Posts Tagged ‘jesus’
What would Jesus do?
Attorney General and all-around bigot Jeff Sessions attempted to defend the parent-child separations that are taking place on the southern border this week by citing a passage from the Bible: “I would cite you to the Apostle Paul and his clear and wise command in Romans 13 to obey the laws of the government because…
Read MoreLest us not forget the real story of Christmas
It’s a damn shame how racism, homophobia, xenophobia, and disregard for human life outside our borders keep getting in the way of the those God loving conservatives like Mike Pence and Jeff Sessions and what should be their desire to help those less fortunate. If only they knew the true meaning (and origins) of Christmas.
Read MoreThis is not the Jesus you learned about in Sunday School
The odd thing about America that so many Republicans (including the alt-right) desire is that it would absolutely reject Jesus if he were still alive today. After all, Jesus was Jewish. He was very much a socialist. He was homeless. A refugee. He was anti-death penalty. Anti-school prayer (Matthew 6:5). Anti-violence. He strongly opposed the…
Read MoreReligious folk shouldn’t be filled with so much hate
A waitress with a pro-LGBTQ tattoo received this note from a customer. I realize I am a reluctant atheist, but in my lifetime, I have read the Bible from cover to cover three times (which is more than many ardently religious people), so I am familiar with the teachings of Jesus. And yes, while it…
Read MoreSomething to think about as Trump closes our borders to refugees
These people don’t know Jesus, and Jesus doesn’t give a damn about toilets
A woman defending transgender rights at a school-board meeting in Horry County, South Carolina last week was interrupted by a roughly 500-person chorus of “Jesus Loves Me.” Jesus may love these people, but these people apparently know nothing about Jesus. Son of God or ancient philosopher, I promise you this: Jesus wouldn’t give a damn about…
Read MoreRose City Park Church: The sign is real, and the message is fantastic, despite my suggestions for revision.
I assumed that this sign was a fake when I saw it, but no. It’s real. It’s also both shocking and refreshing. As a person who would like to believe in God and an afterlife but has been unable to do so, a logical, sensible, rational message like this makes religion seem so much more…
Read MoreIt’s a shame when people pose as Christians and give Jesus a bad name.
A Walkerton, Indiana, pizza shop is the state’s first business to declare it will not service gay weddings after the Religious Freedom Restoration Act was signed into law last week. “If a gay couple came in and wanted us to provide pizzas for their wedding, we would have to say no,” Memories Pizza’s Crystal O’Connor…
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