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metrabolic
I don't understand how people can be upset about something that effects them in no way.
NachosFlandersStyle
"Oh, wonderful! God bless 'em all." - Everyone in my church's reaction to when marriage equality was legalized in my state.
sporticlemaniac
Does your church follow the bible?
averyk102012
I just let people be themselves. Protesting isn't going to change anyone's feelings for their loved one. Let people be happy!
eggwig
A fb friend's friend did a 3-comment long rant on how that's the problem, we shouldn't be praising the "false god of happiness". True story.
craz3d
Cause MLKsMLKs protewerewere inin vainstsprotesprotests
craz3d
GoddamGod, phonephone. ammit
Mairoa
We have a hate preacher on our very liberal town. There's now an informal party to counter him every week. Scares him off, too.
LosPer
Honestly, a legal change is not going to change all hearts. Or politics. It takes more than 5 people to change a point of view. Roe v Wade
ArcaneConjecture
This is different. Once people see lots of gay couples (and the world doesn't end) they will begin to change their minds.
LosPer
Honestly, there are at least 3 generations of people alive who think gay sex is inherently disgusting. I see your point, but...
ThisIsHawkward
The hard part about my faith is not tiring tolove lgbtq people, but tiring tolove thier oppressors who use my god's name as a tool for hate.
johnvictor
This is how every Muslim feels about ISIS right now.
Blackbeltedboss
Hannya
And the bigots in 1, 5 and 7 all shave their faces. Get me my cardboard sign. I'm condemning them to hell!
universe42
Don't follow a religion if you don't know what you stand for..
PenguinGrohl
At least these people do
greatonetony
I wish Jesus would come back sometimes and turn people that hate into something we can step on like ants or pieces of shit.
Austria
It's said that when all tribes of the Earth know His name, he will come back. There's a handful that will shank you for coming within a foot
astropapi1
So, when everyone belongs to 'my' religion, everyone will be happy? Seems like something an extremist would say...
Austria
I'm not an extremist. I'm actually pretty reserved in my views.
astropapi1
I know, it's just something you could imagine an extremist saying, you know? "The whole world must know of my god so we will be saved!"
Austria
Yeah. It can be a little ridiculous. But that's what the Bible says, so that's what I follow, you know?
whiskeytangofoxtrot1
It is like you people never have the time to read the new testament
whiskeytangofoxtrot1
I say this because I am a Catholic and people continue to make snide remarks and little swipes, with no context
robotzombies
If protesters cite Old Testament, some of the comments are true. New Testament doesn't mention homosexuality, depending on interpretation.
PenguinGrohl
The new testament doesn't alleviate sins of the old testament.
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robotzombies
Again, depending on which version you read and also depending on the translation from Greek to English.
Sprixxen
It also mentions drunkards, thieves, and (big one) adulterers who can not enter the kingdom of heaven. Where are the adultery protests?
sporticlemaniac
Adultery is already considered wrong buddy.
Sprixxen
I guess it's just curious that homosexuality is always singled out from other sins be it New Testament passage or Old.
ZealotOfRovagug
I'm fucking dreading going to church on Sunday...Southern Baptist, BTW. Love the Lord, but I hate the preacher. Looking for a new one.
Kongomountainking
Just stay home and read your bible. The church is always within
Polismack
Point of order: Theres no indication Jessica Williams is gay. These cuntfarts just assume she is because she isn't a viscous bigot like them
MMAgCh
vicious*
Polismack
no I meant viscous. Slimy bastards the lot of them.
KillerTofu131
Cuntfart may be my new favorite word.
ArdentSlacker
Clearly, the man would rather watch two women hug than to hug a beautiful lady. Either he's gay, or a racist. (Or married? Maybe?)
johnvictor
I'm in Kentucky, that man is homophobic, racist, and an all together douchenozzle fucker.
ArdentSlacker
Man. I'm impressed. Have you seen the nozzle on a douche? I didn't think anything larger than a rodent had a dick that small.
johnvictor
Trust me, those types of people ARE compensating for something.
SomeoneWhoLovesYou
Point of odor: Lisa stinks.
appaismyspiritanimal
I always thought the H in Jesus H. Christ stood for Holy. You've taught me something today.
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puffineggnog
I like viscous though. I imagine they are every bit the slime balls they portray themselves as.
Opportunist
I figured 'vicious'. But 'vacuous' works too!
sparkletempt
I just don't get some people. I'm a christian and I don't mind homosexual marriages at all, point of Christianity is to love and to help.
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SleepyWalrus
I've also heard that mixed fabrics and shellfish also were a thing of the old testament, following that too? or you're toast as well. :D
mytruepersonality
It's the point of most religions and many of the followers do follow the guidelines. its just sucks that the few can misrepresent the many.
bud467
same here. We have to be tolerant of others and support each other regardless of orientation of belief. So simple but so hard for some.
ThisUsernameContainsNoCreativity
Because these people are super uneducated even about the religion they believe in
rickeyspanish
we all forget that some atheists hate and/or are disgusted by homosexuals too. For me and most Christians I know, this is a non issue.
pronacc
It amazes me how passionately some people use Christianity to go after gays because the Bible barely mentions it. It must be personal.
