Matt, those first four words “The bible teaches us….”. For the folks you are addressing they don’t:
1) Accept that there is anything they can be taught- they already know everything2) Have a definition of “us” that includes people different than they are.
The modern politician stands for getting re-elected and little else. Honesty is an entry in the dictionary and little else to most politicians. Both Dems and Reps have earned the sobriquet. They represent us when it is convenient otherwise they suck at the teat of the party leaders as this earns them $$ and support which buys votes from those too lazy to know the issues. Time for term limits!!!!
I thought the point of the story was that the Samaritans hated the Jewish people, and the reason this one was “good” was because he stopped to help a Jew who was beaten and left for dead. Otherwise, the ones who didn’t care were just plain Samaritans
I have known a lot of christians. There are missionaries in my family. I have worked with a lot of christians. I can count on one hand the ones I have known that tried to live a decent, just life. They would have been good people, whatever their religion. Just a note, missionaries should not be shot. They should be hanged.
The big churches went to New Guinea to do good and they did very very well indeed – FINANCIALLY.It annoyed me immensely from 2000 to 2011 to see local Fathers and Brothers eating and drinking at the most expensive hotel in Madang and drinking wine that cost PGK180/bottle when the average FAMILY income on the Rai Coast (less than 20miles/30km east) was UNDER PGK100/year. PGK100 was worth about USD40 on a good day.Fortunately there were missionaries from a couple small churches that actually did good for the local population like the local AOG missionary who taught the locals how to make soap from coconuts – the best soap I have ever used – and other things that really benefited their health so I know that not all god botherers are scum. Just 99%.
ferddo over 2 years ago
Sadly, too many evangelists either don’t get this message or they don’t care…
Vidrinath Premium Member over 2 years ago
Matt, those first four words “The bible teaches us….”. For the folks you are addressing they don’t:
1) Accept that there is anything they can be taught- they already know everything2) Have a definition of “us” that includes people different than they are.
casonia2 over 2 years ago
Good one, Mr. Wuerker!
dotbup over 2 years ago
Sorry, anti-vaxers. “Stubborn dipsh!t” is not a protected class.
scote1379 Premium Member over 2 years ago
Well Mr. Anti-Vaxer I really don’t care if you die by delta strain !
Kurtass Premium Member over 2 years ago
The bible taught me that a fictional book can be used to control the masses and fleece them of their worldly goods.
herrhd over 2 years ago
So does this mean Governor DeSantis is a Samaritan?
Radish the wordsmith over 2 years ago
Suicidal anti democracy covid spreading republicans hate everyone except for their vicious psychotic orange liar.
Sgt. Snorkle over 2 years ago
This is too true!
braindead Premium Member over 2 years ago
I don’t trust medical science so I’m not getting the vaccine but if I get COVID-19 I expect medical science to take care of me.
Walter Kocker Premium Member over 2 years ago
Is his shirt from the same company that made Melania’s jacket?
Radish the wordsmith over 2 years ago
Republicans are totally selfish.
Teto85 Premium Member over 2 years ago
Bad Samaritans? Let them die.
TCA1799 Premium Member over 2 years ago
The modern politician stands for getting re-elected and little else. Honesty is an entry in the dictionary and little else to most politicians. Both Dems and Reps have earned the sobriquet. They represent us when it is convenient otherwise they suck at the teat of the party leaders as this earns them $$ and support which buys votes from those too lazy to know the issues. Time for term limits!!!!
rossevrymn over 2 years ago
spoiled and petulant
comixbomix over 2 years ago
We need a “MACA” movement – Make America Care Again.
knutdl over 2 years ago
“I don’t care if the nation stalls And I don’t care at all” (Bob Geldof)
LeeGP over 2 years ago
We won’t care when you sicken and die—but we will see your children are fostered in proper homes.
moondog42 Premium Member over 2 years ago
I thought the point of the story was that the Samaritans hated the Jewish people, and the reason this one was “good” was because he stopped to help a Jew who was beaten and left for dead. Otherwise, the ones who didn’t care were just plain Samaritans
nyg16 over 2 years ago
the only thing these idiots care about is “stop the steal”, well to them I gladly issue my “thoughts and prayers”
Imagine over 2 years ago
If we aren’t here for each other, then what are we here for? Selfishness is a very lonely place.
JeanMeslier over 2 years ago
I have known a lot of christians. There are missionaries in my family. I have worked with a lot of christians. I can count on one hand the ones I have known that tried to live a decent, just life. They would have been good people, whatever their religion. Just a note, missionaries should not be shot. They should be hanged.
Mi-Tasol over 2 years ago
The big churches went to New Guinea to do good and they did very very well indeed – FINANCIALLY.It annoyed me immensely from 2000 to 2011 to see local Fathers and Brothers eating and drinking at the most expensive hotel in Madang and drinking wine that cost PGK180/bottle when the average FAMILY income on the Rai Coast (less than 20miles/30km east) was UNDER PGK100/year. PGK100 was worth about USD40 on a good day.Fortunately there were missionaries from a couple small churches that actually did good for the local population like the local AOG missionary who taught the locals how to make soap from coconuts – the best soap I have ever used – and other things that really benefited their health so I know that not all god botherers are scum. Just 99%.
Another Take over 2 years ago
“Do you?”
57BelAir over 2 years ago
But they do care to tell Mothers what to do with their own bodies.