If the only thing separating evangelical Christians from the Taliban is a burka, women might want to

[kpete]

http://www.ummagumma.co/post/21522363534/cosmotaliban-1

[orpupilofnature57]

1. Jesus never proposed any of

Fundamental ,Racism ,Misogyny ,Homophobia or cruelty to the disfranchised ,poor and down trodden ,even though they use his name ,thats sacrilege.

[RainDog]

2. but Paul did

the problem with today's "christians" is that they don't care about what Jesus said.

I think they should call themselves "Paulists" not Christians.

[nadinbrzezinski]

4. Damn two minds think alike!

[orpupilofnature57]

6. Fundies

[lunasun]

8. have noticed that too

[nickinSTL]

9. I've thought this for years

n/t

[YellowRubberDuckie]

13. Both Peter and Paul were hateful misogynists...

And Jesus had the audacity to want to make Mary Magdalene the head of his church. That is why, story goes, that after He was crucified, Mary Mags had to flee to France with his children or unborn child or something to go into hiding and stay safe. They wanted her dead.

[nadinbrzezinski]

3. You do know that Paul did, right

And he wrote HIS words.

And to clarify that is what the extreme Christian Right uses.

[orpupilofnature57]

5. Yes I do ,I know Peter denied him, and Thomas doubted him

Judas traded him , all pieces of poop ,but they all agreed on what he said .Their interpretation is no more valid than a fundies , The red letter bible highlights what Jesus said ,and it runs as close as human ,homophobic ,racist beings coming out of ' Socrates cave ' could ,I believe them , I can't prove their information is accurate ,thats why it's a belief and not a fact.I don't believe in Racism ,Homophobia or Misogyny ,nor do a lot of people with my ,,,Beliefs. The Christian right elected the biggest misanthrope ever to mislead this country , and They weren't using the teachings of Jesus to do that.

[nadinbrzezinski]

7. Alas they used Paul's version of events

and Leviticus.

The point we are all making, and you did as well, is this is damn interpretation... and in theirs... you and I are going to hell. Me for even more reasons than you. I just smile.

[orpupilofnature57]

10. They throw Leviticus at me like a rock!

Yes it's Paul's version along with others . And as far as Forgiveness no one needs more than me ,I've enjoyed your comments since I joined du ,and respect your opinions and facts you post.

[hobbit709]

11. If we're going to hell, at least we'll be among lots of friends and good company.

[cali]

12. and that little matter of power

and yes, the Taliban still wield considerable power.