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Hassin Bin Sober

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290. Yeah, we have Christian nationalists actually running the house and you are whining about a handful of Muslims

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Lots of Democrats are Christian. Why All the Hate? [View all] qwlauren35 Mar 3 OP

The brand has been poisoned. Gore1FL Mar 3 #1

Well, living in a city where there are Liberal Christian Churches helps... electric_blue68 Mar 3 #16

Only for those who allow it to be.. whathehell Mar 3 #47

This message was self-deleted by its author speak easy Mar 3 #61

I didn't come to the conclusion via mass media. Gore1FL Mar 3 #211

Conflating Right Wing Evangelicals whathehell Mar 3 #252

I've taken history classes. Gore1FL Mar 3 #292

Wow...Really? whathehell Mar 3 #299

Thanks for the example of mainstream christian love! Gore1FL Mar 3 #310

Lol..It didn't feel like thats what you wanted.. whathehell Mar 3 #314

Let's review Gore1FL Mar 4 #322

I keep saying these good Christians we've always been told about have had since the 50s to push back on brewens Mar 3 #148

I agree with the poster even though I don't believe. But I can recognize Wonder Why Mar 3 #176

You make excellent points.. whathehell Mar 3 #270

Except that every chance, they lump themselves together. nt Gore1FL Mar 4 #323

Please explain that one to the rest of us. Wonder Why Mar 4 #327

We are talking generically about Christians in this very thread. Gore1FL Mar 4 #328

If you haven't an answer, never mind. Wonder Why Mar 5 #335

I see you aren't forthcoming with the answers required to the questions posed to clarify your question. Gore1FL Mar 5 #336

If I was asked my religious persuation, I'd answer.... OAITW r.2.0 Mar 3 #2

That's how I feel as well. Haggard Celine Mar 3 #25

8 Years of Jesuit education made me an agnostic. OAITW r.2.0 Mar 3 #27

The Pope is a Jesuit. I think he's the first Jesuit Pope. Haggard Celine Mar 3 #32

I really like and respect Pope Francis. Long life and good health to him. Hekate Mar 3 #56

LOL! You and me both! Scrivener7 Mar 4 #326

Why do you think that there is a magical omnipotent sky wizard called "God" who is a male? Sky Jewels Mar 4 #317

Intolerant Christians are also the noisiest. RandySF Mar 3 #3

Nah, they have nothing on intolerant muslims, whathehell Mar 3 #51

Bull. Lunabell Mar 3 #103

Yeah, Muslims have so much power in this country. They are writing laws and occupying the Supreme Court Hassin Bin Sober Mar 3 #133

Lol..They are members of Congress, whathehell Mar 3 #275

Yeah, we have Christian nationalists actually running the house and you are whining about a handful of Muslims Hassin Bin Sober Mar 3 #290

Three Bettie Mar 11 #379

I agree. They're not a significant number here to affect this country redqueen Mar 3 #164

Muslims aren't writing the law Bettie Mar 3 #192

There are Muslim members of Congress, whathehell Mar 3 #264

In the US? Seriously? Voltaire2 Mar 3 #263

Yeah..In the US, seriously whathehell Mar 3 #269

Totally agree. nt Raine Mar 3 #4

I don't see the hate you're talking about calguy Mar 3 #5

Agree. The community needs to address & refute the radical clerics unacceptable teachings that don't represent them all. Marcus IM Mar 3 #42

Then you are not looking very hard. SlimJimmy Mar 3 #43

I definitely see what the OP is talking zbout, and it makes me very uncomfortable at times. ShazzieB Mar 3 #68

Good reply and very true. SlimJimmy Mar 7 #352

Oh, I see it all the time here. phylny Mar 3 #105

Yes. It's head exploding to call Graham, Lady Lindsay tavernier Mar 3 #127

Anubis Celerity Mar 3 #152

How do you know there isn't a dog god? Voltaire2 Mar 3 #154

There is tavernier Mar 3 #165

That's a dog's god. Voltaire2 Mar 3 #180

Are you being serius? tavernier Mar 3 #198

No. Voltaire2 Mar 3 #205

"Lady Lindsey" is misogynistic. Do you not see that? nt redqueen Mar 3 #167

True and it's also homophobic. herding cats Mar 4 #318

It's here, and no that post isn't what "ordinary Christians" support. RandomNumbers Mar 3 #135

I don't see the religious JustAnotherGen Mar 3 #142

At least one has, and across platforms X, Facebook and YouTube. Examples posted on DU over months... ancianita Mar 3 #195

Christianity isn't special redqueen Mar 3 #6

yup NoRethugFriends Mar 3 #12

You allow a subset to represent the whole. qwlauren35 Mar 3 #31

Nah, I'll criticize all religions redqueen Mar 3 #58

Religious beliefs differ from race, gender, etc., in an important way. spooky3 Mar 3 #262

Great post malaise Mar 3 #158

Christianity is killing my friends. Oneironaut Mar 3 #7

There are Christians who accept the LGBTUI Community... electric_blue68 Mar 3 #18

I consider myself to be a Christian SlimJimmy Mar 3 #46

Being gay is not a path or a lifestyle. Lunabell Mar 3 #102

Realizing that he was gay was his path. SlimJimmy Mar 7 #351

And here we go gay texan Mar 11 #383

What are the "both views" in your example whopis01 Mar 3 #177

Both views? Path? Tree-Hugger Mar 3 #274

His path was to realize he was gay. Not a choice. SlimJimmy Mar 7 #350

And they are the exception. speak easy Mar 3 #63

What defines "exception"? qwlauren35 Mar 3 #74

A tick on a census speak easy Mar 3 #75

Now you are suggesting qwlauren35 Mar 3 #79

Well here's an example: speak easy Mar 3 #81

So, why not blame the GOP qwlauren35 Mar 3 #85

It was orthodox Christian teaching speak easy Mar 3 #90

Coptic and Eastern? JustAnotherGen Mar 3 #146

Orthodox Christianity exists according to the Word in the Bible and whatever is stated in the "Apostles Creed." ancianita Mar 3 #170

The biggest denomination, speak easy Mar 3 #220

I was raised Catholic. Were you? If not, take my word for it: Catholicism is the oldest Christian denomination ancianita Mar 3 #224

But the Roman Catholic church does not say it's *only* the Bible, or the Apostles' Creed, that define its doctrine muriel_volestrangler Mar 3 #247

I get all that about the Scripture, Tradition, and the Magisterium. ancianita Mar 3 #257

I too was raised a Catholic, speak easy Mar 3 #286

To your points about the Dobbs decision... I'll amend my previous claim... ancianita Mar 3 #234

So why not stand up against Christian leaders that don't represent you? calguy Mar 3 #209

"Orthodox" in your statement requires a lower case "o". Mme. Defarge Mar 3 #277

The majority of Christian voters cast their ballots for Trump. Mariana Mar 3 #89

Not sure why this point isn't getting more traction. redqueen Mar 3 #168

Hopefully the irreligious younger generations Voltaire2 Mar 3 #183

No Jilly_in_VA Mar 3 #172

Sorry but the data doesn't support that. Voltaire2 Mar 3 #185

Sorry, that is just false. Mariana Mar 3 #243

As your graph points out, Black protestants overwhelmingly supported Biden. shrike3 Mar 6 #343

Of course you can select out this or that subgroup of Christans who didn't support Trump. Mariana Mar 7 #355

Just pointing out nuances, which you did not. shrike3 Mar 7 #357

The group who did not are still a sizable minority. Biden didn't win by 7,000,000 votes without the Christian vote. ancianita Mar 3 #184

You can select out this or that subgroup of Christians who didn't support Trump. Mariana Mar 3 #244

Not a fact in 2020. Look at the NET 2020 numbers. ancianita Mar 3 #271

Hmmm. qwlauren35 Mar 10 #359

Over 50% is the very defintion of the word "majority". Mariana Mar 11 #384

Not questioning that. qwlauren35 Mar 11 #386

White Christians. Black Christians supported Biden in 2020. shrike3 Mar 6 #342

"accept"? Lunabell Mar 3 #104

As opposed to the rejection of the RCC, Baptist, etc.. JT45242 Mar 3 #162

It's certain people. Not the religion. qwlauren35 Mar 3 #33

The people ARE the religon. Mariana Mar 3 #88

Christians have been killing each other Voltaire2 Mar 3 #208

Those are Fake "Christians" imv .. My Cha Mar 3 #55

You are employing classic 'No true Scotsman' fallacies, which invalidate your statements Celerity Mar 3 #66

