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Martin68

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36. If I was a a teacher required to use the Bible in my classes, I would cherry-pick the parts of the Bible with liberal

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Wed Jul 1, 2026, 09:25 PM

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ideology rather than the insane portions used to designate homosexuality as an abomination. The New Testament abounds in support for immigrants, the poor, women, and other liberal stances. Jesus was a socialist, if the Bible is to be believed.

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