Beckinpdx
excatly, I don't care if someone with a dingdong wants to chow down on a another dingdong that's their business
iLoveItWhenMyFingersSmellLikePussy
*choke down ;)
TheifofZ
Some people aren't religious to be religious; they're religious to have an excuse. Even if they won't admit it, even to themselves.
thagooeyjuice
It's so nice to see a fellow Christian like me!!! Thank you for being you! I'm in Texas and we're rare here.
TrueShinigami
I too am in Texas and a Christian and don't give a crap about all this.
sporticlemaniac
Do you base your Christian views on the Bible?
VeganFeministFlatEarther
Galatians tells Christians that, if anyone says you can't be a christian because of "X", you should chop their dicks off.
sparkletempt
Well...God gave me my brain to use it. And I do.People used to fight in the name of God. It was not righteous then, it is not righteous now.
VeganFeministFlatEarther
Yeah, my point's simply that the bible specifically says there is NO requirement to being a christian.
jthmtwin123
the pastor of the church my grandma goes to is lesbian, she married the organ player :D
TrueShinigami
Thank you!!
DavieDoo
These people aren't Christians, they're morons.
CoCoKunt
We need more Christians like you.
layduhlayduhlay
Help what?
SJDanie
If the freaking Pope is cool with it then it's clearly a non issue.
NiceCatchBlancoNinoTooBadYourAssGotSacked
If gays are going to hell, then that means hell is gonna be filled with folks who love each another, which doesn't seem too bad.
EDarwin
Amen to that
giraffesaredope
This is what I hate about people that hide behind "religious freedom" as an excuse for not allowing gay marriage. Their own bigotry aside 1/
giraffesaredope
If I am a Christian and I interpret Jesus' teachings to mean that we should love everyone no matter what and not judge one another 2/
giraffesaredope
then would hateful bigots telling me that I am practicing my religion wrong not also be infringing on my religious freedom?
fashionnugget
yes, but your definition of what it means to help me may not be the "help" I need or want.
tsuanayoshiXsawada
But you know that in all aspects of the bible gay marriage is wrong right? We still love them, just not their sin.
bubbaclaybrook
Plus look what it dose to the adoption rate
Madigral
I was adopted and I turned out all rig- nevermind
sparkletempt
Exactly! There are lot of nice people among them, who just want to have family, and yes there are idiots too. Just like with heterosexuals.
Sumosumosumo
As an atheist, you are what I consider a true Christian.
astropapi1
As a human being, he's a nice person. No need to involve religion.
Sumosumosumo
Not the people in the gifs above.
fe1od1or
Oh, those aren't Christians. Those are dipshits.
DawnLoves
As a non-Atheist, you're what I consider a true person with thoughts and opinions.
Anim3queen
I agree!
Slasher2977
Yeah those people who force it on others aren't Christians, it never says in the bible to force it upon others
IDontWantMyRealNameOnline
As an atheist, he's what I consider a decent person
FinnAhern
No true Scotsman.
thanatos777
So... You're considering ~15%ish of Christians to be "true Christians?"
Sumosumosumo
I dunno what the percentage is, and I'm not sure you do either... But yeah, just about.
thanatos777
That is not, in fact, the point of Christianity according to the vast majority of Christians.
sparkletempt
I don't think so...It is just that normal people don't tend to speak up, unfortunately stupid people like to preach they stupidity out loud.
thanatos777
Roughly 2.2 billion Christians on earth; Catholics, Eastern Orthodoxes, Pentecostals, and Baptists make up 1.8 billion of them. 1/2
thanatos777
That leaves less than 20% who are into "peace and love" over "hate gays and women."
RuledByMyPets
Why all the focus on the false religion shown above? You one true lord and saviour, Odin, loves you all equally.
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BeesechurgerProductions
Blessed be the All-Father.
iamOzymandiasLookOnMyWorksDumbassAndDespair
Even with one eye, he sees all with wisdom.
Whydopeoplekeepcallingmethat
Well he did trade the other eye for that.
Juggler
Aw frigg, you beat me to it.
AwkwardKyle
I see what you did there. So did Odin.
demiandub
Blasphemy! Quetzalcoatl is the only true God! And I know this because I have randomly chosen to pick a different book from the shelf!
JeptonGreen
There is no god. There is only Obristan to praise. Obristan above all.
Cheomesh
Good sir, I do believe you've misspelled Tyr!
thefirstofhisusername
WE LIVE! WE DIE! WE LIVE AGAIN!
Eowyneb
Actually, Ofin has been know to have people he really likes, killed or commit suicide so that they can be with him in the final war.
JohnnyTheBlade
And there is no greater honour than standing side-by-side with the all-father at the end times.
will242
I do
SatansMuse
There is only one god, and his name is Death.
peepoopcacadiarrhea
Javert is our one true lord and saviour
Justtucknrollitup
No Ice Giants? Odin is more like Brodin
relevantelefant
but you're already ruled by your pets..
omgwtfamidoingwithlife
I bet the love my lord Zeus has for me is much deeper ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
therogueduchess
It's, um, definitely more... hands on for sure.
Sauroctonus
MAKE WAY FOR QUETZALCOATL, BITCHES! IT'S SUN-FEEDIN' TIME!