Yes, they are all Christians. qwlauren35 Mar 3 #76

That doesn't invalidate a statement when the original generalization is dicey at best. lapucelle Mar 3 #150

Of course it does, they employed one of the most basic (and common) logical fallacies Celerity Mar 3 #161

"The falsified universal generalization" was not made by the poster in question. lapucelle Mar 3 #219

The poster's statement stands alone as a textbook 'no true Scotsman' logical fallacy. You attempt to negate Celerity Mar 3 #225

Nope. Not buying it. lapucelle Mar 3 #240

And I do not buy what you are trying to sell. People can decide for themselves, and I stand by my orginal two Celerity Mar 3 #251

People are perfectly free to assert that their understanding of fundamental precepts lapucelle Mar 3 #265

if they aren't Christians, what are they? Mariana Mar 3 #77

The majority of US denominations accept LGBTQ+ JT45242 Mar 3 #107

This times 10 JustAnotherGen Mar 3 #149

Majority of Christian sects is not Voltaire2 Mar 3 #186

But the denominations with the greatest numbers of people do not. Mariana Mar 3 #245

"Accept" is a funny word. Oneironaut Mar 3 #268

TSO rso Mar 3 #8

It's not true in either direction. qwlauren35 Mar 3 #34

Ludicrous argument. Voltaire2 Mar 3 #174

It isn't just the Evangelicals. The majority of Christian voters cast their ballots for Trump. Mariana Mar 3 #78

TSO rso Mar 3 #175

Trans-Siberian Orchestra? UniqueUserName Mar 3 #221

TSO rso Mar 3 #229

Why such an adversarial comment? UniqueUserName Mar 3 #237

I don't know what TSO means either AmBlue Mar 3 #250

Apparently RSO will not inform us what TSO means. Voltaire2 Mar 4 #329

TSO rso Mar 3 #297

That is true, but as you see, the majority of non-Evangelical Chrisitians also voted for Trump. Mariana Mar 3 #246

TSO rso Mar 3 #298

Thanks for graphic post. riversedge Mar 3 #187

I keep seeing the statement about "white Christians" thucythucy Mar 3 #254

Objecting to specific religious beliefs is not 'denigrating' anyone. Voltaire2 Mar 4 #332

"Have some respect for people's different beliefs. It costs nothing." dpibel Mar 3 #9

well for me this is a part of it NoRethugFriends Mar 3 #10

She's not allowing it. qwlauren35 Mar 3 #29

There is a lot of ignorance about Christianity lees1975 Mar 3 #11

why in the world do hold to these values because you're Christian NoRethugFriends Mar 3 #13

Because lees1975 Mar 3 #21

Concerning your last paragraph NoRethugFriends Mar 3 #24

Why is that a big "wow"? lees1975 Mar 3 #50

Were you taught those values you stated in your first paragraph sinkingfeeling Mar 3 #196

Wow, that last sentence. Goodheart Mar 3 #188

The question was individual not anthropological TheKentuckian Mar 3 #272

Women's autonomy dpibel Mar 3 #35

Maybe that's what the original poster is thinking. lees1975 Mar 3 #53

Claiming your version of christianity is the real Voltaire2 Mar 3 #122

Yeah, I've heard the "no true Scotsman" argument on this subject too many times to count. lees1975 Mar 3 #166

You lost me at objective standard. Voltaire2 Mar 3 #179

There is an objective standard around which the doctrine and theology of every organized Christian church is formed. lees1975 Mar 3 #191

The gospels are interpreted by each sect Voltaire2 Mar 3 #197

Before you comment on this, do some research. lees1975 Mar 3 #295

Oh I see. Thanks. Voltaire2 Mar 3 #296

40% qwlauren35 Mar 3 #73

This topic is interesting. madaboutharry Mar 3 #14

Very interesting conversation bdamomma Mar 11 #372

Because of their hate - not from all Christians, but from those seeking to destroy this democracy. hatrack Mar 3 #15

I don't know if they're the majority. They're just the loudest, and unfortunately got a hold of The Rethuglican Party... electric_blue68 Mar 3 #17

