I've been thinking a lot about that verse, Vengeance is mine saith the LORD. If we're wrong we're supposed to give up that right to revenge and let God handle it. Christians would say that's what forgiveness is all about, both for other people and ourselves. You know, forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those that trespass against us.
I really, truly wish I could imagine him turning over that right to vengeance to God. I'd even like for that to be my failure of imagination. I would like to be wrong. The evidence of my eyes just points rather definitively in a different direction. :-$
Yes, I too have been to some very nice prayer breakfasts. But if its a giant event and everyone speaking are politicians speaking about politics, you have a problem!
You know, this post was very difficult to like or restack. Too much traffic? Glad if that's true. Anyway, the basics. I love when someone brings us down to basics in our evaluation of politicians. My values aren't tied to a particular faith, but they guide my political choices. These are not my only values, but some important ones. I would add the story of the Samaritan who showed mercy to someone not from their particular religious group.
Donald Trump spoke at the National Prayer Breakfast. In just over an hour he managed to disparage both the Old and New Testaments, and expose the hollow character and empty faith of almost everyone present. Impressive for a man with a child’s vocabulary.
I've long wondered what happens when a third-grader actually looks at the mandated Ten Commandments sign posted in the school cafeteria and asks, "What's adultery?"
Trump is literally an advertisement for what happens if you don't avoid committing the seven deadly sins. Problem is, he (nor his audience) see it. It's like a Mobius strip or an Escher etching: no way out if you're in it.
I tried to find an attendance list for this "prayer breakfast" to see who was present, and especially to see whether my own faith leaders were there. Apparently it's not published: names are withheld to protect the guilty. Some "Christian" witness!
I've been thinking a lot about that verse, Vengeance is mine saith the LORD. If we're wrong we're supposed to give up that right to revenge and let God handle it. Christians would say that's what forgiveness is all about, both for other people and ourselves. You know, forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those that trespass against us.
I really, truly wish I could imagine him turning over that right to vengeance to God. I'd even like for that to be my failure of imagination. I would like to be wrong. The evidence of my eyes just points rather definitively in a different direction. :-$
Another great breakdown, Will! I think the scariest part is the audience laughing and agreeing with him. Talk about worshipping false idols.
so what
is this new? c'mon do you he is the first politician to warp stuff like this, hardly
I'm assuming it is "news" because the Prayer Breakfast where he spoke at is a recent event
I actually have never attended in a huge conference room a
' so called'
prayer breakfast, but have in smaller gatherings, like a church basement.
I've worked them though, in an oversized hotel complex, I always
hated them.
but, other politicians have also pretended their hearts are filled with kindness
hope
ya know all that, it is a performance
trump is bad at that, and a lot of other things. my opinion
Yes, I too have been to some very nice prayer breakfasts. But if its a giant event and everyone speaking are politicians speaking about politics, you have a problem!
I'm about to listen, but I cannot take religions from bulwark, SARAH help!, seven days a week
esp this kind, it is fake, cheap surface, all bullshit, all for show
I can't take it seven , even Tim is getting' into it, ignore the stupid fools, do not give them
all this fake attention when they are not even real
you are feeding it. . not you will, I trust you
not nterested in jewish political problems every day
not interested in challenges with money for other religions, political or otherwise
every day
even non-christians steal, what the hell
trump is not a christian, he does belong at these brkfsts, they have sold their
soul, they would lie down and lick his feet,it is called extortion, why the surprise?
by the way, I'm just having a bad day
Nasty little man.
Humans are full of hypocrisy, that's true. Still, these 'religious' people who follow this guy are so blind it's really sad.
Will has the most calm and soothing voice as he completely dismantles whatever ridiculous thing Trump has said lately. It's quite the contrast!
Will we need a pony ☹️
I know we're all looking for the My Little variety, and I found this darling little bub on Google images. Ah, well, it made me smile.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Horses/comments/7l91b6/a_little_hug_from_a_pony_is_a_piece_of_heaven/
You know, this post was very difficult to like or restack. Too much traffic? Glad if that's true. Anyway, the basics. I love when someone brings us down to basics in our evaluation of politicians. My values aren't tied to a particular faith, but they guide my political choices. These are not my only values, but some important ones. I would add the story of the Samaritan who showed mercy to someone not from their particular religious group.
Yes, this was terrible, but I read that he got a standing ovation at the end of his ramblings, so I think we have bigger problems than just Trump.
I love Will
Donald Trump spoke at the National Prayer Breakfast. In just over an hour he managed to disparage both the Old and New Testaments, and expose the hollow character and empty faith of almost everyone present. Impressive for a man with a child’s vocabulary.
This.
I've long wondered what happens when a third-grader actually looks at the mandated Ten Commandments sign posted in the school cafeteria and asks, "What's adultery?"
Trump is literally an advertisement for what happens if you don't avoid committing the seven deadly sins. Problem is, he (nor his audience) see it. It's like a Mobius strip or an Escher etching: no way out if you're in it.
Great job, Will.
I tried to find an attendance list for this "prayer breakfast" to see who was present, and especially to see whether my own faith leaders were there. Apparently it's not published: names are withheld to protect the guilty. Some "Christian" witness!