Mostweretaken
Unless you're a frost giant..
azureraptor
http://imgur.com/YmU4q.jpg
Ringshadow
http://33.media.tumblr.com/103290e27af3d41dd4c1fdd5f8be7322/tumblr_inline_n456vw1mIN1rvxq3x.gif
MyFavouriteColourIsBlue
Unf.
Scottsbankai
oh damn it all makes sense now
brushguy
jesus would be proud right?
CptnKat
My dad was listening to some crap talk-show the other day while I was in the car with him, and they were talking to callers about (1/?)
CptnKat
Religion and one Catholic caller said the he didn't like the Pope and called him the anti-christ. Like really? (2/?)
CptnKat
The Pope is the best Pope we've had in awhile and you're calling him that because he's from Argentina? There's a point where people (3/?)
CptnKat
Need to realize what common sense is. I'm not in anyway religious, believe what you want I won't stop you. Just be reasonable. End rant.
hipcat
1/I think it's because he's alright with the gays and because he's educated in climate change. The right wing suddenly wants separation
hipcat
F/of church and state when it suits them. They've launched a propaganda campaign against him.
Onic
Bigot: a person who is intolerant toward those holding different opinions.
BrandonVasser
This "wrong side of history" shit is incredibly offensive and just a way to denigrate entire cultures and people. Usually down race lines
onecupshort
I'm a Christian and I woulda hugged her. It's like these guys never read the Bible.
clem2270
yup, they didn't have to read the bible, someone else told them what to think and how to feel.
Arontastic
But that sounds like a bible to me
ShowMeYourButtonhole
Sad but true.
Arontastic
But that sounds like a bible to me
MajinCry
I'm willing to bet that these guys have worn wool and linen at the same time. They're gonna go to hell. Deuteronomy 22:11
BillyHoooyle
There's a difference between the old testament and new testament. It's Jesus.
iatetoomanypotatoes
Honestly, anyone who wears wool and linen at the same time probably deserves to go to hell. Yuk.
LizardEnterprises
God hates Figs! Mark 11:12-14
LiquidPoo
What about Jebediah 8:15? "A noble spirit embiggens the smallest man"
MajinCry
Biblical innuendo, eh?
seahawks506
Fashion bible
tony3564
so i searched Deuteronomy 22:11 and just found out that a mule is sin
tony3564
its Leviticus 19:19
djordi
They like the parts that deny other people rights, but ignore the parts that deny themselves cheeseburgers.
Typohime
There are more instances of 'mind your own business and treat them nice' than 'DONT LET PEOPLE DO THE THING' imo.
LadyNoHeart
Or shaved or gotten a tattoo
TrueShinigami
Fuck you guys are ignorant. That's Old Testament. Stop helping us if you can't use facts. You give bigots a fighting chance.
LiterallyYourMom
Religious bigots quote Leviticus all the time. Chill out.
MajinCry
Tell me where the OT is invalidated. God even says that he's unchanging, and Jesus says that the law is still in effect.
LuckyICantSeeFarWithThisLeg
You don't really get the Bible if you think that's true.
TheAllSeeingPie
The passages containing what most people quote against homosexuality is in the Old Testament as well. Stop helping us if you can't use facts
LuckyICantSeeFarWithThisLeg
Most people use New Testament.
pdxlance
or ate shellfish, or worked on a Sunday...
cgn397
I have done none of those things, though that's probably just a coincidence
MajinCry
Hell, they probably even masturbated. God don't like that, nosir.
cgn397
Actually there's nothing in the bible against it, only that they have to be "cleaned" afterward, same as having a period. Weird.
MajinCry
Wrong. Genesis 38:9-10
cgn397
No, this is talking about him pulling out to avoid impregnating her. If anything this would seem a ban on contraception, but you have to 1/2
TheFireNationAttacked
will242
Well if you go by the bible sabath is on Saturday not Sunday. Sunday is the beginning of the week and Saturday is the end
ItsASoftG
i love you
will242
Awesome sauce
will242
Hence the weekends they are on opposite ends of the week
LuckyICantSeeFarWithThisLeg
Regardless of what you believe, that applies to the Jews not Christians.
MajinCry
Galatians 3:11 with context from Romans 3:10.
CallMeInV
Matthew 3:15-16 all old testament laws still apply.
LuckyICantSeeFarWithThisLeg
No, the laws have been fulfilled according to that scripture. They do not apply.
CallMeInV
Fulfilled meaning the rapture. Learn your bible.
LuckyICantSeeFarWithThisLeg
I know the bible better than anyone who believes in the rapture.
LizardEnterprises
So does literally everything the bible says about gays...
LuckyICantSeeFarWithThisLeg
That's not accurate.
LizardEnterprises
Prove me wrong then.
LuckyICantSeeFarWithThisLeg
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%201:26-27
PoopingWhileOnImgur
not to be that guy, but that law was only for those living before the new testament/covenant
KingoftheIntroverts
Jesus made no mention whatsoever about slavery; are we to assume that he had no differing opinion on it and thus slavery is acceptable?