If so, then they'd better start standing up to shit like this . . . hatrack Mar 3 #23

Yes. Those lawmakers are Christians, who were elected by Chirstians. Mariana Mar 3 #82

I fear that this bill is not a one-off snpsmom Mar 3 #124

Yes, they are the majority - see the figures in reply #78 that show the majority of Christians voted for Trump muriel_volestrangler Mar 3 #97

There are "Christians" and then there are Christians. They are not the same. summer_in_TX Mar 3 #44

Why do you assume rejecting mysticism equals hate? leftstreet Mar 3 #19

Good grief, indeed. SlimJimmy Mar 3 #49

"truth"? Lunabell Mar 3 #108

Precisely. The idea that anyone should be expected to show deference redqueen Mar 3 #173

We have proven, the world is not flat, we HAVE proven vaccines do not cause autism, phylny Mar 3 #199

Ok, so prove to me that historical jesus actually existed. Lunabell Mar 3 #233

LOL, that's rich, phylny Mar 3 #278

I guess your christianity has its limits. Lunabell Mar 3 #281

We have pretty good theories about planetary development. Voltaire2 Mar 3 #279

Yes, the vaccine will prevent Covid spread and keep you from getting Covid. SlimJimmy Mar 7 #349

You kind of answered your question. SarahD Mar 3 #20

I don't see it that way. qwlauren35 Mar 3 #62

You actually uttered "evolution is a theory" Voltaire2 Mar 3 #118

Yep tazkcmo Mar 3 #218

Oh yeah? SarahD Mar 3 #239

It's a fallback position. SarahD Mar 3 #238

Do these Christian Democrats agree with the right wing Christians ? JI7 Mar 3 #22

Religion is a chosen association Sympthsical Mar 3 #26

This is very similar to how I feel. You have stated it well. NNadir Mar 3 #48

The paradox of Christianity makes evangelicals poor at Christianity. PurgedVoter Mar 3 #28

Do you really not see the difference LearnedHand Mar 3 #30

40% of Democrats are Protestant Christians qwlauren35 Mar 3 #72

Christians are not victims of bashing. What an outrageous statement. Duncan Grant Mar 3 #285

I said christianity not christians LearnedHand Mar 3 #287

I agree one hundred percent a lot of hate on here towards christians Tribetime Mar 3 #36

Hate? dpibel Mar 3 #38

Yup, you did it. qwlauren35 Mar 3 #64

The literal claim of the Bible is that the Earth is 6000 years old muriel_volestrangler Mar 3 #99

It's Democrat. Lunabell Mar 3 #113

You're right. I've been here as long as you and I've seen it. shrike3 Mar 6 #344

I believe there is as broad a spectrum in Christianity as there is Politics Kennah Mar 3 #37

Avoiding alienating allies make sense. Respect for *someone's right* to their beliefs also makes sense. Silent3 Mar 3 #39

I have always wondered why this is allowed on DU. Dem2theMax Mar 3 #40

Christians have massive support in American culture. They don't need special exemptions from bashing muriel_volestrangler Mar 3 #100

I always bash all religions. Lunabell Mar 3 #112

If I am ForgedCrank Mar 3 #256

No, this is not about "being civil and accepting of others"; it's whether their views are beyond criticism muriel_volestrangler Mar 5 #339

Thats what ForgedCrank Mar 5 #340

From a simple point of numbers, you can say you start by criticising the most common bad views muriel_volestrangler Mar 6 #346

Criticism of religion is like comedy. haele Mar 11 #380

Yes, the "punching up/punching down" metaphor is a good way to put it (nt) muriel_volestrangler Mar 11 #385

Well, that's just not true. Lunabell Mar 3 #109

But you vote for candidates that are openly religious don't you? onenote Mar 3 #203

What does that have to do with voting for him? Lunabell Mar 3 #232

I was just wondering whether you were okay voting for a candidate that believes in fairy tales. onenote Mar 3 #255

I vote for the person who will act in my interests Lunabell Mar 3 #261

I despise the fact that almost all of our candidates and office holders feel compelled to Voltaire2 Mar 3 #291

Exactly. phylny Mar 3 #110

Ahhh...excuse me for a moment...step into my synagogue and we'll have a little chat about that one. CincyDem Mar 3 #204

