Disclaimer: I'm not a theologian, nor pastor, I'm a firm believer in "Separation of Church & State." I don't identify myself with today's alternative, extremist religious views of what a "Christian" is.
Many Evangelical Leaders & other religious denominations are/have injected themselves in politics; to have our government create & enforce discriminatory laws using extremist religious skewed views as a tool for power, control over women, stoke racism, division,
promote self-enrichment, politically dividing people from their pulpit at human expense & suffering. They need their tax-exempt status revoked.
I was extremely blessed to have a wonderful soul in my life for over 25 years who was my 2nd mother, fellow sister, friend, mentor, spiritual advisor whom was an Ordained Minister. I miss her love, fellowship, breaking bread, our trips, her beautiful singing,
our many late night chats discussing everything with no judgement. No subject was taboo. She helped shape & mold me into the person & woman I am today. She instilled the importance to always walk in love,
the "Golden Rule,"
the "Golden Rule,"
to be kind, humble, compassionate, caring, to others, to serve humanity in spite of.
She taught me to never be ashamed for speaking truth. Stand up for what you believe in even when you have to stand alone.
She loved & accepted me for who I am, I was her "Prodical Daughter."
She taught me to never be ashamed for speaking truth. Stand up for what you believe in even when you have to stand alone.
She loved & accepted me for who I am, I was her "Prodical Daughter."
I met her when I was in my mid-twenties & pregnant. She encouraged me to never stop seeking my own path in life. She helped mend a wounded sparrow scarred from childhood tragedies & taught me how to fly.
It wasn't just her words, it was her character, conduct & actions.
It wasn't just her words, it was her character, conduct & actions.
Yes, she taught me those "red words" & their importance. She enlightened me with cultural & racial diversity.
Through her eyes & heart, I experienced the rich friendships of many people.
Through her eyes & heart, I experienced the rich friendships of many people.
She didn't see race, gender, nor social status/titles, she fully understood their importance & how our society treats people, the least among us, women, children & other minorities. She looked at the inward heart of people.
She taught the importance of forgiveness & not to judge others...there is always 3 fingers pointing back at you.
Everyone is accountable for their own actions/inactions, good/bad, right/wrong. We all have "free will."
Everyone is accountable for their own actions/inactions, good/bad, right/wrong. We all have "free will."
She armed my tool box with necessary items to assist me in life with joy, sorrow & tragedies. She encouraged me to seek within myself for meaning & truth. To never stop learning & educate myself in all things. Be informed, be tolerant, be kind & respectful, be nonjudgmental,
be forgiving. Embrace all people; all colors of the rainbow, as love & forgiveness covers a multitude of sins.
Some Evangelical leaders & other secular leaders have walked away from according to religious biblical scripture teaches, instructs & means...kindness, empathy, compassion, charity, love towards all. They have forsaken "The Fruits" for prosperity, power & profit.
They've turned the cheek towards money, power, criminality, lies, bigotry, hatred, greed, power, racism, mysogny, sexism, human suffering, corruption, rape, molestation, sexual exploitation of women & children. They've covered up rape & molestation of children.
They deflect their sins & project them upon others. They don't want you to look at theirs, they want you to look away & focus on others.
Many people/religious clergy rarely speak out & address the fallacies being pushed on MSM & Social Media
Many people/religious clergy rarely speak out & address the fallacies being pushed on MSM & Social Media
for fear of & backlash from followers, parishioners, other members of clergy using "Christianity" to push their extremist views & inject themselves in forming politics that don't benefit the general welfare & well-being of all members of society. Only theirs.
They've prostrated themselves & false teachings according to scripture of promoting & aligning themselves with a traitor, liars, adulterers, mobsters, money launderers, sexual predators,
turned their asses to crimes against humanity over the mistreatment & abuse against innocent children locked in cages like animals committed by elected officials in government; racists, pedophiles,
They consistently argue over the right of a fetus, yet deny life, liberty & pursuit of happiness to others.
They consistently argue over the right of a fetus, yet deny life, liberty & persuit of happiness to others.
They consistently argue over the right of a fetus, yet deny life, liberty & persuit of happiness to others.
Where are the rights of children to breathe clean air, food, water, shelter, medical care?
They're silent to the slaughter of innocent children in schools as a result of gun violence, racial injustices, babies & children forcibly kidnapped by our government
They're silent to the slaughter of innocent children in schools as a result of gun violence, racial injustices, babies & children forcibly kidnapped by our government
& kept in unsanitary environments.