XoxElisaXox
"Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them." Matthew 5:17
ImgurMontoya
Yes, the law was fulfilled, meaning that their purpose was achieved. Therefore we do not follow them, we follow the new covenant of Jesus.
thejollymolly
That's just, like, your interpretation man.
ImgurMontoya
True that
mediocrejoker
The 10 commandments were also in the old testament, do christians not follow that either then?
Thekingofbeans
Jesus directly states this isn't true in Matthew.
AmpsterMan
Everytime misinformation is given, even if to prove a greater good, there should always be "that guy
eskamobob1
It also only applies to the tribe of high persists, so no worries for the lay men
MajinCry
I'm gonna need some quotes for that. Y'know, Matthew 5:17 & Luke 16:17.
ImgurMontoya
That verse in Matthew says that Jesus fulfilled the law, which means their purpose has been achieved.
PoopingWhileOnImgur
The mosaic laws of the old testament had their place and time, specifically between God and the Jewish people. Just like the verse said 1/4
PoopingWhileOnImgur
he did not come to abolish the law, but to FULFILL IT. he fulfilled the law. before he fulfilled it, our only way of being saved was 2/4
PoopingWhileOnImgur
to keep it.(which we failed at) thus animal sacrifices were used to cleanse themselves. Jesus was the ultamite sacrifice making that 3/4
Sumosumosumo
No, totally -Jesus said those laws no longer applied, including the one about gays. Thats what makes it so good to use against "Christians"
sporticlemaniac
Sorry but there are verses in the NT condemning homosexuality.
MajinCry
Nah man. Luke and Matthew state the opposite, actually. From what I've read, Jesus just invalidated the Leviticus pages 1-6.
SirSchmoopyOfAwesometon
Yeah, well, the part of the Bible that rejects homosexuality is also in Deuteronomy; if they want to enforce that...
LuckyICantSeeFarWithThisLeg
Romans deals with it. It's taken out of context and doesn't apply to homosexuals living today, but it's in the New Testament.
SirSchmoopyOfAwesometon
Really? Interesting, I didn't know it was in the NT at all. Do you know the verse? I'd like to educate myself
Shalako1
Corinthians 6:9-11, Romans 1:25-27, Timothy 1:8-10. http://www.christianbiblereference.org/faq_homosexuality.htm if you don't got a bible
PersonalPetPenguin
You're not very familiar with this Bible are you?
SirSchmoopyOfAwesometon
Not when compared to practicing Christians, no. I've read a decent bit of it, but Revelations was the only book I really liked
CoolerBetterFasterStronger
is your name an Unforgotten Realms reference?
PersonalPetPenguin
Jesus talks about sexual immorality and homosexuality. The Pentateuch references are made by atheists groups because they're inflammatory .
kidsister1982
Link for full video: http://on.cc.com/1EcvhAo
wafflespancakes
These people have a lot of fucking time on their hands. why not go fucking grow a garden instead.
tiagomnf
Is it correct to say that people don't accept homosexuality, not because of their religion, but because their own personal beliefs?
skwerl
A lot of people use their religion to justify their own personal prejudices. That's why slavery was legal for so long.
tiagomnf
4pm me is trying to be philosophical on yo asses. And I'm shit tired. So don't mind me if the comment had no sense at all
PenguinGrohl
Well the act itself is against God.The silly part is how biased against it they are compared to all the other sins in the bible still around
PaperElemental
I feel like this right now. I will miss all the idiots who were crying about stupid things. They were so fun to watch. Like cats.
demiandub
I know it's far from over, but it really feels like a tipping point where you're no longer angry, but pity them almost
batmangirlRN
So, you think they're going to disappear now?
JamesBluntThatSmartassCunt
I know they won't. Not for YEARS. Not until several generations have gone by, and even then...
kriositivity
I'm not a christian...maybe I'm my own sort of pagan but...didn't Jesus die for everyone's sins already?
SuwinTzi
You gotta own up to being a sinner and accepting him as saviour too though.
MrHikari13
You're absolutely right.
FarNorthFarLeft
I'm not sure who she is but she's my new best friend. Or wife if the clerks office is still open!
CallMeInV
Bigot is the most useless word in English language, can we please stop using it? If you hate Nazis you're a bigot for fucks sake.
CallMeInV
No, seriously. Oxford: A person who is intolerant towards those holding different opinions. That's literally it. Useless.
PenguinGrohl
You are mad at words?
Vicith
Honestly the "wrong side of history" thing is so egotistical, to think that your beliefs are so right that unborn generations (1/?)
Vicith
will agree with you. I'm glad that homosexuals now have equal marriage rights, but thinking you know how the future will pan out irks me.
TenThousandYears
Not just in the USA either. The world has come a long way. These protesters will most definitely look like fools in 20 years or so.
Vicith
Just because it's likely doesn't meant it isn't egotistical to think your opinions are so amazing that unborn people will agree with you.
PenguinGrohl
The point is this is on the no brains level of decisions like voting rights for everybody.they are being asses about it but they are right
TenThousandYears
Socially progressive ideologies tend to win over their conservative counterparts. Gender rights, racial rights, religious rights.
tubbyraccoon
These people put the stigma in stigmata. Hahahahahaha I'm hilarious....someone be my friend....
RunsOnPizza
Sauce?
