Christian Tr*mpers Have Lost The Plot

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[@tammya236]

They're pro-birth not pro-life.

[@yukonnoka]

They aren’t even that. They don’t want to pay for poor women to give birth either. “Pro life” is just code for sexist.

[@Barbara-jn2gw]

🎯

[@kimberlycooper4170]

With the no abortions stance and making divorce almost impossible to get, it's about forced pregnancy to make more defacto slaves.

[@Freaysclaw56]

They are NOT even pro-birth when they cut off prenatal and birth medical services to 40% of the American babies being born by cutting off Medicaid.

[@Freaysclaw56]

@ which makes no sense when they spend $500 billion for AI which will take all the jobs. They want to force women out of the workforce to create 50% less workers to accommodate AI.

[@robellis9511]

I worked in Christian radio in the 80s. When it comes to American Evangelicals, it ain’t about Jesus trust me.

[@CB_agotchi]

What's it about in your opinion?

[@brandirose3874]

​@@CB_agotchi*GREED*

[@tinaperez7393]

​​​@@CB_agotchi Yeah - wondering the same. Maybe it makes them feel "better than" everyone else and that's what they get off on. They've been so brainwashed by evangelical Christianity that only GOOD people go to heaven and the only GOOD people are the ones who follow our Lord Jesus Christ. And I dunno, they must've been beaten within an inch of their lives either physically or verbally or both about how bad and worthless and less than they were as children to want to be good seen as good Christians so badly. A lot of people with insecurities and shame - lotta poor southern folk and whatever - with a chip on their shoulder toward everyone "better than them" see claiming Christianity as a fix and a FLEX to others that makes them feel superior. Gives them the superiority they crave. As if superiority is the antidote to feeling inferior. God forbid we see each other as equals and cooperate in this life as a team to make life better for everyone. Remember, thou shalt have no other God but me!!! Isn't that literally the first commandment? And they love the get out of jail free card of all it takes to be with Jesus and God the father in eternity is to believe in them and ask forgiveness. So literally any time all the time you can do that. Cuz God loves you no matter what. And they love the story of the prodigal son - for the son who is wayward but then comes back home is the guy REALLY worth celebrating by the father. And what they REALLY love? The OLD testament. The part of the Bible BEFORE Jesus and his teachings of love and kindness and care and a loving God -- the OLD testament - the part of the Bible that describes a God flawed much like it's authors - straight, jealous, homophobic, insecure, mean spirited, violent, vengeful, lustful, horny, selfish, possessive, immature, entitled, narcissistic, egomaniacsl, war hungry, small minded, superstitious cult worshipping, child abusing, slave holding, authoritarian men. In fact I call them Biblical Literalists. Or Old Testament Literalists. Not Christians. Or at the very least false Christians. Because as Christianity by definition means you follow, believe in, and try to practice the teachings of Jesus Christ. In fact, I think every non fake / true Christian and non Christian should really challenge ALL the fake Christians. We shouldn't let them get away with misusing that term and claiming to be Christians / mislabeling themselves and falsely representing themselves.

[@ShiWolfe]

It's about white nationalism. They like carrying Jesus around on the cross because they would never walk with him.

[@outpostcheerfuloyster]

On the Protestant side, you have Prosperity Gospel: "If I'm rich, it's because God recognizes my unwavering faith." And on the Catholic side, you have "Eye Of The Needle" doctrine. So that you own your suffering and poverty, and don't revolt against The Man. It's perfect.

[@JeanineLaMonica_fem]

❤ “I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ.” - Mahatma Gandhi ❤

[@amberinthemist7912]

Yes another misogynistic homophobic oppressor.

[@hayanah7525]

That is so true!

[@LinguaPhiliax]

A false quote, but a true sentiment of many right now.

[@JohnLovellJr]

​​I have a meat puppet and his name is Jesus Christ

[@kmeeks92987]

I never knew he said this but I’ve been saying it for years.

[@karenshoffner203]

They don’t care because they want the sort of charity where THEY get to decide who’s deserving of their “generosity.” That’s it.

[@andredunbar3773]

Bingo

[@yvonneshaub6111]

So well said!

[@outpostcheerfuloyster]

In the doctrine, there's an asterisk overlaid onto most passages: "So long as they believe like ME." The Church wants to own and license the practice of charity, and even in the Dickensian era, "I am a Christian Man" was the sole way to say "ethical."

[@anniecook4051]

Yep. And that charity is all about power

[@butterflymuse2707]

Exactly this.

[@WillowT442]

I have become a better Christian once I left my church and became agnostic.

[@MyTruthTriggersYou]

Same. *Gnostic for me.❤

[@sassylittleprophet]

*Same*

[@tinaperez7393]

WELL said!!! 👍

[@leadwithgreeneconomy]

Same I’m an atheist and I follow Jesus teachings more than christians

[@anna9072]

Me, too.

[@Pfpfpfpfpf2020]

To them, empathy is a dirty word

[@ErutaniaRose]

As is compassion.

