"Why Aren't Christians More Like Jesus!?!?"--A Blistering BB Article

[Third Party]

First you had Christians, then in the 300's, Catholicism. Some Protestants have memorized the Gospels like you. Which is your favorite, I like Matthew.

Probably a few have memorized the entire texts of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. I'm sure there are a few over two millennium with photographic memories. And I'm sure Penny is not one of them.

As I said I do not have the bible memorized but I know what books to look in when someone quote a one liner like Evans and Fundis do so often.

Okay you have backtracked. I will accept that.

Now, let's see how you do at application. Please explain why, without looking it up, you actually are wrong when you say Catholics follow Jesus and Protestants follow Paul. IOW give the Protestant argument here, Penny. Let's hear you theological argument.

More often than not Protestants, Evans and fundamentalist quote verses from Paul instead of Jesus.

That or the Devil.
It's not a Christian belief to support greed, war mongering & help the rich get richer.

Protestants tend to believe in greed & war anyways.

Which verse in their bible is that?

 

[Meriweather]

Haven't read this.
But,
My guess is because Germany's enemies of Poland & Czechs were Catholic.

Not a bad guess at all. It is more encompassing than that as it goes back to a time when there was no separation between Church and State. The common people were beginning to grasp the idea that power and decision-making should not just reside in the hand of the Nobles and the Church. They, and not the Church, should be able to decide for themselves what the rules and beliefs are.

Today, we are so used to separation of Church and State--and democracy over aristocracy--we can barely imagine living in a time where we look around and see that most of the wealth is in the hands of the Church and the Aristocracy. And so was all the power. The uncharitable would say the mob wanted wealth and power, too! Those more charitable (and logical) would see the unfairness of wealth and power being retained by the few, and the rest getting so little of either. In many respects, a good man who had severe personal issues (as many of us do) was used. He came to see this later, but I don't think he had any overwhelming regrets.

 

[LeftofLeft]

I cannot put it any better than these fine folks at Babylon Bee, so here it is in its entirety. I would guess this is in response to the Twitter storms this week regarding the ICE raids and Jesus--but who knows. This is timeless:

(PS Unbelievers: THIS IS SATIRE)

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Christians these days are just the worst. They are always taking stances on divisive issues like abortion and marriage and constantly have a lot of people angry at them. This is so unlike the person they’re supposed to be emulating -- Jesus, a cool dude whom everyone loved.

Now, I’ve never read the Bible (I think Jesus would agree not to waste time on really old books when there are much lighter, more uplifting alternatives available on Audible), but my impression is that he was this really nice guy who went around giving everybody great self-esteem, telling people, “Hey, keep doing whatever you’re doing. You’re great and are going to Heaven.” That’s why everyone loves Jesus: because he told people they’re all great the way they are and don’t need to change. I don’t know where Christians got this idea that people need to sacrifice their old way of living and follow some exclusive Savior to get to Heaven, but it doesn’t sound very Jesus-like to me.

In fact, if Jesus were around today, I’ll bet he’d tell Christians to “chill out” on all their narrow morality that upsets people and accept whatever people feel like doing because it’s all good. The only thing he might challenge people to change is to try more socialism. The main thing to keep in mind is that if you’re making people upset, you’re not being like Jesus, who only made everyone happy.

Christians Should Be More Like Jesus, Who Was Loved By Everybody And Never Divisive

Would you bet that Jesus would tell Christians to give to the Government in the name of Christ or would He say give in His name directly? Jesus never said one word about the role of Government in His works. Further, I don’t think he would take too kindly to first paying off cronies.

 

[SobieskiSavedEurope]

Probably a few have memorized the entire texts of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. I'm sure there are a few over two millennium with photographic memories. And I'm sure Penny is not one of them.

As I said I do not have the bible memorized but I know what books to look in when someone quote a one liner like Evans and Fundis do so often.

Okay you have backtracked. I will accept that.

Now, let's see how you do at application. Please explain why, without looking it up, you actually are wrong when you say Catholics follow Jesus and Protestants follow Paul. IOW give the Protestant argument here, Penny. Let's hear you theological argument.