People are entitled to believe what they will. That doesn't mean that nonbelievers need Sibelius Fan Mar 3 #41

Can't agree. qwlauren35 Mar 3 #92

Religion's most-facile trick was to intimidate people into fearing that religious beliefs cannot Sibelius Fan Mar 3 #228

lol. A core christian belief is reincarnation. Voltaire2 Mar 3 #293

You have no idea what my religious preference is. Hope22 Mar 3 #45

I got here in 2002, & spent many years defending Christians & Christianity. I kept a list of liberal religious groups... Hekate Mar 3 #52

Here's my problem. PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 3 #54

Just a point Mossfern Mar 3 #248

Just to add to what I already said: use the Alert button if it's bad enough. Seriously. Hekate Mar 3 #57

A: Above all, the culture wars. speak easy Mar 3 #59

I don't give a damn what you believe, as long as there's love, kindness, and forgiveness in your heart. Earth-shine Mar 3 #60

Christian statists deserve all the ridicule they get. If it doesn't apply to you, relax. AZLD4Candidate Mar 3 #65

Because its basic premise is ridiculous, and there is absolutely no evidence to support it Orrex Mar 3 #67

Wow, what's next, the old 'being LGBTQ is a personal choice' refrain? Celerity Mar 3 #69

Yep. Lunabell Mar 3 #111

I agree with your point but there is the fact Voltaire2 Mar 3 #160

As when hate is directed against Texas and Florida, even though DemocraticPatriot Mar 3 #70

LOL. Jirel Mar 3 #71

"but my brand of xtianity doesnt do that" gay texan Mar 3 #169

A trans kid was killed by classmates last week. Act_of_Reparation Mar 3 #80

People who believe dumb/dangerous BS deserve respect/tolerance/kid gloves RockRaven Mar 3 #83

By calling it BS .. qwlauren35 Mar 3 #87

Because "belief" is not valid. Lunabell Mar 3 #114

People who believe dumb/dangerous BS spread to others? betsuni Mar 3 #116

In my case, I identify as a Christian DemMedic Mar 3 #84

Once you've met a true Christian, can't go back to bashing all Christians and thinking you're betsuni Mar 3 #86

Maybe the bad actors should ease up on trying to be the boss of everybody else. eShirl Mar 3 #91

Evangelicals have become aggressively political and power hungry. Kablooie Mar 3 #93

Spot on. qwlauren35 Mar 3 #95

Funny AmBlue Mar 3 #94

In part you may have answered your own question Raven123 Mar 3 #96

Depends upon the type of Christian. no_hypocrisy Mar 3 #98

because so few of those who profess to be, are. mopinko Mar 3 #101

Respect is earned, not given. Emile Mar 3 #106

So, if I don't know you, or anything about you, yagotme Mar 4 #333

Do you know the difference between traditional Christianity and "Christian Nationalism?" hlthe2b Mar 3 #115

Mockery is a valid debate technique Shermann Mar 3 #117

"Also creationism. " Voltaire2 Mar 3 #119

That part really caught my attention. Goodheart Mar 3 #132

i am tolerant of all religions and i realize some people need this faith in their lives but.. samnsara Mar 3 #120

No. nt intrepidity Mar 3 #121

Paying lip service DiverDave Mar 3 #123

Hate? It isn't hate. Lunabell Mar 3 #125

Agreed, DU has rules against hate speech and personal attacks that are actually enforced. Shermann Mar 3 #134

Yeppers! Lunabell Mar 3 #144

Rightwing Christo-fascists deserve all the bashing they receive Martin Eden Mar 3 #126

I cannot respect a group that wishes to destroy our country and take away rights. Irish_Dem Mar 3 #128

"I cannot respect a group that wishes to destroy our country and take away rights." lapucelle Mar 3 #138

I stand by my comments. Irish_Dem Mar 3 #139

It's not a word game. lapucelle Mar 3 #145

They are a monolith. Lunabell Mar 3 #155

By your reasoning "organized religion" is the monolith. lapucelle Mar 3 #171

It's exactly what you claimed. Lunabell Mar 3 #236

Nope. I was addressing someone else's claims about Christianity. N/T lapucelle Mar 3 #241