[@anonymousmuse9092]

nowadays they're going so far as to call it "the sin of empathy". truly baffling.

[@abolishthemonarchynow]

relegious people are always the worse at all human matters! always walk away when i meet them!

[@noahsabin7386]

They like to pretend liberals have a monopoly on smug superiority, but, I mean look around.

[@shanzhi3184]

Jesus would be considered one of us LiBtArDs…

[@JRandaII]

Hypocrisy is NOT a bug of conservatism… it’s a FEATURE. Rules for thee, but not for me.

[@TheWorldOfLC]

Any Christian who mentions the “sin of empathy” is no Christian. Christians have a job.. and that is to serve. And if empathy causes us to err- it is best to err on the side of compassion!

[@pigcatapult]

The words “sin of empathy” still do not compute for me. What does that even *mean?*

[@ShiWolfe]

​@@pigcatapultbasically allowing yourself to empathize with anyone deemed lesser (women, POCs, migrants, LGBTQ, children) is a sin.

[@patth7582]

​@@pigcatapultit means they've created a religion out of greed. Only in America. "Greed is, for lack of a better word, good." Everything old is new again.

[@SGarrett1979]

Love one another.

[@airenmarie1250]

​@pigcatapult it's a slippery slope fallacy. They're arguing that being empathetic and compassionate to all without conditions is basically accepting what they view as sin--e.g., if you show compassion and empathy towards a gay child who was kicked out on the streets by their family, you're allowing them to "sin" by being themselves and therefore disobeying God. It's a total BS argument that justifies being an asshole to someone who doesn't live the way you do.

[@mariealvarez2289]

I recently left the church when they were all claiming to be all republicans and saying that if you’re a Christian, you should be a Republican. I’m sorry but I would never vote for Trump

[@freedomishavingachoice3020]

Maddie Zahm sang it real well. "If it's not God" *All the Sundays, I worried I'd disappoint my mom 'Cause I never understood some types of love being wrong Something inside me was always steering left What father picks a few just to leave the rest*

[@Ajhcr]

I left after Biden got in and some bishop wanted to take away the sacrament of Eucharist away from him because he believes in abortion rights. Now I see what a scam ALL religions are. All to control women and to keep their bank accounts full.

[@zanzer386]

These Xtians MADE this happen. They hate their fellow Americans. They are “righteous” and “set apart”…it’s disgusting. I could not stomach it in the traditional Catholic Church anymore either. They are the real ring leaders of this….the Heritage Foundation.

[@butterflymuse2707]

What has Trump literally EVER done that has benefittied ANYBODY that isn't himself?

[@Amick44]

Nor should you or I. Or most people unless they are filthy rich.

[@FreedomforHaiti]

I consider helping poor and needy inherently good, not because of a promise for the afterlife.

[@zoeolsson5683]

Me too. I don't care about my status on judgement day (if there even is one). I do want to do good as a person now. Helping others is awesome especially if they are in a bad spot. It's not transactional. They are amazing incredible beings that need a leg up. I am radical left because Jesus is radical left ... His teachings make a lot of sense to me

[@B30pt87]

I agree with you. I am also radical left. I help, feed, care about people because I KNOW it's the right thing to do, because I feel it - not because I want to go to heaven when I die. Jesus would not have supported Donald Trump. He was very clear what he thought about rich, cruel men.

[@lizzydreamer6940]

I saw something in a show once where they argued that there is no such thing as a true good deed. There is always some kind of selfish motive behind it. Even by saying that "it feels good to help others" can be viewed as selfish because it makes *you* feel good. However, I am of the opinion that, even if it can be viewed that way, I'd rather help someone than not help someone. Whether there is a heaven or not. It makes decisions a lot easier when you simplify it to this: will this decision hurt others? If yes, then don't do it. If not, then go ahead. Of course, there are a LOT of nuances and it isn't always that simple, but it helps to think of things in that kind of way.

[@denisemayosky1955]

​@@lizzydreamer6940 That pretty much nails it!!

[@bjdefilippo447]

Absolutely. The beatitudes are radical. Jesus was socially liberal. He preached acceptance and love. I don't see this in MAGA "Christians".

[@ErutaniaRose]

I know you prob mean liberal as in progressive--not the political specific leaning. But I'd say in political definition, Jesus is more of a leftist than a liberal.

[@ST-ql3vh]

lol, wish I believed in the second coming - cus if it were true the "christian" magas would be lighting the night for a year as they burst into flaming torches across this country.

[@isatwospirit]

​@@HomelessOnlineWould you like to get some information on that topic, or do you prefer stirring the pot with (actually pretty stupid) talking points?

[@isatwospirit]

@@HomelessOnline It surely wasn't my intention to insult you. I'm very sorry if I anything I said caused that impression. Would you let me know how I did? And yes, about those "sex changes". Guess I'll give you the short version then: Those do not happen. For a long list of reasons that I'll, by your wish, spare you with.

