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Question...........if Christianity was founded by Romans (i.e. the Catholic church) and they got their information translated, then mixed it with pagan values (Easter and Christmas) to sell it to the people, because Rome needed cash and saw that as the best way to generate revenue...........
And then, fast forward to modern times with the advent of the "mega church"................
How can you NOT see that Christianity has been used for money?
Then.........factor in the Christian Coalition in today's politics..........
How can you NOT see that Christianity is used for control?
Question...........if Christianity was founded by Romans (i.e. the Catholic church) and they got their information translated, then mixed it with pagan values (Easter and Christmas) to sell it to the people, because Rome needed cash and saw that as the best way to generate revenue...........
And then, fast forward to modern times with the advent of the "mega church"................
How can you NOT see that Christianity has been used for money?
Then.........factor in the Christian Coalition in today's politics..........
How can you NOT see that Christianity is used for control?
True.
Factor in also the Eastern Orthodox Church before the advent of Islam. Christianity as with religion in general is about control.
Question...........if Christianity was founded by Romans (i.e. the Catholic church) and they got their information translated, then mixed it with pagan values (Easter and Christmas) to sell it to the people, because Rome needed cash and saw that as the best way to generate revenue...........
And then, fast forward to modern times with the advent of the "mega church"................
How can you NOT see that Christianity has been used for money?
Then.........factor in the Christian Coalition in today's politics..........
How can you NOT see that Christianity is used for control?
True.
Factor in also the Eastern Orthodox Church before the advent of Islam. Christianity as with religion in general is about control.
Of course it is. Back in the good old days (think 1100 through 1500), they scared people with the concept of hell as described by Dante in the Divine Comedy.
I mean..........going back to the same place every week, to be told what to do, or else you are going to be damned to hell?
One of the reasons that I don't trust Christians to tell me who God really is.
True.
Factor in also the Eastern Orthodox Church before the advent of Islam. Christianity as with religion in general is about control.
Of course it is. Back in the good old days (think 1100 through 1500), they scared people with the concept of hell as described by Dante in the Divine Comedy.
I mean..........going back to the same place every week, to be told what to do, or else you are going to be damned to hell?
One of the reasons that I don't trust Christians to tell me who God really is.
What in the heck? How can Christianity control people? No person can make someone else truly believe in Jesus Christ. It's ALL on a personal basis.
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Of course it is. Back in the good old days (think 1100 through 1500), they scared people with the concept of hell as described by Dante in the Divine Comedy.
I mean..........going back to the same place every week, to be told what to do, or else you are going to be damned to hell?
One of the reasons that I don't trust Christians to tell me who God really is.
What in the heck? How can Christianity control people? No person can make someone else truly believe in Jesus Christ. It's ALL on a personal basis.
.
How can Christianity control people? Wanna talk about the people who are shooting abortion doctors in the name of Christianity? How about the people who are discriminating and denying gays equal rights for civil unions and marriage, because they believe homosexuality is a sin?
Wanna talk about the bigoted bullshit some pull on each other? Compare Northern and Southern Baptists.
You can't get that kind of bigotry without someone pulling the strings via the preachings.
The only freedom of religion you're interested in is your own. I don't want to live in your theocracy.
True.
Factor in also the Eastern Orthodox Church before the advent of Islam. Christianity as with religion in general is about control.
Of course it is. Back in the good old days (think 1100 through 1500), they scared people with the concept of hell as described by Dante in the Divine Comedy.
I mean..........going back to the same place every week, to be told what to do, or else you are going to be damned to hell?
One of the reasons that I don't trust Christians to tell me who God really is.
What in the heck? How can Christianity control people? No person can make someone else truly believe in Jesus Christ. It's ALL on a personal basis.
.
Skydancer your problem is not with Marie or me or any other Christian, its with the govt. Its with those who lie to gain control over you life.
The only freedom of religion you're interested in is your own. I don't want to live in your theocracy.
Any Christian who trys to use his "faith" to control the govt and deny others rights is not a person of faith. True Christians dont want to control anyone. We want to be the light of Christ to show his glory so that others may come to him of their own free will.
No real Christian wants to create a theorcracy. Only those who are use Christs name to spread evil or lies about Him.
The only freedom of religion you're interested in is your own. I don't want to live in your theocracy.
Any Christian who trys to use his "faith" to control the govt and deny others rights is not a person of faith. True Christians dont want to control anyone. We want to be the light of Christ to show his glory so that others may come to him of their own free will.
No real Christian wants to create a theorcracy. Only those who are use Christs name to spread evil or lies about Him.
The only freedom of religion you're interested in is your own. I don't want to live in your theocracy.
