And, how do you come to that conclusion??
Let's see a "holier than thou" attitude (especially the ones on this site). How many threads do we have attacking homosexuals and other sinners? Take the plank from your own eye before addressing the speck in your brother's eye.
Lack of compassion for sinners, the poor, the less fortunate (pull yourself up by your bootstraps).
Once again, Liberals like yourself try to claim Jesus would have been a Liberal today, and that Conservatives are like Pharisees.
First off, the Pharisees rejected Jesus, the Pharisees denied that Jesus was the Son of God, that Jesus was the Messiah. Today, someone who calls themselves a "Christian" is a follower of Christ Jesus. So, right off the bat, your analogy is way off.
Secondly, I don't know any Christians who don't want to help the poor. I know many Christians who are against the government raising taxes on people that work so the government can "help the poor".
No, it you that's deluded. You seem to think there's some magical distinction between "government" and the people. We can see in the OT God judges nations as well as individuals and that includes their government. There's absolutely no indication in scripture that God cares whether an individual or a collective does what's right.
"Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices--mint, dill and cumin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law--justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former. |
All of that is right wing Republican nonsense you've confused with actual scripture. Here's some examples of common delusions in right wingers that most think are scriptural somehow or at least equivalent to scripture in their minds:
1. That the "free market" is sanctified and must be upheld and regulated as little as possible.
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That the US constitution was inspired by God (or nearly so).
3. And (incongruously) government is evil and should be made smaller and "drowned in a bathtub". (Libertarian Christians)
4. That poor people are lazy by definition and only individuals or churches should help them.
5. Differences in racial outcomes are explained by genetics, "culture" and laziness. (Lack of compassion, empathy etc.)
6. Foreigners are a hindrance to the country. "Illegals" are to be deported as soon as possible. (Try reading what scripture has to say about foreigners)
7.They're *better* than those evil gay/liberal/aborter/adulterous etc. people. (See the Pharisee's prayer) How many right wing Christians would spend time with these people as Jesus did with the tax collectors and prostitutes of his day?
Also . . . "The culture is declining and will destroy America because America used to be more Christian and was much less sinful."
8.Non-white people aren't "real" Americans. (They won't say this one out-loud but it's pretty clear from their actions. Unless of course they start spouting the same delusions, then they get put on a pedestal - see we're not racist!)
9. Love of the rich. If they aren't rich, they think they can be rich so they don't want more taxes on the rich cause they might end up there. It almost never happens but again, delusion. What does the Bible say about the rich? Generally not good things.
10. Taxes are evil. (Because government is evil somehow). Again scripture doesn't agree with this. Jesus commands us to pay taxes, as does Paul. And they're talking about paying taxes to evil pagan Rome! How can we complain about paying taxes to a government that is elected by the people and at least has good intentions on caring for the poor and needy?
All of these right wing traditions are so ingrained, they think they're part of scripture. Unfortunately, reality is rather different.
8 You have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to human traditions.”
9 And he continued, “You have a fine way of setting aside the commands of God in order to observe your own traditions! 10 For Moses said, ‘Honor your father and mother,’ and, ‘Anyone who curses their father or mother is to be put to death.’[c] 11 But you say that if anyone declares that what might have been used to help their father or mother is Corban (that is, devoted to God)— 12 then you no longer let them do anything for their father or mother. 13 Thus you nullify the word of God by your tradition that you have handed down. And you do many things like that.” |
Vindicate the weak and fatherless; Do justice to the afflicted and destitute. Rescue the weak and needy; Deliver them out of the hand of the wicked. |
That means we'd better cut the funding for food stamps because government is evil . . . :doh: