5, a direct prophecy for ancient Israel lees1975 Yesterday #11

i always have a pocket bible and a pocket constititution with me at all times. AllaN01Bear Yesterday #13

Reminds me of when I was in the union. multigraincracker Yesterday #16

si. AllaN01Bear Yesterday #18

They are as allergic to the Constitution as they are to the teachings of Jesus. travelingthrulife 10 hrs ago #31

You're actually reading it. Not having it read to you and "interpreted" for you. paleotn Yesterday #20

something there about adultery? msongs Yesterday #23

Funny you should bring that up. Xolodno Yesterday #25

I would get countered with "even the devil can quote scripture." Lars39 Yesterday #24

I would be tempted to respond, "At least the Devil can read. Can you?" niyad 9 hrs ago #34

Excellent response to use! Lars39 7 hrs ago #35

Thank you. I have no patience for those scum, and no problem letting niyad 5 hrs ago #36