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Worthy Quotes

Do not think me gentle because I speak in praise of gentleness, or elegant because I honor the grace that keeps this world. I am a man crude as any, gross of speech, intolerant, stubborn, angry, full of fits and furies. That I may have spoken well at times, is not natural. A wonder is what it is.

— Wendell Berry

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1. I frequently add emphasis to quotations (underlines, bolding, outlining) to make them more accessible to readers.
2. I do not agree with everything said in sites, etc., that I link to. (I do tend to agree with what I myself say.)
3. Unless otherwise noted, Bible quotations are from the New International Version.
[Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.]

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If it is antisemitic to complain about Israel

If It Is Antisemitic to Complain About Israel, then the Hebrew Prophets and Jesus Were All Antisemitic. ◦

Posted: May 13, 2024

IF it is antisemitic to complain about Israel, Bible writers were anti-Semitic.

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Jesus named wicked ways

Jesus Named Wicked Ways (9 Examples) – See What Bothers Him About Us! ◦

Posted: August 24, 2023

Jesus named wicked ways … explicitly.  That is, Jesus of Nazareth himself was explicit 1000 years after God said to Solomon that His people must “turn from your wicked ways”. Jesus was explicit 2000 years before we go on not caring what he said.

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Try Mainstream Churches

Try Mainstream Churches – You Might Be Healthier, More Comfortable Here With The Rest of Us! ◦

Posted: August 14, 2023

[Mainstream churches – often called mainline – might be good for you. This is from a reader back in 2005.  More true today. My 2023 notes are in brackets like this sentence.]

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Christofascism

Christofascism – It’s Real, It’s Deadly, And It Intends to Dominate Us All

Posted: July 30, 2023

The book “Confronting Christofascism,” makes this starkly clear:
“We are dealing with something far beyond the contents of the Christian Gospels.” (p4)

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Micah 6:8. Justice, Mercy, Humility.

Micah 6:8 – He Turns Us Toward a Beautiful Life After His Anger

Posted: July 15, 2023

Justice – Mercy – Humility, all REQUIRED by the Prophet Micah.
No excuses apply, of theology, creed, Bible interpretation, politics, economics, race, class, whatever.

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Jesus and social justice.

Was Social Justice Part of Jesus’ Message? Oh Yes. 4 Scriptures.

Posted: June 20, 2023

What does Jesus say about social justice? I’m not going to argue percentages here. Let’s just see some very clear things he said so we can deliberately choose to believe in him – or not.

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Larry at No-KXL Concert

About PublicChristian

Posted: January 30, 2023

I’m very concerned about how the Gospel and Scripture are (mis)represented in popular culture, religious media, and the churches. It’s also a great concern how truth in general is misrepresented …

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Your habit and cherished thought - Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

Spiritual Tune-up. YOUR “HABIT and Cherished Thought.” (Gen J L Chamberlain)

Posted: January 20, 2019

The importance of habit was not only Chamberlain’s theory, you know, like we all say cliches about life. He lived it. This is from his explanation of why he was truly ready at a crucial moment during the Civil War’s Battle of Gettysburg.

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Speak up! Raise your voice like a trumpet. Isaiah 58

Speak Up! “Lift your voice; declare to my people their sins.” – Isaiah 58

Posted: November 22, 2017

God requires the prophet Isaiah to speak up about what he sees – what is clearly going on in the economy of his nation.

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If you do not love your neighbor

If You Do Not Love Your Neighbor Whom You CAN See – Can You Love God?

Posted: February 20, 2017

The author of “1 John” makes a blunt and very logical analysis of our emotional attachments – or professed attachments – involving neighbors.

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Nonviolence - Turn the Other Cheek MEANS Resist Them Non-Violently

Nonviolence. Turn the Other Cheek MEANS Resist Courageously, Non-Violently

Posted: October 18, 2016

Should Christians practice resistance, practice nonviolence? Is it ever appropriate for Christ-followers to resist people in authority? There is much in the behavior of prominent influencers, including politicians, that cries out for criticism and resistance.

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Jesus' Teaching Emphasized Issues Churches Like to Avoid

Jesus Emphasized Issues that Churches Avoid

Posted: July 16, 2008

The teaching of Jesus was obviously very practical and very this-worldly – so says John Howard Yoder.

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Theocracy

Christian Theocracy (Some Religious Group Runs the Government) – We’d Regret this Nightmare for Democracy.