[@AnimeLuver0604]

​@@HomelessOnline I get the feeling your totally okay with circumcision and intersex "fixing" surgeries on infants. Which mind you are the only unnecessary surgeries being performed on kids or in this case babies.

[@mariej5907]

When I quoted these scriptures to christians, I was told I was naive and stupid. Yup. This is when I realized I was uninvited to the christian group, and happily left them behind.

[@chocolatesugar4434]

They only use the bible to manipulate people into doing what they want and to uphold patriarchy imo

[@danherrick5785]

When kirk camorn made the movies "left behind" - this is what is truly happening TO THOSE "CHRISTIANS" who use fear to spread "their" version of the message. Leaving THEM behind is the only thing you can do.

[@Palafertiil]

Naive and stupid... wooooow.

[@JohnLovellJr]

​​I have a meat puppet and his name is Jesus Christ

[@mariej5907]

@ exellent biblical quotation. John 38:62 perhaps?

[@dorettasdozen8537]

Preach! I worked in a school system. While free lunch may be stigmatizing (according to opponents) I can guarantee that the breakfast program and the lunch program were sometimes the only meal some kids got that day.

[@theronald2350]

Thank you! Their argument does not hold water-the solution to their concern is to anonymize the participants so that rather than some paying in different ways, everyone pays in the same way and the only ones who need to know are the parents and the school counselor

[@lizzydreamer6940]

It's also a problem of short-term and limited thinking. Kids who receive enough meals are able to better take in the information in school, which better prepares them for adulthood, which in turn helps society when they enter the workforce (because they will be more skilled and knowledgeable). It also promotes the idea of working together to solve problems, and supporting each other when one is struggling. But because people want to fight over resources, and hoard it for themselves instead of sharing it, or because they think others are less deserving of it, they don't realize that this will cost us in the future. It's the same with CEO's not giving a crap about their workers. In the end, they will lose the respect of their workers, which leads to poor performance and quality (or they become overworked which leads to the same problem). This in turn affects their clientele, and ultimately their business. At the end of the day, greed, selfishness and hatred is short-sighted and will always only end in failure. It is the snake biting its own tail until there is nothing left.

[@denisemayosky1955]

And to take that away just so some obscenely wealthy guy can buy his fifth vacation home in the Hamptons or whatever is beyond cruel!!

[@AuntieMamies]

They think it's totally fine to let kids starve if they don't wanna go work at McDonalds at the age of 3

[@Rg-ui1wl]

I left the Church but stay with my Christ.

[@littletsmom8854]

You obeyed REV 18;4

[@michellecobb8403]

Same. I feel closer to Him now.

[@JohnLovellJr]

​​I have a meat puppet and his name is Jesus Christ

[@denisemayosky1955]

​@@JohnLovellJr Why don't you get to know the REAL Jesus Christ and dump your imaginary friend there?

[@johnmichaelson9173]

It's the only way & it's exactly what Jesus would do.

[@Faeriethorn]

As I grew up, the crazy conservatives in my parents’ church in Texas (Church of Christ) we were told over and over: It is the parents’ responsibility to feed and care for babies and children. I couldn’t find any Bible verses that said this. My grandparents taught us it was our responsibility to care for and help the helpless, the unemployed, the struggling people, drug and alcohol addicts, refugees, conscientious objectors, strangers in need, vets, homeless, the list was long. They did calmly and quietly with no one really knowing about it. Until they passed away, that’s how they lived. Even hitchhiking folks stuck in the road! I do not understand these evangelicals and conservative Catholics, Protestants and any others that refuse to help and express caring and love for those that most need it. And those of us that are loved too. I miss them so much and try to honour their examples. They also could not care less about sexuality or gender issues or race or colour. What happened?

[@elizabethbatten8514]

My grandparents were the same.

[@patth7582]

Lust for power over the multitudes. Same 💩, different shovel- that's organized religion.

[@SGarrett1979]

I think the social division is intentional. So we cannot come together and rise up against the wealthy ruling class. After all, they are happy to use God to divide.

[@danherrick5785]

@@patth7582 The problem IS organized religiion - it's not organic - it's made up for money and power.

[@Cat-tastrophee]

I don't know. Your grandparents were true Christians, but somehow selfishness and individualism got in the way 💔

[@melanielynne0414]

Jesus was part of the resistance. Christians don't own Jesus. Jesus is a gift for the world. He is an example. It doesn't matter to me if he existed or not, or even if his name was Jesus. I try to do the right thing. I try to follow his example.

[@SGarrett1979]

I too attempt to adhere to the philosophy of Jesus.

[@danherrick5785]

Very nice - "It doesn't matter to me if he existed or not - I will follow his example" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jimspc07]

Its also very strange that many religions and individuals also do this as part of their teachings. Its not a Christians only thing.

