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[Ohio]

Originally Posted by awareness

Robertson is either ignorant or his religious prejudices have gotten the better of him. Buddha never claimed to be a god. Buddha wasn't a Jesus, a Savior figure, or anything like that.

In fact, he's wasn't even smart. It took him 30 odd years to realize that life is a suffering. Other than that, I think Jesus and Siddhārtha Gautama would get along just fine. And ironically some Buddhists act more Christian than some fanatic self righteous Christians ... of which, from what I've seen out of Robertson over the years, includes him.

Never thought I would see "Christians" standing up for Buddha idols.

I guess that's what we get when some posters love to read their anti-Christian rags.

And "some Buddhists act more Christian ..." awareness, have you really made this your life goal -- to point out Christian "bad behavior?"

Being a Christian is to acknowledge your own bad behavior.

[awareness]

Originally Posted by Ohio

Never thought I would see "Christians" standing up for Buddha idols.

I guess that's what we get when some posters love to read their anti-Christian rags.

And "some Buddhists act more Christian ..." awareness, have you really made this your life goal -- to point out Christian "bad behavior?"

Being a Christian is to acknowledge your own bad behavior.

You talk like all Christians are perfect. Or, they can sin, confess, do it again and confess, do it again and confess, over and over again.

You speak like a true Catholic. But aren't they 50% dreaded liberals?

[ZNPaaneah]

Originally Posted by awareness

You talk like all Christians are perfect. Or, they can sin, confess, do it again and confess, do it again and confess, over and over again.

You speak like a true Catholic.

You talk like non Christians are "better Christians"?!

[awareness]

BREAKING NEWS: Trump says U.S. should recognize Golan Heights as part of Israel as Netanyahu accuses Iran of trying to set up terror network there — and prepares for White House visit Monday

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...ts-Israel.html

[zeek]

Pompeo suggests God sent Trump to save Israel
"As a Christian, I certainly believe that's possible," the secretary of state said when asked whether the president had an explicitly divine mission. "I am confident that the Lord is at work here."

Trump's recognition of Israel's Sovereignty over the Golan Heights was a smart political move since the largest constituency of his base are white Evangelical Christians who favor Zionism because of the way they read Bible prophesies.


https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...israel-n986136

[ZNPaaneah]

Mexicans Are Stealing Border Wall Materials, Using Them For Home Security

This doesn't make sense, if Mexico is paying for the wall how can this be stealing?

[Ohio]

Originally Posted by zeek

Pompeo suggests God sent Trump to save Israel
"As a Christian, I certainly believe that's possible," the secretary of state said when asked whether the president had an explicitly divine mission. "I am confident that the Lord is at work here."

One thing that continually amazes me about Trump is that all the opposition only deepens his resolve to stay true to his convictions. All recent Presidents (Clinton, Bush, Obama) gave lip service to their support of Israel, e.g. moving our Embassy to Jerusalem, only to wilt when faced with the actual decision.

Trump's recognition of Israel's Sovereignty over the Golan Heights was a smart political move since the largest constituency of his base are white Evangelical Christians who favor Zionism because of the way they read Bible prophesies.

Once again zeek puts himself at odds with Evangelical Christians, going so far as to suggest that support for Trump is racially motivated.

I would suggest to the contrary, that Evangelical Christian support for Trump is based on his policies. Evangelical Christians, like myself, were highly skeptical of Trump's conservatism until he put forth his source list for SCOTUS nominations. Never have I seen a President (since Ronald Reagan) fight so hard for the security and safety of the American people, especially at the Southern border.

[ZNPaaneah]

Originally Posted by Ohio

One thing that continually amazes me about Trump is that all the opposition only deepens his resolve to stay true to his convictions. All recent Presidents (Clinton, Bush, Obama) gave lip service to their support of Israel, e.g. moving our Embassy to Jerusalem, only to wilt when faced with the actual decision.

That is an accurate assessment.

Originally Posted by Ohio

Once again zeek puts himself at odds with Evangelical Christians, going so far as to suggest that support for Trump is racially motivated.

I would suggest to the contrary, that Evangelical Christian support for Trump is based on his policies. Evangelical Christians, like myself, were highly skeptical of Trump's conservatism until he put forth his source list for SCOTUS nominations. Never have I seen a President (since Ronald Reagan) fight so hard for the security and safety of the American people, especially at the Southern border.

I also found it shocking to think that only now, with Trump, are Evangelical Christians being represented even though they represent the single biggest block of voters in this country. The assertion that there is something wrong with a very large block of voters being represented in a democracy is an astounding assertion from Zeek.