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KittyWampus

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6. When Max Lucado feels compelled to speak out against the likes of Trump

Thu Nov 17, 2016, 11:30 AM

Nov 2016

you know the "Christian" Right has gone too far.

It has nothing to do with Scotsmen, either.

-Max Lucado is a pastor in Texas who writes inspirational Christian books which are very popular. He keeps his politics out of it. Except when he denounced Trump.

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Let me make this crystal fucking clear. The word "Christian" ... [View all] 11 Bravo Nov 2016 OP

ITA. Jesus would be appalled... 3catwoman3 Nov 2016 #1

He was born a Jew, lived as a Jew, and died a Jew. He stayed true to his beliefs to the end. alfredo Nov 2016 #49

Rec, alf. nt. Mc Mike Nov 2016 #65

The evangelical Christians voted en masse for the AntiChrist Zorro Nov 2016 #71

I'm doing a research paper on the Southern antebellum slaveholders and their Christian religiosity. TheBlackAdder Nov 2016 #79

We will soon have two presidents that have been divorced... Blanks Nov 2016 #2

Indeed. n/t Different Drummer Nov 2016 #66

Two? BonnieJW Nov 2016 #78

Ronald Reagan. Blanks Nov 2016 #80

And, their daughter, Patty, was born... 3catwoman3 Nov 2016 #81

One could make a similar observation about "patriotic" and "supporting the military" Buzz Clik Nov 2016 #3

They didn't abandon the terms... Wounded Bear Nov 2016 #12

Even the dumbest among them recognized that supporting Putin over Obama, ... Buzz Clik Nov 2016 #31

Yeap, they deny he's an openly racist person though and bring up the multiple state and federal ... uponit7771 Nov 2016 #4

But he's an expert on Two Corinthians.... Wounded Bear Nov 2016 #13

:grin: uponit7771 Nov 2016 #23

Evangelical "Christians" are the least Christian people in the country. They are right up there OregonBlue Nov 2016 #5

It's improper to denounce all Evangelicals. They aren't a monolithic group. KittyWampus Nov 2016 #8

Right on. I happen to be a member of one of those groups. Bohunk68 Nov 2016 #74

DIE, HERETIC!! A HERETIC I AM Nov 2016 #77

Your church sounds cool. Most interpret evangelical in a stricter sense, however. Raastan Nov 2016 #75

While I'm sure there are exceptions to any rule, I've spent a good deal of my life in the south OregonBlue Nov 2016 #82

When Max Lucado feels compelled to speak out against the likes of Trump KittyWampus Nov 2016 #6

And they keep saying that 'make merika great again.' Just exactly what does 'great' mean to them. lonestarnot Nov 2016 #7

They really mean "make America white again." CottonBear Nov 2016 #32

K&R nt. NCTraveler Nov 2016 #9

I'm a Christian too workinclasszero Nov 2016 #10

Well said. narnian60 Nov 2016 #21

This Christian is in total agreement with you wryter2000 Nov 2016 #58

K&R... spanone Nov 2016 #11

As a Christian, I used to dismiss the term "Christian right".... LAS14 Nov 2016 #14

Not in the deep south... Wounded Bear Nov 2016 #27

Buckle up for HAB911 Nov 2016 #15

Its well on the way now workinclasszero Nov 2016 #19

Sojourners is an example of the evangelical left. LAS14 Nov 2016 #16

They are supremely unholy lying jackwagons, indeed. rec, nt. Mc Mike Nov 2016 #17

Evangelical "Christians" kebob Nov 2016 #18

Donald Trump's campaign exposed the right's true colors (and especially the religious right). Initech Nov 2016 #20

He nails them good I must say workinclasszero Nov 2016 #25

That is the fucked up irony of Donald Trump's campaign. Initech Nov 2016 #33

That is one CREEPY freeze-frame. NurseJackie Nov 2016 #26

Good thing I wasn't eating when I saw that because it makes me want to vomit. Initech Nov 2016 #35

Sadly, there are girls in sexually abusive situations who DO NOT KNOW it's wrong, and... NurseJackie Nov 2016 #39

yep, Trump coveting 13 year old daughter whilst standing in front of 2 parrots fucking Grey Lemercier Nov 2016 #41

I love the vomiting parrots alfredo Nov 2016 #50

Hmmmm Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 2016 #72

Yes, part of the Roman puppet Herodian dynasty that ruled Judea for 137 years Grey Lemercier Nov 2016 #73

The conversation before this clip was pretty damned good. longship Nov 2016 #45

Maher definitely was pissed the last couple of episodes! Initech Nov 2016 #59

I'm afraid they voted the antichrist into the White House. nt leftyladyfrommo Nov 2016 #22

Same here workinclasszero Nov 2016 #28

People who voted for That Creature Bettie Nov 2016 #24

You and your hubby are so right. workinclasszero Nov 2016 #30

I refer to the 'christian' right as christianists - they are no different from jihadists, IMHO Siwsan Nov 2016 #29

I kind of like the term Talibangelist, too... Wounded Bear Nov 2016 #36

That IS a good one. I'll add it to my list! Siwsan Nov 2016 #40

Excellent! The parallel is almost exact except... LAS14 Nov 2016 #44

I'm worried about what they will do, now that they feel 'empowered'. Siwsan Nov 2016 #48

I Despise Fake Christians. SDJay Nov 2016 #34

So true Zing Zing Zingbah Nov 2016 #38

I despise the whole idea of religion period. Ligyron Nov 2016 #43

I couldn't agree more Plucketeer Nov 2016 #55

Separation of Church and State senaca Nov 2016 #76

I've always been bothered by the hypocrisy of most Christians Zing Zing Zingbah Nov 2016 #37

I'm sorry you haven't met many good Christians. Actually, you probably have, LAS14 Nov 2016 #42

Living in a state where they run the government, I already knew their hypocrisy. herding cats Nov 2016 #46

Look at Alabama. Robert Bentley ran on the platform of morals and values. Initech Nov 2016 #60

True Bear Creek Nov 2016 #47

W.W.J.G. Their new motto... WilliamPlanke Nov 2016 #51

K&R! ShakeWell Nov 2016 #52

I refuse to call them evangelicals. They are fundamentaliists period. Evangelical is just a pretty Doreen Nov 2016 #53

I couldn't agree more. world wide wally Nov 2016 #54

Absolutely agree get the red out Nov 2016 #56

"Christian Right" is a contradiction in terms. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2016 #57

They want to Make Christianity Great Again LiberalLovinLug Nov 2016 #61

Hallejuah! MountainMama Nov 2016 #62

it was reported 81% of evangelicals voted for Trump IcyPeas Nov 2016 #63

I only get old testament verses shoved in my face by the fundies. not Jesus talk at all n/t SleeplessinSoCal Nov 2016 #64

Beelzebub himself with a R Generator Nov 2016 #67

When Fascism comes to America shadowmayor Nov 2016 #68

Too many Christians are willing to unconditionally follow any politician who appears to love Dustlawyer Nov 2016 #69

Kick. sarcasmo Nov 2016 #70