Folks can believe what they want malaise Mar 3 #129

Agreed Bayard Mar 3 #260

I started raising questions about religion before I was a teen malaise Mar 3 #273

So did I. OldBaldy1701E Mar 3 #307

Wow! malaise Mar 3 #308

You should see what happens if you mention leftyladyfrommo Mar 3 #130

You can't say that ... Earth-shine Mar 3 #147

You exaggerate. Goodheart Mar 3 #131

We have an Atheists and Agnostics forum for a reason. Croney Mar 3 #136

Funny, I feel the same about seeing posts discussing the "Invisible Sky Daddy" that aren't alerted upon, phylny Mar 3 #207

I won't post in the religion forums, and you can make your own decision Croney Mar 3 #226

Oh I don't. I respect people's opinions phylny Mar 3 #282

The religion forum is explicitly open to all Voltaire2 Mar 4 #324

Not everyone who calls themselves "Christian" are true followers of Jesus nor his NT teachings. elocs Mar 3 #137

If they aren't Christians, what are they? Mariana Mar 3 #306

Reminds me of how Texans are treated, by some DUers. (nt) Paladin Mar 3 #140

For me, when dealing with any religious person, which I am not HAB911 Mar 3 #141

What I usually witness is what I call "Selective Christianity" walkingman Mar 3 #143

Dominionism would force Buddhists to participate in Christianity. live love laugh Mar 3 #151

What hate? Mysterian Mar 3 #153

I don't really even hate them. Lunabell Mar 3 #157

Wrong forum. n/t demmiblue Mar 3 #156

The hate I see come from the so called Christians. Their hates costs us a lot. Autumn Mar 3 #159

Our current president is a Christian and is not afraid to say so. former9thward Mar 3 #163

I think of how much farther we may have progressed as a species redqueen Mar 3 #178

So, let's see... a large portion of Christians, especially evangelicals and creationists, believe that I DESERVE hell, Goodheart Mar 3 #181

Yeah and what about those unfortunate souls who were born before the year zero? Shermann Mar 3 #216

You lost control of the term viva la Mar 3 #182

The pope back in the 16th century 'gave' Voltaire2 Mar 3 #193

I don't hate Christians that practice what they preach. It is the ones that call themselves doc03 Mar 3 #189

You see the same thing with Jews and Muslims Kaleva Mar 3 #190

Thank-you JohnSJ Mar 3 #201

It hasn't been asked here, but I think it needs to be: what in the world is a "Christian", anyway? Goodheart Mar 3 #194

Being Buddhist myself, I find this OP interesting. usedtobedemgurl Mar 3 #200

Buddhism is generally not a bad belief system Voltaire2 Mar 3 #212

Yes, not a bad belief system at all, usedtobedemgurl Mar 3 #235

Unfortunately, Buddhism has had its moments. shrike3 Mar 6 #345

But that does not explain why OP usedtobedemgurl Mar 6 #347

I don't think the OP has hate in their heart. Quite the contrary. shrike3 Mar 6 #348

Ok. usedtobedemgurl Mar 11 #369

Um ... bloodthirsty? shrike3 Mar 11 #371

The OP used that word, not me. Reread it. usedtobedemgurl Mar 11 #373

She used the adjective once, that I could see. shrike3 Mar 11 #374

Yes, and I did not say they used it more than once. usedtobedemgurl Mar 11 #375

Guess I'm not sure what your beef is, and why you're upset. shrike3 Mar 11 #376

Like I said.... usedtobedemgurl Mar 11 #377

Why I didn't reply. qwlauren35 Mar 10 #360

Hmm... qwlauren35 Mar 10 #358

Interesting article about the loss of Christianity viva la Mar 3 #202

I am an atheist; I don't hate Christians or Muslims or Buddhists or any of the other religions. Chainfire Mar 3 #206

It's like the GOP: the brand has been poisoned mainer Mar 3 #210

The fuq? edisdead Mar 3 #213

Is it hateful to speak out against intolerance? yardwork Mar 3 #214

I do not care what religion anyone follows. MineralMan Mar 3 #215

The churches fucked themselves is what ismnotwasm Mar 3 #217

Are we to the point where we need to recognize that Prairie_Seagull Mar 3 #222

I have no problems with religious people coprolite Mar 3 #223

The controversy isn't over doctrine. It isn't about whether Jesus was the son of God Ocelot II Mar 3 #227