[@franciscotrillo8269]

HEY CHRISTIANS LETS LOOK WHAT THE GOOD BOOK SAYS PROVERBS 17: 5 HE WHO MOCKS THE POOR REPROACHES HIS MAKER ; AND HE THAT IS GLAD AT CALAMITIES SHALL NOT BE UNPUNISHED.

[@denisemayosky1955]

They would just say that's "woke".

[@antigoniwoodland]

The Greek Orthodox priest in the community I used to belong to believes we shouldn’t help the poor and homeless because that just enables them. I can’t with these “religious” people anymore. I’m out of that.

[@meredithwilliams4671]

I left my Orthodox church because of the ultraconservatism. My priest was antisemitic, racist, and misogynistic.

[@denisemayosky1955]

Boy, is that "priest" going to be disappointed on that Day!! Smh

[@briancaron5896]

They don't care, all they care about is not having to pay the taxes to support these programs. For them, its all about me ( meaning it all about them).

[@zoeolsson5683]

I know and it makes me flipping mad. No-one likes to pay more tax than they should (... Though I would love to be in a position where I could pay lots of excessive tax and not be bothered 😅) But money is society's not ours. The Pharisees tried to trick Jesus to get the people to not pay taxes to Rome and Jesus replied whose head is on the coin? “Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar” is a phrase from the Bible that refers to the idea that people should pay taxes and fulfill civic duties.

[@eclecticrhapsody8693]

It's not even about the programs. They are not paying their fair share of taxes anyway. It's really about who has the power to control and manipulate others. How far can they go while destroying the very thing that the bible talks about taking care of. The American people have been sold to the highest bidders. America was never civil and has lost whatever moral compass it thought it had.

[@outdoorgearguy]

Worship of me is philosophical Satanism

[@elyse3293]

Yep I was walking around at a Habitat for Humanity Restore today. The local news was covering the crash, I'm a few miles from DC. A cheeto lover was talking to his friend inside and said he loved that the Blacks and Spanish are cut off from being lazy. Ffs, I wanted to tell him billionaires should not exist.

[@Movies4118]

It was never about preserving life. It was always about power.

[@nancy.dave.williams]

Power and greed. When the Catholic Church realized they could rule beyond borders and collect a tax as a “ donation” the first truly evil corporation devoted to causing human suffering was created

[@alexemerson9886]

I think this is, as much as anything, the pall of prosperity gospel. The poors ~deserve~ their poverty, because if they were ✨️good✨️ people, they'd have god's favor and wouldn't be poor. An utter perversion of *both* Testaments.

[@JChaos1120]

Cheeto is a literal golden calf. idk how much more obvious God could have made it?

[@AlexCampoe]

We really need to stop referring to these people as pro life. Pro birth is much more accurate. After that you are on your own kid

[@donHooligan]

anti-choice

[@Savalatte]

I think Anti-choice is a better term because if you say pro-birth then it implies that liberals are against birth in some way. By contrast, saying anti-choice or pro-force indicates they are forcing their decisions on others.

[@denisemayosky1955]

Let's call it what it *really* is: "pro-control"!!

[@cherylmoser6383]

These are the people that crucified Jesus- and would certainly do so again if he was here.

[@pam7500]

Not true.

[@zoeolsson5683]

​@@pam7500yes they would. The maga "christian" is equivalent to the Pharisees. Jesus would be very disappointed in how his teachings have been manipulated by maga "christians". They are not following Christ though they use his name. Jesus could walk among them and they would belittle Christ as being too woke and then they would crucify him. What they say about Liz and Adam .... RINO? Maga Christians are CINO Christians in name only.

[@zoeolsson5683]

My comments are being deleted

[@zoeolsson5683]

But I agree that Maga Christians are CINO Christians in name only.

[@zoeolsson5683]

But as a Christian for over 40 years, these "Christians" aren't really following Christ.

[@judywood4530]

I do not practice a religion, but my liberal personal philosophy follows the precepts of Christiaity much more closely than many who park their behinds in church pews every Sunday and declare their rightousness. If there is a Heaven, I believe that Christ is weeping.

[@tinaperez7393]

Ha ha! They're just church pew butt parkers! 😂😂😂

[@mtnbiker14]

The "Religious Right" is a construct started in the later 1970s. Before that, the church didn't care about abortion. If you read up on it, the whole movement is a racist effort to find a way around de-segregation and abortion was just the rallying cry that they found could become a polarizing issue to gain support around a more palatable issue. In fact, the Christian Medical Society met in 1968 around the issue of abortion, declared that there was no clear stance about it either way in the Bible, but acknowledged that there was sometimes a necessity for it and also that the church had no business to dictate what a woman could choose. (Hypocrisy not lost on me, as the institutions of the church constantly tell people what they can and cannot do).

[@iluvcoffe252]

i wish the older women in my family had half the knowledge you have on this subject they are so ignorant

[@LiquidSonshine]

Never underestimate the power of racism! I was more important to be able to say the "n" word and other slurs than leadership. A thing that was purposed to be crooked will remain just that; twisted and deformed.