Why?
Power, profit, prosperity & control.
They are the very antithesis against the scriptural teachings of Christ.
Why?
Power, profit, prosperity & control.
They are the very antithesis against the scriptural teachings of Christ.
They're using their pulpit to divide people, discriminate, harm, shame, control & suppress women, innocent children, inciting violence against other protected members of society; LGBTQ, racial minorities, non-believers, non-deminational/secular/non-secular religions & others.
They're doing this in the name of "Christianity."
They wear the label like a loose garment.
They wear the label like a loose garment.
They want our government to create & enforce discriminatory laws to control a woman's right to make her own decisions concerning her own reproductive rights, they want to dissolve/eradicate other secular & non-secular forms of religion,
the refusing of medical assistance to those they deem not worthy & don't align with their skewed views, against racial minorities, LGBTQ, under the guise of "Christian Conscience."
They are convincing people to turn away from science, facts, environmental issues, education,
They are convincing people to turn away from science, facts, environmental issues, education,
laws that benefit & protect our society as a "whole."
They are buying our elected politicians to have a seat at our government's table & those politicians including their "Chosen One" in the Oval
They are buying our elected politicians to have a seat at our government's table & those politicians including their "Chosen One" in the Oval
are crafting closed door laws to enforce their extremist views onto the general public unaware.
Aptly named; these are religious Pharisees, zealots/extremists & heretics who want power, profit & control in the name of Christianity.
Aptly named; these are religious Pharisees, zealots/extremists & heretics who want power, profit & control in the name of Christianity.
They want laws to legally use their views to discriminate in business, employment, healthcare, insurance & other industries to force their skewed, twisted beliefs on all Americans.
Their flock is dwindling & falling away...their coffers are not as full & plentiful.
Their flock is dwindling & falling away...their coffers are not as full & plentiful.
They want to rid the world of all other forms of "religious/non-religious doctrine."
Now they're using our highest office degrading people who are critical of Trump enemies, communists, sorcerers etc.
Now they're using our highest office degrading people who are critical of Trump enemies, communists, sorcerers etc.
The founding framers of our democracy must be rolling in their graves.
If our founders wanted an "established religion" in our government, wouldn't they've implemented it in our Constitution, our Bill of Rights?
Why would we have separated from the motherland?
If our founders wanted an "established religion" in our government, wouldn't they've implemented it in our Constitution, our Bill of Rights?
Why would we have separated from the motherland?
These extremists blame society's ills, issues/problems, morals & ethics due to a lack of religion in our schools, government, jobs, businesses.
They cry they're being persecuted...no they're not! I never felt persecuted. It's within my right to worship/non-worship.
They cry they're being persecuted...no they're not! I never felt persecuted. It's within my right to worship/non-worship.
They use it to stoke fear & division.
The people who are being persecuted; anyone who doesn't align with their twisted views.
What is under attack...life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness for all Americans is.
The people who are being persecuted; anyone who doesn't align with their twisted views.
What is under attack...life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness for all Americans is.
Some Evangelical leaders are preaching doom if people don't support Trump. The wrath of God will destroy our country. People will not receive his blessings if they don't support their man-made "Chosen One."
They push their extremist rhetoric on social media, right-wing cable entertainment/news/radio shows that support white supremacist views.
Religious morals, ethics & conduct begins in the home, it should not be left just to teachers,
Religious morals, ethics & conduct begins in the home, it should not be left just to teachers,
educational systems to instill character, values, morals & ethics in children in place of parenting.
This is the job of parents & if they want their children to be instructed under religious doctrine, parents need to enroll their children in faith/religious/secular schools.
This is the job of parents & if they want their children to be instructed under religious doctrine, parents need to enroll their children in faith/religious/secular schools.
Teaching children to be respectful,decent human beings starts in the home. You don't have to be religious to be a decent,respectful,law abiding, productive human being.
The "Good Book" outlines that is the job of parents role to rear,teach instruct, discipline & raise their kids
The "Good Book" outlines that is the job of parents role to rear,teach instruct, discipline & raise their kids
We all have "free will" to believe/not believe, worship/non-worship & under our Constitution we have freedom of religion.
We have no "established religion" & it must remain as our founding fathers framed it.
We have no "established religion" & it must remain as our founding fathers framed it.
These three documents, known collectively as the Charters of Freedom, have secured the rights of the American people for more than two and a quarter centuries and are considered instrumental to the founding and philosophy of the United States:
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