More often than not Protestants, Evans and fundamentalist quote verses from Paul instead of Jesus.

That or the Devil.
It's not a Christian belief to support greed, war mongering & help the rich get richer.

Protestants tend to believe in greed & war anyways.

Which verse in their bible is that?

Pick one.

Bible Verses About Money: What Does The Bible Have To Say?

 

[SweetSue92]

You're a Jackboots wearing bigot so you have us all beat, dear.

Do you believe in the virgin birth, and by the way what type of Christian are you??

You are not a Christian if you don't believe in the Virgin Birth, and I am a born-again Christian. I'm not telling you my denomination; it doesn't matter. It's not a big deal.

Born again, usually people that are born again are born again out of some tragedy or low point in their life. What was yours??

It was nothing of the sort. .

Answer the question, Penny Jackboots.

What possessed you to have to get born again??

What question?

Jesus called me. You don't hear it, but you are called. He said so in the Gospels you say you follow:

"For truly I say to you unless one is born again he cannot see the Kingdom of God."--John 3:3

That is exactly how it happened for me. It was a rational, reasonable awakening. One day I was not sure it was true; the next day it was the truest truth I had ever known.

 

[Penelope]

Do you believe in the virgin birth, and by the way what type of Christian are you??

You are not a Christian if you don't believe in the Virgin Birth, and I am a born-again Christian. I'm not telling you my denomination; it doesn't matter. It's not a big deal.

Born again, usually people that are born again are born again out of some tragedy or low point in their life. What was yours??

It was nothing of the sort. .

Answer the question, Penny Jackboots.

What possessed you to have to get born again??

What question?

Jesus called me. You don't hear it, but you are called. He said so in the Gospels you say you follow:

"For truly I say to you unless one is born again he cannot see the Kingdom of God."--John 3:3

That is exactly how it happened for me. It was a rational, reasonable awakening. One day I was not sure it was true; the next day it was the truest truth I had ever known.

So one day your woke up and heard a voice. I see. See I don't believe that, I believe something happened like a fight with a loved one, drugs, or a divorce, or loss of a child. Something.

 

[SweetSue92]

I cannot put it any better than these fine folks at Babylon Bee, so here it is in its entirety. I would guess this is in response to the Twitter storms this week regarding the ICE raids and Jesus--but who knows. This is timeless:

(PS Unbelievers: THIS IS SATIRE)

******

Christians these days are just the worst. They are always taking stances on divisive issues like abortion and marriage and constantly have a lot of people angry at them. This is so unlike the person they’re supposed to be emulating -- Jesus, a cool dude whom everyone loved.

Now, I’ve never read the Bible (I think Jesus would agree not to waste time on really old books when there are much lighter, more uplifting alternatives available on Audible), but my impression is that he was this really nice guy who went around giving everybody great self-esteem, telling people, “Hey, keep doing whatever you’re doing. You’re great and are going to Heaven.” That’s why everyone loves Jesus: because he told people they’re all great the way they are and don’t need to change. I don’t know where Christians got this idea that people need to sacrifice their old way of living and follow some exclusive Savior to get to Heaven, but it doesn’t sound very Jesus-like to me.

In fact, if Jesus were around today, I’ll bet he’d tell Christians to “chill out” on all their narrow morality that upsets people and accept whatever people feel like doing because it’s all good. The only thing he might challenge people to change is to try more socialism. The main thing to keep in mind is that if you’re making people upset, you’re not being like Jesus, who only made everyone happy.

Christians Should Be More Like Jesus, Who Was Loved By Everybody And Never Divisive

Would you bet that Jesus would tell Christians to give to the Government in the name of Christ or would He say give in His name directly? Jesus never said one word about the role of Government in His works. Further, I don’t think he would take too kindly to first paying off cronies.

I get your general idea, but He DID say, "Give to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's."--Matthew 22:21

That means that Christians are not to withdraw from society by refusing to pay taxes. That's it. However, it is NOT to be seen as a substitute for charity--and I agree gov't programs are a very poor form of charity in general.