Posted: September 21, 2006

I am a church person, a person of Christiain faith, but opposed to Christian theocracy (or any kind!). I don’t think we need rulers who rule as if they were God.

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Veterans ask: Support the Troops? “Ma’am, We ARE the Troops.” Put your money where your mouth is.

Posted: September 15, 2006

Veterans replied “Ma’am, we are the troops” to a woman during the Vietnam War who urged protesting Vietnam Vets to “support the troops.”

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Was Jesus Violent?

Was Jesus Violent When He Harassed the Temple Money-Changers?

Posted: June 20, 2005

When considering “was Jesus violent?” one incident often comes up – the time when he overturned money-changers’ tables in the temple compound in Jerusalem.

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Cover for Evil: Machiavelli, Ledeen, Bush, and Jesus

Posted: April 27, 2005

A recent comment questioned a post I made about the morality of Machiavelli’s principles, as against what Jesus taught and practised. These are very basic issues of political morality.

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Wislawa Szymborska, poem: Cleaning Up The Mess(es)

Posted: April 23, 2005

This poet puts things so matter-of-factly, and sees so realistically. I see this applying to more than military activities – see after the poem.

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why many Christians do not vote Republican

Why Many Christians Do Not Vote Republican

Posted: February 10, 2005

The problems remain. This was written 20 years ago!
We (and I) have learned some things since then.  But Wow!  The problems remain, and have grown; which means these things still need thinking and talking about. They need criticism. 

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the dangers of christian dominionism

The Dangers of Christian Dominionism – the Christian Right’s Lust to Control You

Posted: January 8, 2005

[I do not know the author of this. See note at the bottom.]
The dangers of christian dominionism are not new, but let’s be familiar with what it stands for
to avoid being oppressed, or deceived by its heresy.

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Is Jesus a Republican? Is Jesus a Liberal?

Posted: August 14, 2004

As far as we know, Jesus never directly mentioned either homosexual behavior or abortion / infanticide. And we can be sure that’s not because he cared nothing for moral or social issues. He cared a great deal.

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Christian But Not Republican

“Why Many Christians Do Not Vote Republican”

This article started this site 20 years ago.  It was a major problem then too 🙁

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Category - Govt Going Bad

Category – Govt Going Bad

Issues Include:

  • Good Government
    NE Gov Candidate – “Do Justice, Love Mercy”
  • bad government theory and practice
    Freedom to Not Always Fear Our Rulers
    Garbage In – Christian Radio & Fox News
    Missing Jesus – Replaced by Machiavelli
    I’ll Vote Neither Trump Nor Clinton – Both Are Corrupt Dangerous Bullies
  • Nazism, Fascism
    German Christians Sold Out to Power & Glory (Bonhoeffer)
Theocracy

Christian Theocracy (Some Religious Group Runs the Government) – We’d Regret this Nightmare for Democracy.

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Nicotine Levels In Cigarettes Were Deliberately Increased

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“Must Speak Out” – You Could.

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Truth (& Lying) and Politics

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“The Liberal Media.” Really?

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What Cynicism?

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“Declaration of Independence” – from What?

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Trickle-down

The Trickle-Down Effect of Deceit, Anger, Violence at the Top

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Ed Howard’s At It again

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I’m Not Alone In Thinking That “Ann Coulter is … sickening”

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Nazi Hate-talk Training – We’re On That Road

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OUR Government! – Spying on Us.

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Liberal Media? Not on tv, BUT …

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Who Gives Stones Instead of Bread?

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Officer Believes US War-Making Makes Us Like Nazis

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A Strong Dose of Perspective – from Psalms 49 & 50

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Guilty Men Worshipping Their Own Strength – from Habakkuk

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America “is a society heading towards Animal Farm” – Archbishop of York

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Bush Admin: “Throw Them Against The Wall.” Hate & Arrogance.

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Habakkuk for Today? The Arrogance of Power.

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The Moderate, Sensible Hitler that Christians Approved Of

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How To Behave At Funerals (w/ Update)

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Wallis on Bonhoeffer: “a real Christ critical of the majority culture”

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Shame-meter Is Obviously Set Wrong

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The Unpleasantness of Paying Attention

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Jesus on “Some Who Were Confident of Their Own Righteousness.” Not pretty. (Luke 18)

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“A Leader First Makes Himself Believe The Lie”

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Shame on Promoters of Corrupt War-making – Personal Story

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Koran 9:11 Offers Some Hope to ‘The Eagle’

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The Nazi Conscience and American Hate-talk: “A Journey of a Thousand Miles …”

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