QUALITYCONTR0L
the daily show (jon stewart)
Snotty128
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJPJ8xI62gc
stevetehpirate
Thank you!
RunsOnPizza
Thank you!
Smashlekins
Graci good sir!
isignedupjustforthiscomment
As a Christian, I love the sinner and hate the sin. Also, homosexuality is just as much of a sin as sex outside of marriage.
hipcat
2/I have some respect for those who say we're all sinners so whatever, because that's supposed to be the premise of the whole religion.
hipcat
1/That's still kind of a copout, imo. Prioritizing sin is really hand-wavey. Homosexuality isn't in the ten commandments, for instance.
hipcat
3/Hating something that is harmless is pointless. I would much rather hate jealousy and murder than two consensual loving adults.
itsybitsyspider
It's not "hating it" it's just Christians are told not to support it. People equivocate that to hate. Christians are expected to --
itsybitsyspider
-- compromise their beliefs or else they're a bigot.
itsybitsyspider
Even if they've never done any harm towards anyone who is LGBTQ
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hipcat
Didn't King Solomon have like hundreds of wives? Wasn't he like, super holy?
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hipcat
But God approved of him having hundreds of wives?
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sporticlemaniac
No he wasn't super holy.
hipcat
But God approved of him having hundreds of wives?
sporticlemaniac
He didn't
sporticlemaniac
God did not approve
firedove
This pisses me off. As a Christian, my Jesus would hug her and tell her He loves her. And I love her too!
PenguinGrohl
Then send them to hell for not wanting to convert.
PenguinGrohl
Just saying if Sodomy is a sin on earth,there probably isn't butt sex in heaven
longbuzzrollintoatick
its moments like this i wish imgur offered gold like reddit does because i would give it to you. thank you for defending the real Jesus
apearthenbananas
Jesus is apparently going to be crying on judgement day when he's gotta send people to hell so that no tears thing pissed me off.
twinly92
The whole "love the sinner, hate the sin" sorta thing
twinly92
I don't support gay marriage. Because it is against what I believe. But my beliefs only affect my behavior. So back to live and let live.
ceasefiredammit
These aren't Christians. They're cunt fundamentalist and they come in all flavors.
siromon
and "even" they are people like us ...
spacerated
As a Christian I don't religiously approve of gay marriage but it's not my place to hate, especially w/ church state separation..
NiftyNips
Amen!
NoYolo4Jesus
Amen.
layduhlayduhlay
But he'd still tell her she was evil/wrong?
actualjesus
Damn right. And not just because she's pretty
stevetehpirate
My Jesus is an indian who turns into a wolf!
CaffeinatedNecromancer
THANK YOU!!
ScreamingSiren
Well the idiots always seem to stand out more. It's Simple Jesus straight up loves everyone, even the idiots.
unappropriate
I just upvoted you to 666
Piornet
There's a huge difference from "Christian" and "being Christlike". I have an amazing respect for the latter.
bushidopirate
His god is a strange god that is somehow even less real than the flying spaghetti monster
Galactasaur
Whoa... you have a Jesus?
stevetehpirate
Don't you?
Mylastusernameoffendedpeoplefeelingsmatter
I think Christians need a new label. those who call themselves christians are really following paulianity, and not the teachings of jesus.
CaptJeanLucDickhard
Wow. This
Starkland
Its not even just YOUR Jesus that would do that. The living, breathing Jesus would have without a thought.
EmmaItalia23
As a pagan/secular humanist/UU, I like your Jesus. We'd be buddies. Love and hugs to you!
Ijoinedjusttodownvoteyou
You, you are exactly what every Christian needs to strive to be, and I wish more could and would remember what Jesus is/was.
Lemesplain
Shit .. I'd give her a hug if she asked, cuz she's cute. Nothing religious required.
azizakalistayumyum
Your talking about my Jesus-the one I know!!!! I'm so excited you got upvotes!!! I think some of these people will be very confused when the
MasterDefenestrator
Indeed.
Crashdlanding
Good Christian. Good.
Ronin42
Exactly that what being a Christian is about Jesus died for all sins not just the ones we chose If your good person that all should matter
IEatHairspray
FUCKING THANK YOU OMG. YOU DA REAL MVP
wsj0004
Agreed
Mcrusty
Christians need to do as Jesus do, but sadly some don't. Even worse, those bad few are the loudest.
jahovasfitness
I find it hard calling homosexuality a din in general which is my issue. Like really? You love another human being more than you ever 1/2
suckstoyourauntie
As an atheist, I appreciate your interpretation of your religion, but prefer a world without these beliefs and reasons to fight each other.
rezpawner
If all christians had a different Jesus each, it sure would explain a lot.
siromon
Yapp, where did Jesus go? To the outcasts. Then the whole institution got momentum and well ...
ElCabron
DickDastardly404
My Jesus could beat up your Jesus.
SelesnyaInTheStreetsRakdosInTheSheets
I dunno, we just met...