 

[The Professor]

Because the Protestants follow Paul and to hell with Jesus.

You don't know the first thing about the Bible. I know enough to know that is true, Jackboots.

Ask me a question??

I have a question. First, some background. Some Bible critics claim there is a contradiction between Genesis 15:13, which appears to say the children of Israel would suffer in Egypt for 400 years and Exodus 12:40,41. which appears to say they suffered 430 years. Here are the relevant verses.

“And when the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram; and, lo, an horror of great darkness fell upon him. And he said unto Abram, Know of a surety that thy seed shall be a stranger in a land that is not theirs, and shall serve them; and they shall afflict them four hundred years; And also that nation, whom they shall serve, will I judge: and afterward shall they come out with great substance” (Genesis 15:13, KJV).

“Now the sojourning of the children of Israel, who dwelt in Egypt, was four hundred and thirty years. And it came to pass at the end of the four hundred and thirty years, even the selfsame day it came to pass, that all the hosts of the LORD went out from the land of Egypt” (Exodus 12:40,41, KJV).

My question: I know the Bible critics are wrong, but can you explain why? This is an easy question for anyone who has a basic knowledge of the Bible.

He made the pact with Abraham, so something like that. I might add the Hebrews were slaves for 400 years, but that is not how long they were in Egypt.

I would have preferred a more erudite response.

Anyone who reads the first Chapter in the book of Exodus will realize that when the Israelites first went to Egypt they were treated well by the Pharaoh because of Joseph. The Bible says “the children of Israel were fruitful, and increased abundantly, and waxed exceeding mighty, and the land was filled with them” (Exodus 1:1:7). Problems developed years after Joseph died and “there arose up a new king over Egypt which did not know Joseph” (Exodus 1:8). The new king feared the children of Israel and wanted to control them, “Therefore they did set over them taskmasters to afflict them with their burdens” (Exodus 1:11). Even though they sojourned in Egypt for 430 years, they were afflicted less than that.

Obviously, the Bible critics saw a contradiction because they thought the word “sojourn” is synonymous with affliction or the captivity. They were wrong The word means to live somewhere temporarily, and does not imply any adverse effects in doing so. A sojourn can be either an unpleasant and painful experience or one filed with prosperity and happiness. The sojourn of the children of Israel was clearly a combination of both.

 

[Third Party]

As I said I do not have the bible memorized but I know what books to look in when someone quote a one liner like Evans and Fundis do so often.

Okay you have backtracked. I will accept that.

Now, let's see how you do at application. Please explain why, without looking it up, you actually are wrong when you say Catholics follow Jesus and Protestants follow Paul. IOW give the Protestant argument here, Penny. Let's hear you theological argument.

More often than not Protestants, Evans and fundamentalist quote verses from Paul instead of Jesus.

That or the Devil.
It's not a Christian belief to support greed, war mongering & help the rich get richer.

Protestants tend to believe in greed & war anyways.

Which verse in their bible is that?

Pick one.

Bible Verses About Money: What Does The Bible Have To Say?

John 3:16

 

[Uncensored2008]

Because the Protestants follow Paul and to hell with Jesus.

Where you follow Muhammad as your god.

 

[Uncensored2008]

Because the Protestants follow Paul and to hell with Jesus.

You don't know the first thing about the Bible. I know enough to know that is true, Jackboots.

Ask me a question??

Was Jesus the son of god or a prophet, somewhat less of a prophet than Muhammad?

 

[Uncensored2008]

You don't know the first thing about the Bible. I know enough to know that is true, Jackboots.

Ask me a question??

Why so you can Google it Jackboots? Your illiteracy is obvious with every post.

No I have it memorized, not like Protestants , I remember the book and chapter. You Protestants memorize one liners.

Penny Jackboots claims she has the entire Gospels memorized

Sure Penny sure because you cannot use even proper elementary English grammar here, but sure 'nough you have the entire books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John memorized chapter and verse

What denomination is Penny?

Hezbollah.

