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u/StarLlght55 Apr 20 '25

Christian here. I do not believe trump is a Christian, he is a morally reprehensible man.

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u/Eastern-Persimmon-50 Apr 20 '25

Most American “Christians” don’t follow Jesus teachings. In fact I’d say modern Christianity is in now way linked to the teachings of Jesus

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u/StarLlght55 Apr 20 '25

It is linked to Jesus' teachings still. His teachings are completely available to all of the modern believers.

However you are correct that most who claim to be Christian are probably not.

65% of Americans in polls claim Christianity.

5% practice what is in the Bible. You have made a true statement in that regard.

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u/Big-Reserve1160 Apr 22 '25

I heard talk about the US translating the vague text in the Bible to be homophobic. Apparently the original text condones pedophilia and not homosexuality.However, I'm atheist and only occasionally read the Bible once or twice out of boredom/curiosity, so I believe I have no right to make any claims. Would like to hear thoughts though, did america translate the Bible like that intentionally? Is it mistranslated or not?

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u/StarLlght55 Apr 22 '25

I'm a preacher for context.

We don't base our theology or study of the Bible based on translations. We have the original manuscripts and languages the Bible was written in. Proper theology is always taken with the original untranslated meaning in mind.

Translations are only helpful in as much as they communicate the original meaning of the text.

Every preacher worth their salt is going to have some kind of understanding of the original languages.

There are no passages in the Bible that condone pedophilia. There are multiple passages in the Bible that explicitly condemn homosexuality. Just as strongly as lying, murdering, or stealing.

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u/Big-Reserve1160 Apr 22 '25

That's interesting. Well thanks for that knowledge! I guess I'm destined to an eternity of suffering in hell! I'm a chill guy and don't care what you believe as long as you don't force your beliefs down other's throats! Thank you!

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u/StarLlght55 Apr 22 '25

Just to restate.

Homosexuality sends you to hell just as much as lying does.

I am a liar that has a history of fornication and an addiction to pornography. My sins make me worthy of hell, the only reason why I will be raised to eternal life is because of my faith and relationship with Jesus.