Why should cults be tax exempt? Flatrat Mar 3 #230

To name a few... dslyahoo Mar 3 #231

I see two kinds of Christians in the world: "Love your neighbor" and "Hate your neighbor" Fozzledick Mar 3 #242

I think the real issue is Christian Nationalists TexasBushwhacker Mar 3 #249

Many of us grew up in 'Christian' communities. pandr32 Mar 3 #253

It bothers me that most if not all of those condemning Christians as a whole thucythucy Mar 3 #258

. MorbidButterflyTat Mar 3 #313

Thank you. betsuni Mar 4 #334

THANK YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! qwlauren35 Mar 10 #361

You're most certainly welcome. thucythucy Mar 11 #370

Why did you include creationism? JonAndKatePlusABird Mar 3 #259

To me, Creationism is a theory. qwlauren35 Mar 10 #363

Gravity is a theory JonAndKatePlusABird Mar 11 #368

Let me try a different tract, that unfortunately won't even come close to answering your question. FHRRK Mar 3 #266

It has adherents and detractors who are actually in the Church of Lost People gulliver Mar 3 #267

Tell your Christian leaders to get as noisy as "their" Christian leaders. LakeArenal Mar 3 #276

Christianity used to be considered a good thing but oldmanlynn Mar 3 #280

Was it a good thing when it was telling slaves to be good happy slaves? Voltaire2 Mar 3 #283

Reminds me of Republicans saying, phylny Mar 3 #284

Lots of Democrats are LGBTQ people. Why all the hate? chowder66 Mar 3 #288

We should always call them rightwing Christian extremists. applegrove Mar 3 #289

My definition of "rightwing Chrstian extremist" is any Christian who voted for Trump. Mariana Mar 3 #305

It's the right-wing Christianity that gets the "hate." Sen. Warnock is a Christian pastor, and he gets no "hate." In It to Win It Mar 3 #294

personal experiences with shitty christians TransitJohn Mar 3 #300

Some people are just intolerant TexasDem69 Mar 3 #301

Sidestepping the real issue here. Aussie105 Mar 3 #302

I tried to be specific. qwlauren35 Mar 10 #362

Wow, this is a hot topic... Think. Again. Mar 3 #303

Religion is poison and creationism should be mocked. Happy Hoosier Mar 3 #304

Disagreement is not the same as hate. Progressive dog Mar 3 #309

If it bothers Christians that their religion GenThePerservering Mar 3 #311

If this is truly how X-Tians are on DU LostOne4Ever Mar 3 #312

"Christianity" is a very broad spectrum... GiqueCee Mar 3 #315

I'll never understand where this notion that Christianity has been "perverted" comes from. Act_of_Reparation Mar 4 #330

I don't think Christianity was ever "good". Mariana Mar 5 #337

You're absolutely right... GiqueCee Mar 5 #338

A fellow DUer asks for respect MorbidButterflyTat Mar 3 #316

Was there some other thread where that happened? Voltaire2 Mar 4 #325

I will NOT respect people's beliefs that preach that LGBTQ folks need to be killed or fixed etc ZonkerHarris Mar 4 #319

I'm pretty sure every single one of us here agree with you on this. herding cats Mar 4 #321

I try very hard to be respectful of anyone who shares my core values. herding cats Mar 4 #320

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Mar 4 #331

DU is not that kind of place. shrike3 Mar 6 #341

I'll take my lumps also. Although I come from the other side as shrike I agree. Eko Mar 7 #353

Enduring is supposed to have its reward. Complaining about it, no reward. RoeVWade Mar 7 #354

Agree. Elessar Zappa Mar 7 #356

Are you your religion? I_UndergroundPanther Mar 11 #364

Why the persecution complex? NanaCat Mar 11 #365

This is weird, too. betsuni Mar 11 #366

The reaction to your post tells you all you need to know. NT Patton French Mar 11 #367

I agree we should be respectful of people of all faiths here Mad_Machine76 Mar 11 #378

Respect Bmoboy Mar 11 #381

Christianity nearly got me killed gay texan Mar 11 #382

I simply don't believe in Magic Handler Mar 11 #387