Any Christian who cares more about the Old Testament or the epistles of Paul than the actual Gospels containing the alleged teachings of Christ isn’t a Christian at all. They’re the sort of Pharisee who demanded of Pilate, “Give us Barabbas.”
Although that’s a great and nuanced view, I don’t think you have to go that deep. Any indication at all that these “Christians” have love in their hearts for anyone who isn’t just like them? Do these “Christian” lawmakers support feeding the poor or helping those less fortunate? Do they support affordable healthcare for their fellow children of God? Do they support programs to help underprivileged mothers care for the children that their Christian/Republican policies force to carry their babies to term? Do they support any measure whatsoever that leads to helping people and not putting profits first?
I know I don’t have to go that deep. I know that I don’t have to worry about who’s a real Christian; I can just say “Fuck 'em all; the Lord will know His own”. But it amuses me to know that I’ve a better grasp of Christianity than a lot of self-styled Christians despite thinking that all religion is blasphemy.
Any Christian who cares more about the Old Testament or the epistles of Paul than the actual Gospels containing the alleged teachings of Christ isn’t a Christian at all. They’re the sort of Pharisee who demanded of Pilate, “Give us Barabbas.”
Although that’s a great and nuanced view, I don’t think you have to go that deep. Any indication at all that these “Christians” have love in their hearts for anyone who isn’t just like them? Do these “Christian” lawmakers support feeding the poor or helping those less fortunate? Do they support affordable healthcare for their fellow children of God? Do they support programs to help underprivileged mothers care for the children that their Christian/Republican policies force to carry their babies to term? Do they support any measure whatsoever that leads to helping people and not putting profits first?
No, no, and no.
I know I don’t have to go that deep. I know that I don’t have to worry about who’s a real Christian; I can just say “Fuck 'em all; the Lord will know His own”. But it amuses me to know that I’ve a better grasp of Christianity than a lot of self-styled Christians despite thinking that all religion is blasphemy.