[@Savalatte]

Although there's some truth to this in the beginning, things changed and people became accepting of interacial marriage anyway. Having said that, the major story here is that the church changed for the sake of the REPUBLICAN PARTY, not because they were trying to be faithful to the bible or church teaching.

[@eclecticrhapsody8693]

​@Savalatte Not all accept interracial marriage. That is still an issue, especially in the southern states and rural towns. Why is there so much hate around this made-up construct of race?

[@commandosolo1266]

"The Christian Medical Society met in 1968 around the issue of abortion, [and] declared that there was no clear stance about it either way in the Bible...." But the Bible is quite clear... in its silence. You see, the Romans had a very effective pregnancy terminating pill called "silphium." And we know how Yeshua and the apostles just went on and on about how sinful -- no. No, you have never heard of silphium because they never said a word against it. Were they shy about discussing things they disapproved of? And what was Paul's ethnicity? Oh yeah, he was a Roman! So the Bible's very clear in its stance: guys, this is not our business. If you, dear reader, have a moral concern about abortion, believe it or not I share your ethical queasiness. But the fact is the pro-life position has no Biblical basis. And that's okay. The Bible fails to condemn slavery too, and we all know slavery is wrong. ...We all do know slavery is wrong, don't we?

[@James-uk8dx]

I have heard them say if Jesus walked up to our border they would not let him in without papers. No joke. These souls have lost their way and are not capable of critical thinking.

[@patriciatoledo7900]

I’ve heard them say that they wouldn’t vote for a democrat even if he was “the good Lord Jesus Christ.” Not sure who they are following. Don’t forget evangelicals voted for Dennis Leroy Hof who was a MAGA businessman who also owned several brothels in NV. The Lord couldn’t even, and “took him home” before Hof could take office.

[@cathystarr417]

Thank you for speaking truth! My husband and I are christians and he has been a pastor and we are completely against Trump and everything he's doing! I don't understand people in the church supporting him at all. I try to question people and gently challenge their beliefs and actions. We have been very lucky in finding our current church, which is United Methodist. Our pastor is a woman and preaches from the scriptures every week and will speak, from the pulpit, the truth of our current situation. Our church has more outreach than churches 10x our size. We live those verses you read today. I don't know your story but please don't lose faith in all churches or christians, there are many out there that strive to live the life Jesus told us to live. If course no one is perfect or without sin but our motives are truthful and align with teachings of Jesus. We need to come together and organize into a force that can make some noise and stand up for the downtrodden. Thank you again for your video and God bless.

[@angelacecca548]

Amen 🙏

[@chocolatesugar4434]

We can only unite in truth not beliefs

[@Lynda-r3r]

Thank you for your message. I am a Methodist now, but was raised a Southern Baptist. Expressed in simple words; Baptists try to condemn people, while methodists help pull folks up and teach them about how Jesus loves us and how he wishes us to serve. A simplistic view, but what I feel. I was condemned by the Baptists for having a child out of wedlock.

[@rebeccamartin2399]

​@@Lynda-r3rBy judging you they committed a grave sin, to presume to know the mind of God. Hope you find peace, love and acceptance. No I'm not Christian but I try to live my life according to the teachings of Jesus.

[@Lynda-r3r]

Rebecca, you are judging me, so now who is committing the sin? We are all sinners in the face of God. In any case, I was making a direct observation and not a condemnation. You are the very kind of Christian zealot I was speaking of when I spoke of the Southern Baptists. I have plenty of peace and love in my life, thank you very much

[@ErutaniaRose]

Even if you ignore all the moral issues, Trump fundamentally is a transactional person--the Bible preaches to not be that. Period.

[@rebeccahickman2713]

Thank you sooo much for this posting my family is full of pastors and they all worship trump. He is definitely the ANTI CHRIST if you believe in that thing. Which they do….

[@Palafertiil]

I've been saying he's either the antichrist or the beast. And they just don't see it.

[@denisemayosky1955]

And they STILL worship him, knowing who he is??? That's disturbing...!

[@kelsie_adams]

I was just recommended this video. I'm an Evangelical Christian (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod) and happily quote Matthew 25 to many of my fellow Christians. I'll go so far as to ask "is building a wall welcoming the stranger? I'd sure hate standing before God and have to explain why I thought it was acceptable to refer to people as vermin and to take food away from children." I also gleefully say "I'm pro life: I support health care for everyone, free food for those who are hungry, anti-death penalty..... Pro life means womb to tomb. I'm not just pro birth." Great video.

[@Prometheus_Bound]

It is hard being a conservative who is anti-Trump. Thanks for expressing that point of view.

[@denisemayosky1955]

👍 Awesome!!

[@brendacarmichael3180]

"The death of human empathy is one of the earliest and most troubling signs of a culture about to fall into barbarism."-Hannah Arendt

[@dchillman]

These verses should be on billboards throughout the nation.

