Definition of "Republicanity"

Republicanity: the calculated melding of the American political right with poorly constructed, spiritually empty Christian theology so that the blind adherent loses track of where one ends and the other begins, thereby (1) fallaciously allowing Republicanism to claim the moral high ground above the Democratic party in all things political and (2) socially demonizing Democratic party members in the process

Saturday, August 3, 2019

The Best Witness On the World Stage?



Are Christians really this petty? Or, are there verses in the Bible that specifically teach Christians how they are to treat other human beings, even the ones who seem to be against them? Hmmm, let's see …

  • "But to you who are listening I [Jesus] say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.  If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also." (Luke 6:27-29)
  • "In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you." (Matthew 7:12)  
  • "Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. … Never pay back evil for evil to anyone." (Romans 12:14, 17)
  • "Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God." (1 John 4:7)
  • "Let all that you do be done in love." (1 Corinthians 16:14)
This tweet (and there are sooooooooo many others like it) actually goes far beyond a juvenile pettiness that is far beneath the dignity of the office of the President of the United States; it actually showcases a spiteful penchant for personal vengeance hurled towards anyone who disagrees with him. Moreover, it specifically lacks any semblance of the Christian virtues of grace, compassion, and empathy.

It is beyond time for Christians to call this man out publicly for his decidedly unchristian behavior. 

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