 

[Uncensored2008]

Catholics are quite like Jesus, a big fat no for Protestants however.

So Jesus was a Pharisee, then?

 

[Uncensored2008]

Probably a few have memorized the entire texts of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. I'm sure there are a few over two millennium with photographic memories. And I'm sure Penny is not one of them.

As I said I do not have the bible memorized but I know what books to look in when someone quote a one liner like Evans and Fundis do so often.

Okay you have backtracked. I will accept that.

Now, let's see how you do at application. Please explain why, without looking it up, you actually are wrong when you say Catholics follow Jesus and Protestants follow Paul. IOW give the Protestant argument here, Penny. Let's hear you theological argument.

More often than not Protestants, Evans and fundamentalist quote verses from Paul instead of Jesus.

That or the Devil.
It's not a Christian belief to support greed, war mongering & help the rich get richer.

Protestants tend to believe in greed & war anyways.

Which verse in their bible is that?

Slobnazi is really good with Mein Kampf, but doesn't have any actual knowledge of the Bible.

 

[SobieskiSavedEurope]

Because the Protestants follow Paul and to hell with Jesus.

Where you follow Muhammad as your god.

It's far more likely you ally with the Synagogue of Satan & therefor are allied with Satan your false God of greed, and destruction.

 

[SobieskiSavedEurope]

As I said I do not have the bible memorized but I know what books to look in when someone quote a one liner like Evans and Fundis do so often.

Okay you have backtracked. I will accept that.

Now, let's see how you do at application. Please explain why, without looking it up, you actually are wrong when you say Catholics follow Jesus and Protestants follow Paul. IOW give the Protestant argument here, Penny. Let's hear you theological argument.

More often than not Protestants, Evans and fundamentalist quote verses from Paul instead of Jesus.

That or the Devil.
It's not a Christian belief to support greed, war mongering & help the rich get richer.

Protestants tend to believe in greed & war anyways.

Which verse in their bible is that?

Slobnazi is really good with Mein Kampf, but doesn't have any actual knowledge of the Bible.

Anybody who thinks greed & helping the Rich get Richer is a Christ or Biblical value must be awfully insane, or very ignorant.

PS.
The crime of Nazis is largely mixed Lutheran- Pagan.

They killed many Catholics.
But apparently few if any Lutherans.

As for Nazis they were bad.
But
Your British Protestants are even worse.
Only
The Synagogue of Satan is the worst.

 

[SobieskiSavedEurope]

Because the Protestants follow Paul and to hell with Jesus.

You don't know the first thing about the Bible. I know enough to know that is true, Jackboots.

Ask me a question??

Was Jesus the son of god or a prophet, somewhat less of a prophet than Muhammad?

Muslims see Jesus as a prophet & the Synagogue of Satan see Jesus as boiling in Hell or Gehenna in Excrement.

 

[SobieskiSavedEurope]

Catholics are quite like Jesus, a big fat no for Protestants however.

So Jesus was a Pharisee, then?

Jesus was what we'd call a Christian.

 

[Uncensored2008]

Okay you have backtracked. I will accept that.

Now, let's see how you do at application. Please explain why, without looking it up, you actually are wrong when you say Catholics follow Jesus and Protestants follow Paul. IOW give the Protestant argument here, Penny. Let's hear you theological argument.

More often than not Protestants, Evans and fundamentalist quote verses from Paul instead of Jesus.

That or the Devil.
It's not a Christian belief to support greed, war mongering & help the rich get richer.

Protestants tend to believe in greed & war anyways.

Which verse in their bible is that?

Slobnazi is really good with Mein Kampf, but doesn't have any actual knowledge of the Bible.

Anybody who thinks greed & helping the Rich get Richer is a Christ or Biblical value must be awfully insane, or very ignorant.

So, before Vatican II, Catholics were PROHIBITED from reading the Bible. Seems the Vatican wanted to keep the masses ignorant.

 

[Uncensored2008]

Jesus was what we'd call a Christian.

Not at all, ignorant Nazi. Jesus was a Hebrew of the house of David. He would be basically a Hasidic Jew.