Any Christian who trys to use his "faith" to control the govt and deny others rights is not a person of faith. True Christians dont want to control anyone. We want to be the light of Christ to show his glory so that others may come to him of their own free will.
No real Christian wants to create a theorcracy. Only those who are use Christs name to spread evil or lies about Him.
Beautiful post. I've met a true Christian in you.
True.
Factor in also the Eastern Orthodox Church before the advent of Islam. Christianity – as with religion in general – is about control.
Of course it is. Back in the good old days (think 1100 through 1500), they scared people with the concept of hell as described by Dante in the Divine Comedy.
I mean..........going back to the same place every week, to be told what to do, or else you are going to be damned to hell?
One of the reasons that I don't trust Christians to tell me who God really is.
What in the heck? How can Christianity control people? No person can make someone else truly believe in Jesus Christ. It's ALL on a personal basis.
.
What in the heck? How can Christianity control people? No person can make someone else truly believe in Jesus Christ. It's ALL on a personal basis.
.
How can Christianity control people? Wanna talk about the people who are shooting abortion doctors in the name of Christianity? How about the people who are discriminating and denying gays equal rights for civil unions and marriage, because they believe homosexuality is a sin?
Wanna talk about the bigoted bullshit some pull on each other? Compare Northern and Southern Baptists.
You can't get that kind of bigotry without someone pulling the strings via the preachings.
We both know if someone is "shooting" abortion doctors "in the name Christianity they aren't listening to Jesus Christ! Besides how is that "controlling" other people? It's just plain horribly wrong and a sin. Ever hear of false teachers and prophets in the Bible? That happens too and Satan uses it big time to deceive the hell out of people. (Harold Camping, Jim Jones and Manson, etc... as someone mentioned in another thread) The list goes on.
And homosexuality IS a sin according to the Bible. What, people can't have their faith in God and believe that something is a sin? And they can't exercise their right to vote for those they believe have the same values? Believing something is a sin doesn't mean alot of Christians don't accept others... just the "accepting" party has a conviction deep within whether they recognize it or not so they kick against it. We all have sinned and done things wrong - step up if you never have - I'll gladly give ya medal! lol
Keep it up!!! Before long freedom of religion will be wiped out soon, ya Nazi! Goes back and forth ya know. Perhaps unbelievers are the ones trying to "control" believers?? Hmmm? LOL Sheesh!
How can Christianity control people? Wanna talk about the people who are shooting abortion doctors in the name of Christianity? How about the people who are discriminating and denying gays equal rights for civil unions and marriage, because they believe homosexuality is a sin?
Wanna talk about the bigoted bullshit some pull on each other? Compare Northern and Southern Baptists.
You can't get that kind of bigotry without someone pulling the strings via the preachings.
We both know if someone is "shooting" abortion doctors "in the name Christianity they aren't listening to Jesus Christ! Besides how is that "controlling" other people? It's just plain horribly wrong and a sin. Ever hear of false teachers and prophets in the Bible? That happens too and Satan uses it big time to deceive the hell out of people. (Harold Camping, Jim Jones and Manson, etc... as someone mentioned in another thread) The list goes on.
And homosexuality IS a sin according to the Bible. What, people can't have their faith in God and believe that something is a sin? And they can't exercise their right to vote for those they believe have the same values? Believing something is a sin doesn't mean alot of Christians don't accept others... just the "accepting" party has a conviction deep within whether they recognize it or not so they kick against it. We all have sinned and done things wrong - step up if you never have - I'll gladly give ya medal! lol
Keep it up!!! Before long freedom of religion will be wiped out soon, ya Nazi! Goes back and forth ya know. Perhaps unbelievers are the ones trying to "control" believers?? Hmmm? LOL Sheesh!
There isn't a problem believing Homosexuality is a sin. This is America, you can believe what you want. Just STFU about it.... simple as that. You are not without sin. Who are you to judge others?
The problem isn't about the biblical concept of sin. One sin is no better/worse than another in God's eyes. So... while some rail against homosexuality, others about abortion and yet others about addiction... they are committing an extra sin on top of the skeletons in their closets... they are judging.
unbelievers trying to control believers? Gimme a break. I am a life long Christian and have NEVER felt threatened by an Atheist. But for once in your life... put your feet in their shoes.
How would you feel if there was a predominant group of people in the country in which you live that felt that Barney the Purple Dinosaur was our God and savior, and most of the rules that we live by were from "Barney's Book of Secrets"? You, being a Christian would very much feel threatened by this country's obsession with Barney.... when You know for a fact that Barney is a dude in a purple dinosaur suit.
They don't care what we believe... they just don't want to be subject to the rules we try to live by.