Christians ...

[Fuzzy1975]

Where is your proof or sources or both?

lol Where do you want to start? Which religion? Pick one, we can go from there.

 

[VinnyVeritas]

... who needs 'em?



U.S. News // 19 hours ago
Police arrest 6 wanted for torturing, killing woman lured to join 'Soldiers of Christ'
Sept. 16 (UPI) -- A woman from South Korea was allegedly tortured and killed by a gang of at least six people in Georgia who lured her to join a group referred to "Soldiers of Christ."

So, this is a clear indictment of religion, and maybe, using yourself as the prime example, the religion of secularism.

 

[Fuzzy1975]

In relation to the OP’s original post

Here, just start with this.

https://www.reddit.com/r/atheism/comments/33tofh

The problem with the quest, is history is not great on keeping track of actual numbers. So in any discussion, the numbers are up for debate. But if we look at these historical guesstimates, compared to modern day on it become blatantly obvious that religion, in it's many forms is the number one driver of unnatural death.

 

[Bray123]

The two superstitions are so closely aligned that it's silly to separate them. Christianity promises an eternity of a gloopy honey/milk mix, Islam has 72 pieces of raisins (or lovely bits, depending on how the translator works it).

You're welcome.

 

[TrailerHitch]

Religion is way easier than we make it. Believe in it if you like, don't if you choose not to. Either way shut the fuck up about it unless asked.

 

[ll74]

Always odd to me how religious folks preach "judge not yest ye be judged" and yet they typically judge others the most.

 

[jaF0]

Christians are supposed to be compassionate, understanding, accepting and forgiving.

They are all too often just the opposite.

 

[TrailerHitch]

Always odd to me how religious folks preach "judge not yest ye be judged" and yet they typically judge others the most.

Truth.

 

[TrailerHitch]

Christians are supposed to be compassionate, understanding, accepting and forgiving.

They are all too often just the opposite.

Another truth.

 

[jaF0]

First up today we have ....

Christian Petition Condemns Faith Network for Airing MAGA Threats​

Petition calls on the Trinity Broadcasting Network to "take action to prevent the airing of conspiracy theories and threats in Jesus's name."



And also ....



Lawsuit

Christian Campground Accuses City of Using Floodwaters to Destroy It​

The campground alleges that the feud started after it failed to adhere to COVID-19 restrictions in 2020.

 

[butters]

Christians are supposed to be compassionate, understanding, accepting and forgiving.

They are all too often just the opposite.

that's the difference between those who would genuinely follow the teachings of Christ as a believer and those who are god-bothering church-going ugly people who are only interested in being above others in that race to heaven or wielding power over others.

 

[jaF0]

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Should Be Executed: Christian Commentator​

"I think these people should be publicly prosecuted and hung," said the conservative anti-vaxxer.

 

[ll74]

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Should Be Executed: Christian Commentator​

"I think these people should be publicly prosecuted and hung," said the conservative anti-vaxxer.

I'm at a loss about the visceral reaction by the right towards Swift.

 

[Fuzzy1975]

I'm at a loss about the visceral reaction by the right towards Swift.

Nothing they do surprises me anymore. They have drank the elixir, and blindly follow their chosen god...Trump, DeSantis, the far right press...doesn't matter reality is not a "thing".

 

[PaxNurgle]

And people praise this shit while denouncing "Radical Islam" in Afghanistan and Iran: I see no difference.

All I see is "Liberty." (Rightguide and Hisarpchobhelp1's definition thereof, as opposed to the dictionary definition, of course!)

 

[jaF0]

Well, of course they will ......


Christian

Christians Protest Outside Trump Hotel With Words of Jesus​

Faithful America is planning to quote the Bible on the mobile billboard it's sponsoring to appear outside of Trump National Doral Miami.


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[Buffalogurl]

Always odd to me how religious folks preach "judge not yest ye be judged" and yet they typically judge others the most.

That "phrase" 99 times out of 100 is taken completely out of context. Fyi...

 

[Rob_Royale]

EVERY religion controls their flock through projected fear of Hell of some sort if you don't comply.

Well yes, there have to be consequences, real or imagined.

As I see it, religion sprang from a need to control human behavior and put a set of rules in place that were fixed. They wouldn't change from leader to leader. This could potentially avoid strife between factions within a tribe as leaders changed. Over all religion would have been good for primitive tribes. It would focus on creating a cohesive society and increasing the odds of their survival as a people.

Of course, when one tribe had a god, the other tribes had to have a god, and then the idea backfired as tribes warred with one another over whose made-up god was greater.

It's a story that anyone with common sense could agree likely happened a thousand times in the history of humanity. It sadly continues to this day.

 

[ll74]

That "phrase" 99 times out of 100 is taken completely out of context. Fyi...

The actual words aren't what matter.

Bigotry sucks.

 

[RobDownSouth]

That "phrase" 99 times out of 100 is taken completely out of context. Fyi...

Seems pretty straightforward to me. Care to share you own hot take vis-a-vis "context"?

 

[Buffalogurl]

Seems pretty straightforward to me. Care to share you own hot take vis-a-vis "context"?

Sure, the verse in Matthew ch. 7, verse 1 is speaking of the hypocrite or hypocrisy. What Jesus was saying is clean your own "house" before telling the neighbor his house is dirty. Take the time to read the entire chapter......
Jesus also provides a way to "judge" in Matthew ch 7, versus 17-20 Paraphrasing, a good tree bares only good fruit, a bad tree only bares bad fruit.... in practice your supposed to judge a person by their actions..... think about it....

 

[bbcbarry9033]

Your insanity is flaring especially hard today. Did you forget to take your meds?

Shit! brb...

 

[RobDownSouth]

Sure, the verse in Matthew ch. 7, verse 1 is speaking of the hypocrite or hypocrisy. What Jesus was saying is clean your own "house" before telling the neighbor his house is dirty. Take the time to read the entire chapter......
Jesus also provides a way to "judge" in Matthew ch 7, versus 17-20 Paraphrasing, a good tree bares only good fruit, a bad tree only bares bad fruit.... in practice your supposed to judge a person by their actions..... think about it....

Okay, you've shown me that you understand the basis of the text.

Now show us how that does NOT apply to Christians applying their own moral code to the conduct of others, regardless of others' beliefs.

 

[Rightguide]

In relation to the Organized Church Matthew 6:5,6 seems appropriate:

5 “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.

6 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."

In this simple way, one avoids the Bible-thumping money grubbers in the organized church exploiting the fears and sympathies of the masses.

 

[JaxRhapsody]

Probably most of the nation for a while, maybe a generation, as faith in progress fades away or is smashed to bits. Not the bible thumping and snake handling, just a few mild versions that work for most people, like top 40 radio and vanilla ice cream. And then Christianity fades away too.

Would love to see it.