[@ErutaniaRose]

0:48 Thank you for using your brain and critical thinking, alongside your faith, to fight for human rights. It always brings me joy to find out someone has left the "pro-life" movement. Especially as someone who could die without gyno care.

[@chrislaustin]

Thanks for reading Matthew 25 31-46, as it pretty much sums up what it is to be a Christian, and what those who follow Jesus should strive for. Since the age of 45/47 and his cult, I have seen so many trees claiming to be Christian and none of them produce any kind of fruit. I've actually seen more pastors preaching hate then I ever thought possible, and just a few days ago one threw up a yahtzee salute(I couldn't make this stuff up if I tried). Always remember, there's no love, like Christian h8te, and the evangelicals shows us that every chance they get.

[@mucornod]

Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God. It means separation of church and state.

[@kgs2280]

Yes, it was the hypocrisy that caused me to leave the church, too. So much hypocrisy, especially by the women.

[@ATtravel666]

As with a lot of things in life, what attracts some people to religion is the ability to inflict harm, have power over others and to make their life a misery.

[@patth7582]

Without the burden of consciousness. That's the absolution of a god.

[@RM-hi4vv]

Crickets from a lot of the general citizens, yes. But some of the politicians (e.g. GA Rep. Rich McCormick) have fabulous responses; little kids should just get their own jobs to pay for their school lunches. Because it will build character or some shit. This country is extremely distressing under these ghouls.

[@garybowler5946]

These are old testament "christians", fire and brimstone, hate and contempt.

[@armi4276]

The hypocrisy is astounding

[@mattbrown837]

Both sides

[@LostInThisGardenofLife]

What do we care what they think, they’ve proved they don’t stand for anything but ignorance over the years.

[@kurtkoeller5]

And hypocrisy. My mom is a trump supporter and she made sure I got free lunch at school, we used food stamps, government healthcare, the foodbank, and probably other programs that I didn't know about. I stopped talking to her and blocked her on FB, the last straw being commenting that she bought maga merch and wanted to buy more and this woman is a hoarder who's home I cant go into because it's too overwhelming, too overcrowded.

[@carriehazel77]

Because they are hurting people. That's why we care.

[@evergreenforestwitch]

Because they are in power in the most powerful government on the planet.

[@LulaMae21]

It's exactly this which has led many of my friends to become ex-vangelicals. Even I have gone through some deconstruction. The church in America is shameful, especially the people who say Jesus was weak and woke.

[@LSCoosCounty]

Our family verse of the week is Proverbs 31:8-9 8 Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. 9 Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.

[@stormy8110]

They don't even know the word "exegesis" lol I'm a former charismatic. No bible college but my late husband was a minister.

[@allysonwalker2084]

I became a radicalized Christian at the age of ten with Matthew 25-thanks so much for this!

[@Himmiefan]

Please do a video on coming out of the PCA! While my family were actually Methodist, we went to a large PCA church in downtown Chattanooga while I was in high school since that’s where all of my friends went. I was horrified at their anti-women views, and after my own Bible study, I found out that they were full of BS. I was 16 at the time! I was able to keep Christ, but throw out their un-Biblical views (and don’t get me started on Calvinism). Anyway, yes, I would love to hear your story.

[@Himmiefan]

Several years ago, I had two good friends who attended a conservative leaning non-denominational church, but they themselves were Democrats. They said they couldn’t see how any true Christian would be a Republican because the Republicans were so anti-poor. I thought that was very refreshing, and unfortunately, they were in the minority for Evangelical Christians.

[@judithmccrea2601]

Greed is foundational to Puritanism which is American Christianity.

[@anna9072]

This is why, when I speak of the evangelical right, I put “Christian” in quotes. It is what they call themselves, it is not what they are. Unfortunately, most of them are so armored in their self-righteousness that they are incapable of hearing the word of the god they claim to worship.

[@iluvcoffe252]

they are christian. they are real christians. christians with empathy are real christians too. but so are christians with cruelty. the religion does not get to wash its hands of its unsavory aspects. everyone outside the faith knows the wounds it can inflict by either reading history or just existing in proximity to believers. hate has been a part of christianity for a long time, and its not going to stop being apart of christianity until the people inside the faith learn to teach its terrible past and present to other followers.

[@rebeccamartin2399]

Very well said.

[@desibuxton6968]

True, Christian means "Christ like" and there is nothing like Christ in them.

[@terica6862]

I am really having to check myself about self-righteousness in my life. Refusing to do that was clearly me operating in my pride. Surely, these folks of truly believers have to know that pride cometh before the fall. I see fall arriving expeditiously.

[@leyrua]

I figured out a long time ago that not reading their Bible isn't a bug, it's a feature. It allows them to use the weight of a 2000 year old religion to bludgeon people with whatever message they want.

[@benjaminlin6524]

Former evangelical here, now agnostic. I became an evangelical Christian because of Jesus. I eventually left evangelicalism because most of it had nothing to do with Jesus.

[@drlarrymitchell]

WIC helped me to be able to feed my baby when- as a male- no other help was available to us. Goddamn monsters.