YOUPROBABLYSAWTHISNAMEINTHECOMMENTSANDLOOKEDBECUASEITSALLCAPS
Its almost as if WBC aren't real christians :O
CheesyComeback
I second that! Love me some Jesus and Jesus loves all y'all too! :)
DustySquirrel
Still talking about/to sky wizards...
sl1mj03d
I'm not a Christian but my parents are the same way as the protesters and I hate them because they don't agree with and in fact hate my (1)
TheWanderer22
Amen
NotMyScienceAccount
Humor news. I enjoy it until I debate with someone who use these shows as they're only news event intake.
EDarwin
Amen!
CHOOCHOOMOTHAFUCKER
And give her the reach around. Maybe even give her a penis
MonsterCatGirl
I go to a church where the group is... Split , half believe that this should have happened a long time ago and the other half believe 1/2
mcuguy
Gotta agree with you there. It makes me sad that there are such bigoted Christians that think they are holier than others.
Psychethos
I'm an atheist, but think the biblical Jesus sounds like a really swell guy. These bigots must be thinking of some other Jesus.
TheCosmicist
I concur, he seems like somebody I would want to chill. As long as we were on an understanding about me not believing about his father thing
causality
Granted he had some anger control issues. Like that poor fig tree.
ArchMagos
Or flipping tables and chasing people with a whip.
cageykraken
Yeah, I agree. I'd hug them. The God I worship would, too.
CastOrphan24
Sounds like you're one of those people that aren't really Christian but picks and chooses stuff from the bible.
thatdreadmachine
AMEN! we should be praying for these lost Christians though, because they need to learn what it means to love thy neighbor.
HandyHarvey92
She is clearly mocking them and their beliefs, and as a Christian I believe neither are right in their behaviour here.
IamtheoneandonlyBSquared
And now these three remain: Faith, Hope, and Love. But the greatest of these is love.
jahovasfitness
Thought possible and it's an abomination because they were born with the same genitalia as you? Idk. I just can't get behind it. 2/2
LarfleezePlz
By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. John 13 35. Those people must have forgotten that part lol
geriatricsanatore
So would my Pope and I don't just mean the recent rock star one. John would have too.
charcharbinks732
You're damned right. That man did well for the faith.
Bullrug
JP2 We Love You
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Davidalez
Palatine?
terbril
Darth Benedictus
myusernameismyrealname
*palpatine
JustForTheLulz
I respect Benedict because he stepped down because he knew Francis would be right for the job. IMO he is a very humble man. 1/2
JustForTheLulz
A lot of people don't know this but in John's II time of failing health, Benedict stepped up and help him with most of his duties. 2/2
geriatricsanatore
Honestly I didn't include him because I don't know what he would have done, his reign was when I left the church. Not his fault directly.
WherePoetryComesToDie
Who? He's the guy who invented Eggs Benedict, yeah? Man, that is my *favorite* brunch dish.
wynbns
Nuh uh. We didn't forget. That's like my FAVORITE brunch item.
LrrrOfOmicronPersei8
AMEN!
ThisIsTheBestUsernameICouldComeUpWith
And God doesn't punish people for the fun of it. If anybody EVER goes to hell it hurts him. That's His baby. He loves us.
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bud467
they go to the grave. :P
nickXIII
Do you have a reference for that? Not trying to contest you, I'm genuinely interested in looking into it.
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nickXIII
Thanks! Can't at the moment, but I will check the link when I get home.
kmikl
Probably because that's something Christ would do. Most of these people are just jerks using religion to prop up their idiocy.
idontneednostinkingpuffin
That doesn't mean he would condone homosexuality.
rezpawner
Pfft. He was hanging around with 12 dudes and a prostitute. There's some sinnin' going on right there.
MelonScoop
He doesn't condone any sin, which are all equal in his eyes. Doesn't change the fact his love is unconditional and ours should be as well.
mynameisreallylongandhardtospell
As a Christian, my religion has nothing to do w this, I don't want to hug any stranger. I don't like people touching me. Also tired 1/2
gunnexx
My Jesus would get arrested and deported back to Mexico if he did that...
champloosamurai
Your Jesus??
iLynux
People own gods and jesus'es now?
JointTester
Luke 19:27
DenaliRaven
how many jesus are there?
coolwolf53
Basically a true Christian's view on Gay Marriage: "Who am I to judge?"
scmfck
Christianity =gay bashing lol
lapetuss
oh my this is just straight up real
doctorduck
Christian here, I really don't get how these people think spouting hate is what god wants them to do
Frozenpasties
Grats on your personalized Jesus!
Donkeee
My Jesus would have filleted her like a fish with a broad sword. But, just the tip.
Mmmmmburglers
I love you
VulcanP90
That's the Jesus in the bible. I don't know what Jesus these people pray to.
Zonchanch
And then he would say "now go, and leave your life of sin."
AProfessional
#preach
mtndewfanatic
I agree
PoliticalLava
I have read the whole bible and it never mentions no homosexuality in the new testiment. It says that, but translating it over, homosex1/?
PoliticalLava
uality meant male prostitute, not male on male. In the old testament, it referred to only the levitates, because think about it, 2/?
PoliticalLava
if you where in a desert, and needed to survive, you can't have sex with a male to make a baby, you need to have m/f. That is why they 3/?
PoliticalLava
said that, and even if that is wrong, jesus died for our sins, making most of the old testament rules wrong, like in Leviticus (where it 4/?
