Tag: hatred

Jesus Burns Away Sin. Do not expect to be welcomed if you speak God's Word.

Expect to Be Attacked when Speaking God’s Word!

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In a world gone wrong, those who speak the truth will be opposed. The more authentically religious you are, the more you are going to be opposed. . 

We like to think of Jesus as a unifying figure. The reality is that Jesus is a source of division before he is a source of unity. Hatred, cruelty, self-absorption, grudges, and all manner of sin must be burnt away.  If others are not willing to put such things away to follow Jesus, they will oppose you.  Like Jeremiah being lowered into the cistern, do not expect to be treated well. We know where following Christ will lead us.

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Does religion lead to violence? Not if properly interpreted says Bishop Barron

Does Religion Lead to Violence Inevitably?

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What happens when you have 2 people of different faiths come together. Religion is irrational so will inevitably lead to violence. This is the argument put forward during the Enlightenment Period. Fast forward to the events of September 11, 2001. We have another example of people of faith doing horrible things in the name of God. So does religion and Christianity in particular lead to violence? Not if you are interpreting it properly. Bishop Barron describes how Christians should approach Bible texts describing violence.

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