[@Greenplanet949]

They don’t care. They’re about wealth. If you have wealth, you are favored by God. If you’re poor, it’s your own fault.

[@jennamakesbugs]

Religious complacency is believing saying a prayer is superior to staying informed.

[@keepmoving1185]

Former catholic here, Amen. Mathew 25

[@bluewaters2829]

Love your direct and sharp sword of truth!! A Christian who exalts themselves above anyone else, is haughty and filled with pride, things that God hates. If you know anything about Jesus and His life, He commands us to serve others.

[@applesandlilacs79]

I think its about the authority they believe they have over others through the obedience religion garners from humans. Most things for them boil down to control of the passive gains of human awareness. Human batteries plugged in to their needs and desires.

[@gsmith3404]

Yeah... most so-called Christians haven't read that part, or this part, or the other part... or, you know, any of it.

[@barbaramartinez7705]

It's a club. It's a cult. Not Christion.

[@johnnyfreedom3437]

I retired in a small Oklahoma town a few years ago and it wasn't long before I had a couple of those Evangelical Christians at my door. I quoted some of the same Bible verses you do and lo and behold, they never came back! I don't know why they couldn't answer how many millions a religious prophet is supposed to have or how many jets in his fleet!

[@wyvern723]

They don't care. It's just another flavor of moral self righteousness. They wrap themselves in it. They want someone to look down on.

[@greenspiritarts]

Powerful. Powerful. Powerful. What will it take to get these supposed Christians to see what i, a feminist Druid see so clearly: that they are actively disobeying the sacred words of the one they revere as God’s son? How do they live with such obvious dissonance? Thank you for these selections. I’m going to send them, in a kind way, to my MAGA Christian friends and relatives. I don’t have access to way to find these verses so I’m glad you have shared these, thank you!!! 💖

[@AlohaChips]

Speaking as someone raised in Evangelical circles ... what happens is we reveal how closely were were paying attention to certain teachings and Bible readings--or not. Some of us nod along and find ways to justify the dissonance and stay among those people. The rest of us have become so repulsed we have either left Christianity altogether, abandoned the organized form of it, or simply abandoned Evangelicalism for other sects. The leaver-groups often carry with them a kind of moral wound from having to do this because it feels much like we were betrayed by our community, and yet we can't even understand when that betrayal really happened.

[@denisemayosky1955]

​@@AlohaChips Yeah, getting hurt by the church is a real thing, my husband and I found out to our surprise and dismay! You would think that church would be the *last* place you should feel unsafe in, but unfortunately it's true! We even read an article in a Christian magazine about that and that's where the surprise comes in - that others acknowledge that it's a thing. Fortunately, the church we're at now is pretty good, and stays pretty neutral as far as politics (although people do have their opinion, I've found out in Bible study), but should it ever change, we'd be out of there!

[@denisemayosky1955]

That's interesting that you're Druid! I admit I thought about looking into it at one time. It seems pretty neat from what I saw, but I am happy with my belief in Jesus as Savior for all - no matter who (even you!😊). I'm curious as to how you guys see Jesus - whether you see Him as God's Son, or a good teacher, or just a great example of how to be! And you're right, these "evangelicals" have totally lost the plot!

[@cyndianderson7056]

My grandson is dependent on Medicaid for his insulin. He's a TYPE I diabetic. Without insulin he will die. I'm fkn terrified.

[@denisemayosky1955]

That's awful!! It makes me sick that these people don't care that they're hurting others! It may not mean much, but you'll be in my prayers!

[@brin3m]

luke 14:12-14 always reminds me of how my own family has fallen so far away from what we were taught. it makes me so sad.

[@B30pt87]

Thank you for speaking this concisely. I have been depressed about my second cousin who has always been a devout Christian who walks the walk, not just talks it. But since Trump came on the scene I've been horrified at the change in her. I saw her right after he had said the 'grab them by the pussy' comment. I asked her how she could defend any man that bragged about that. Her response was, "That's just locker room talk." I was dumfounded. I asked her if her dead husband would have talked like that, or my father, or my grandfather, in a locker room or anywhere else. She admitted, "No", but I could see that she was still in favor of Trump. I don't know how to reach her. I'm not even sure if I should try.

[@danherrick5785]

Those with eyes to see and ears to hear - I swear we can see the separating of the sheep and goats in real time?

[@ericajohnson7635]

As an exFundieNonDenom I say "Preach!" Love the earrings BTW

[@JuliaIsaac-u9y]

I usually try to like all the positive comments on videos. But there are so many this time that I'll ask you to give yourselves a "like" from me. Love and prayers from Canada. We're all in this together. 🇨🇦

[@denisemayosky1955]

And a "like" right back atcha!😊👍

[@geekalicious8725]

Thank you for addressing this issue.Thank you for quoting Matthew 25 it is one of my favorite chapters of scripture. It's basically a guide for following Jesus. May the LORD bless the reading of his word.❤

[@melifer1]

Matthew 7 says He will tell those "Christians", GET AWAY FROM ME I NEVER KNEW YOU!

