Lol. Every middle aged man isn't "creepy" . Its an overreactive term that an overreactive age group uses. I pick on my girls all the time, while also teaching them the realities of this sick world we live in. And who on earth said it was silly or cute for anyone to creep on anyone What a nothing post.
I think that was a man. But I'm sure Gillum is glad you’re thinking of him. For sure an obvious train wreck of a candidate
The question about 'different values' held by Evangelicals is possibly explained by an examination of the theories of atonement that have been held, discarded, and changed by various Christian traditions and sects throughout the history of Christianity. There are a number of them and there is no general consensus among the denominations. Most Evangelicals today believe in the penal substitution theory, that Jesus was the substitute for the sacrifice Satan requires for the believer to be redeemed from the fires of hell after death. According to doctrines taught by churches teaching this doctrine, all a person must do to be saved from the eternal punishing flames of hell, is to repent of their sin, believe it and other associated tenets of belief like the virgin birth. It is a doctrine of punishment, with Jesus being the substituted and punished sacrifice to pay the price Satan exacted on mankind from Adam and Eve's sin in the Garden of Eden. Catholics, along with other Christian sects and denominations teach other atonement theories, among them - ransom, satisfaction, Christus Victor, Governmental, Scapegoat - each stressing other aspects of redemption. The theories have subtle distinctions that change how and what one believes and conducts his or her life. When Evangelicals attempt to evangelize and convert a non believer to faith, they will emphasize how mere believing and accepting Jesus changes one's eternal destiny. You have probably read displays of that on this forum from some GC members who post here. If you sin, ask for forgiveness and all is once again right with God with an assured place in heaven after your death. Too many of them who believe this regard it as a license to do whatever they damn well please, with no regard for what Jesus taught. There is little emphasis on how following the teachings of the Christ will better mankind. Teachings like it is better to give than receive, to treat other people the way you yourself wish to be treated. As you judge, so will you be judged. I'll stop here.
Thanks. I stand corrected. The percentages depend upon how respondents identify. I’ve no idea why some identify as evangelical, though Lacuna has posted an analysis. In any event, it does seem north of 80% of evangelicals support Trump, which is for me incomprehensible.
It doesn't make any sense at all. But these people have combined their Christianity and their right-wing politics into something where the 2 things can't be separated. It's almost like a new religion. It's certainly not true Christianity any more.
What the hell are you talking about?': DeSantis buried by former RNC head over 'dumbest political ad you could ever make' "That is some of the most ass-backwards blasphemy I've ever heard in my life," Steele began as he warmed up. "One of the dumbest political ads you could ever make. And to have your wife go out, under your spouse's name?' "It's insulting. but it tells you what this white Christian nationalism is all about -- that's who it appeals to," he continued. "It doesn't appeal to churchgoing folks on Sunday, people who actually read the Bible. On the eighth-day, really? Church much? Seriously, on the eighth-day?" "This idea, oh, God needs a protector," he continued. "Yeah, you could even ask Moses to do that part, right? What the hell are you talking about? Oh, God needs someone who's going to go out and challenge the status quo. You ever hear of a man named Jesus? I don't need Ron DeSantis to be Christ. I just need him to be governor, and that is the problem. These idiots mesh it all together and think they are one and the same."
so it is being reported that this ad where DeS tries to take over the messiah role from DT is what encouraged DT to release the nickname before the mid terms
Wow. You have nailed it here. My recollection of suffering through services as a child was “he who believeth and be baptized shall be saved”, or something like that. Your explanation of “Jesus died for our sins” provides some context for that assertion. Your subsequent assessment of those who behave atrociously yet claim to be practicing Christians makes sense. Your observations of so many Christians who really don’t seem to emphasize the actual and spirit of Christ teachings are spot on also. Well done.
I watched the ad. If he is open about his faith, I have no issue with him believing he is serving God in his work. None whatsoever. And I say that as someone who doesn't have a faith. What I might have an issue with if I was Florida-resident is how his slogan is 'Never stop fighting for freedom'. Precisely, what "freedoms" does America not presently have? Well, other than abortion - we saw that one in the news... That's a bit like me fighting for ...a toothbrush. When I've one in the bathroom, upstairs. I guess 'freedom' polled well with the focus groups? It's just more populist bluster.