PoliticalLava
mentions no gay), you can't have a bowl cut either, or shave your beard, or get a tattoo, or have torn clothes, or wear dirty clothes on 5/6
Axlegear
Sadly, your Christ is not Christians' Christ.
catewood
I love you!
Dredd26
Sounds like the Jesus I would wana worship.
Quizz25S
John 13:35 "By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”"
prone2wand3r
That's because you're a REAL Christian. Mad respect.
ZachWinstead
I would too I'm a hugger anyways
Namotatop
This is both cute and scary.
nofunatparties
Same here brother/sister. God is love. And being a good Christian begins with loving everyone.
cheesymac
So many members of my Baptist Church have shared their excitement about this decision! Regardless of ones religious views we should love all
FuckYoReposts
I love Jesus & I love gays!!!!
Perry0
I like to picture Jesus in a tuxedo t shirt cause it says, I wanna be formal, but I'm here to party, and I like to party
IamtheGreatQueenSnugglewombs
Well, it'll be fun, seeing the expression on their faces when we meet them in hell. (I assume Imgurians get front row seats in hell)
bromanizer
As a Christian, honestly, the way we're reacting is so dumb. These are God's children too. He loves them the same. (1/2)
Dave1722
Come on, this is a small minority of us...
bromanizer
They're are many of them. Most just keep their mouth shut in public.
Nandabun
Uh, We? They. I can call myself a walrus, doesn't make me one. That's the kind of christian they are. Lower case, and walrus.
BaNaNaNaNaNaNaNaNaNaNaNaNaNaNaNaBATMAN
You can't both say that Christianity/The bible is open to interpretation and then say that those people are interpreting it wrong, though..
Nandabun
I didn't say that! I said they're fuckers. I thought I was very clear on that. :p
bromanizer
(2/2) If we honestly want to do what Jesus would've done, talk to these Homosexuals and try to understand their position, not hold up a sign
Reverse2057
Excuse you. I refuse to accept the WBC as 'Christian'. They're a disgusting disease infecting this planet and they need a wake up call.
SierraHotelIndiaTango
Amen brother.
KonyThePony
It says it in the Bible countless times not to judge your brother, because we are nobody to judge. Some Christians just think that because
KonyThePony
it isn't honoring God, that we should hate the people, when we should be the first to love them.
HandyHarvey92
Of course, but Jesus never condoned sin? He had dinner with sinners but never partook in their sin by joining their drunken parties etc?
bromanizer
Hate the sin, love the sinner.
xman242
He didn't go around calling them disgusting abominations. He rebuked them when he had to, and loved them by interacting positively.
ScrubbLord
Absolutely!! It just doesn't make sense to me how so many of these "Christians" haven't sat down and READ THE FREAKING BIBLE!! Honestly.
deathtofakehistory
YES! Another Christian like myself who gets how it really is!
JayBIrd27
That really gets to me. I'm able to look past that stuff and love people no matter what, but people who act like that make it harder 1/2
JayBIrd27
For others to realize that that isn't what being a Christian is and that Jesus' love is for everyone, no matter what. 2/2
i2am2awsome
This is where I want to punch everyone of them in the throat. God doesn't homosexuals, he didn't hate anyone. He just hates the acts we do
ImRandyMarsh
It's like they totally ignore that one of Jesus' besties was a prostitute
IProvideFakeContext
OK, but, people forget that Jesus would also try to turn them from the path they were on. He loved, but you couldnt do anything you pleased.
ShowMeYourButtonhole
Sounds like you're one of them Real Christians we hear so much about but never see.
TheLordLucifersBannedAccount02
*one of those cherry pickers
Mylastusernameoffendedpeoplefeelingsmatter
Well you don't hear about them because they don't sell soap and cause division. you only see the idiotic christians for a reason.
hemorrhagicshenanigans
Look up the 80/20 rule
Quizz25S
That's because they're quiet and don't make a mountain out of a mole hill while these idiots make a scene on national TV.
dumbsonny
If you're doing something right you're never noticed :/
ShowMeYourButtonhole
As an engineer by trade, this is the way of life. If you do something right nobody notices. BUT... This isn't engineering. This is love.
velociraptorfarmer
As someone who works on the integrity side of engineering, holy shit this. If I do my job right, you'll never hear. If I fuck up, people die
Yacobuh
OH ME TOO ME TOOO
mercinari82
You dont see em cuz they're sitting at home lurking ingur
Losernamed
"When you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all."
peopleperson
I've seen them, met them. They are real, at least 5 in Canada.
Mellorhatter
My dad is the epitome of a real Christian. A doctor of chemistry & physics, ex-chemistry professor and has now been ordained 29 years.
rachiechilipepper
The most ignorant are the loudest.
AngryBritishDude
You probably see them all the time, its not like good people run around screaming "ALLAHU JESUS!" and banish the gays.
BRDistheword
Unfortunately, we are few and far between these days. Also, "the good ones" are usually a lot less vocal in public. We're not the yellers...
JasonForge
Because real Christians respect others' beliefs and don't preach in their faces. We only open when we believe you are open to it.