[@msmacmac1000]

Angela, you’re kick ass. Keep it up! ❤❤❤❤

[@gabriel-gc4uf]

Evangelical would crucify Jesus if he was to come back

[@KarlDubhe]

They're thanking Jesus for the opportunity to demonstrate that they never knew Him.

[@mareamiller6957]

In my circles: babies are innocent before they are born. But then: born in sin: little bundle of iniquity. They have completely lost the plot

[@denisemayosky1955]

I know! I've heard of one "Christian" preacher at least who sees babies as inherently evil because of sin, so they must be spanked at every opportunity - they mess their diaper, they cry (cuz they're just trying to manipulate you cuz they're so evil, you know - trying to get you to feed them, burp them, change their diaper, show them affection, basically things they can't do themselves - the little devils!!😈). Talk about a trip into Crazytown...🤯

[@reversefulfillment9189]

Their exegesis is to exit Jesus.

[@gabriellebrown7821]

Amen, sister.

[@marilynvelez8147]

I think that was the point all along, they are pro-life but won't back the policies that help these children.

[@ErutaniaRose]

Yup, it's just a cover for control over women, white majority and supremecy, and capitalist workforce replenishment.

[@meredithwilliams4671]

Its not just the Evangelicals. Its the old high church too, like the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches as well. I couldnt take it anymore and left my EO church.

[@myeyeswentdeaf6213]

Ya wanna know what they think. I saw a video of one of them already mocking those who lost their benefits, calling them lazy and voice all sorts of disdain for them. Ya know, ‘bootstraps’ the typical ‘Christian’ right vitriol.

[@caroberton]

She called herself a former Christian but perhaps she is now a Christ follower. She sounds like one.

[@Godhelpus62]

As a Christian, I cannot reconcile the two words “Christian” and “Trumpers”. I don’t see anything Christ actually taught in their policies, attitudes, or actions. Thank you for all the scripture verses you cited. People need to know that this cruelty and hatefulness is not of Christ.

[@amberlittle1706]

1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. How do you have a movement claiming to represent Jesus that checks ZERO of these boxes?

[@penneyreed7316]

They are not one bit pro life. They are 💯 % pro being a bully

[@gypcecatt]

Pharisees and Sadducees. I ❤ you saying that.

[@HoneySauvage]

Amen Sister! One of your best sermons! Keep preaching the truth!! Thank you!

[@briansomes6023]

And all said Amen so well spoken when giving a man on the corner a 5 $ it’s not up to me I saw I did and it is not another person who can say that was wrong I just did what the Lord said it’s up to Him to decide if the man on the corner was wrong or right

[@foobargorch]

Reminds me of the "gop jesus" sketch from 2016

[@foobargorch]

I think the original was "supply side jesus" but not sure, but i like the gop jesus version best

[@dianabraley8307]

I am a Christian - I will not allow those who don’t really live like Jesus to make me walk away from my humble savior. I listen to him and live as HE wanted us to live. Also - I agree that those who hate the stranger are in judgement under God. They are acting like Scrooge- they have poor houses don’t they? They have the same spirit as Scrooge did before his conversion. I am evangelical but reject the ones who don’t listen to God. My old pastor Rick Warren spoke out against Trump in his first term. There are believers who know his faith is counterfeit.

[@auggiedoggiesmommy1734]

When I lived in Utah and would have discussions with my “conservative” very wealthy neighbors, I got told that we shouldn’t be forced to pay for poverty programs with taxes, everything should be charity. The LDS that I knew ALWAYS wanted to do away with any and all government poverty programs. I was told that those people could join their church and tithe and then if they needed help they could get it through the church.i know they are gleeful over taxes not going to help anyone.

[@Freaysclaw56]

This is the sociopath, psychopath, narcissist pseudo-Christian.

[@Missunderstood103]

Clarity, humanity, applied ethics. What a nice gift for a Friday video. This recovering Catholic thanks you for your awesome share.☮️✌️🕊️

[@rahbeeuh]

My pastor did a whole year with the initiative (not sure if that's the right word) Matthew 25 alive and even after he continues to bring it up. It's important to have a giving heart.

[@carlaa3623]

They are not christian

[@solomotherwitch]

do you know how MAD my parents get when i bring up Jesus' own words 😂. i do not speak to them anymore and i will not set foot in church again. i was also taught you are the company you keep and i refuse to keep company with "Christ"ians.

[@nintandao64]

spending energy expecting christians to be self-aware will turn ur hair grey

[@njay4361]

Poor babies apparently only matter when they are unborn.

[@midnighttarot12]

Girl. I feel you so loud. I have been trying to speak on this since his first term. “They” are *not pro life; they are anti abortion, and let’s just call that like it is. I am completely disgusted. We out.

[@lilnbigman]

As you do unto another, you do unto me says Jesus.