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Originally Posted by troutman
I am sure a large number of Christians do not take instructions from the Bible, but use it to reinforce prejudices that they already have. Picking and choosing.
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For sure. The teachings of Jesus were more along the lines of socialism.
Paraphrasing:
Judge not, lest ye be judged...
Do unto others...
Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you have. Forgive as the Lord forgave you...
Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's (to me is a clear instruction to separate the Church and state).
Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself...
If they are using Old Testament teachings, then they are missining the point of their own religion.