TheAngryMarineBiologist
We're just typically not as loud as the bigoted ones. 'Love thy neighbour' is meant to come first, before 'Take this dumb shit literally yo'
dan144
There's at least 4 in the comments here, and at least 95% of Christians on Imgur are "real" because anything else gets downvoted.
MinoritiesInc
People have a tendency to ONLY remember Jesus for his love but they never stop to talk about the Jesus that was against homosexuality. (1)
MinoritiesInc
(2) Love isn't just accepting your neighbor for who they are. It's holding them accountable for their mistakes and trying to keep them
velociraptorfarmer
Assholes are always the loudest
ShowMeYourButtonhole
Poot.
kmikl
You were at 666 points... Not any more!
ShowMeYourButtonhole
Hahaha. I love it.
Psychethos
My godfather is one of them real Christians, too. He's a priest but has always accepted I'm an atheist, and preaches love over all else.
ShowMeYourButtonhole
Your godfather sounds awesome!!!
longdarkteatimeofthesoul
I know a lot of real Christians in person. They're very nice.
Blackopsblueblazer
Those are the ones that aren't making a big fuss over stupid things.
leftofright
I'm Christian. I'm also transgender, polyamorous, and bisexual (Maybe pan? I don't know.). People look at me like I'm a fucking nutjob. XD
ShowMeYourButtonhole
God loves you just the way you are.
SpicedNipples
You see them but don't realise
RolfTheSonOfaShepard
We exist you don't see us because we're not assholes (mostly)
8hourgamer
It's prob because they don't walk around trying to spread hate.
terbril
But they're "real" Christians too. They were brought up from the same basis and texts as the rest of us in the faith, it's just that they ->
terbril
-> learned the *wrong*, or incomplete, lessons about what the faith is about. That's the sad part: they're just as faithful and devoted, ->
terbril
-> but they have been misled by pastors or cross-wielding politicians into using their faith for hate instead of love.
Mellorhatter
My dad is the epitome of a real Christian. A doctor of chemistry & physics, ex-chemistry professor and has now been ordained 29 years.
kaldrenon
We're working on becoming a much less elusive bunch. In a good way.
jkthatsnotme
Unicorn Christian.
IChangeMyUsernameAllTheTime
We often get shut down by our own kind, so we have to learn to pick out battles
tomyironmane
Hey, some of us have jobs and families and stuff. Plus we prefer not to get tarred with the same brush as these jerks so we keep out of it.
AlliterationAlert
Can confirm as "one of them Real Christians". I aim to only be seen doing good to those i intend it for, as said in the Bible, "Do not show-
Rebellion777
"your happy parts to children." Leroy 4:20...sorry man, I had to, I'm a Christian but I also have a twisted sense of humor D:
AlliterationAlert
to your fellow man that you are fasting, but anoint your head with oil, and cleanse yourself daily, because the Father nows what has been-
AlliterationAlert
done in secrecy and will reward you in the full." End quote
DrDanBandAidMan
Wanted to write this same thing. Good on you. Good on the good Christians. Good on all people! Merry Christmas!
ailedd
As an atheist/agnostic thank you pleas come teach my family so maybe that would accept me xD
ScreamingSiren
Amen! :)
InvaderCristi
Unfortunately, It's the good ones that we always forget. :( That is to say for every religion, fandom, or community of any sort.
NexiKuro
TIL Christians are just like feminists.
InvaderCristi
In the regards of its stigma--definitely.
whatspaulplayingtoday
Angry Catholics want guidance in this time. Look to the Pope. Look to his embracing of this ruling. Dude's amazing.
IHateTheLetterF
The "Man covered in shit" scenario: You like a thing, and a man covered in shit likes a thing. People only associate you with shit-man now.
dungadooball
The loudest assholes gets the media coverage :-/
ShowMeYourButtonhole
It should be the opposite. Christians speaking out FOR love. Loudly. In public.
Peajayrawr
We're trying. The problem is that nice people don't make for good news, or viral posts/videos.
ShowMeYourButtonhole
Hey. I love you.
InvaderCristi
Should be, yes, but it almost never happens that way. We always cling to the negative, and associate it with everyone within that group
Aimanfire
It can be tough for some people, considering that homosexuality is a sin. some people can't distinguish between people and their actions.
CanadiansWilllRule
NO ONE LISTENS IF YOURE BEING NICE AND REASONABLE -a nice and reasonable muslim
ShowMeYourButtonhole
Sorry but I disagree. People shut down when you berate them. People listen when you relate with them.
whatspaulplayingtoday
I'm listening right now, brother. Those... animals that pervert the word of Allah do not represent your faith. Stay strong.
Sveniat
but that wouldn't make news, or near as many internet points. Therefore no one cares when it DOES happen.
ShowMeYourButtonhole
I appreciate your cynicism. But realize we can make a difference by owning our actions!
TheTitan94
See from my experience in the Internet, American "Christians" seem crazy... Europeans just don't give a fuck... Sorry if I offend.
JayBIrd27
I hate that bad rep, there are thousands of real loving christians in America. We even love those people saying those things
TheTitan94
I suppose and being honest I even felt bad after I typed that. I apologize and I shouldn't have tarred all with the one brush.
JayBIrd27
It's alright, I understand it's something that many people really do thing. I just hope that can be changed