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mitch96

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8. I don't know who wrote this line but it is prescient in these times..

Reply to tulipsandroses (Original post)

Wed Aug 17, 2022, 09:05 AM

Aug 2022

"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross."
Every robber or oppressor in history has wrapped himself in a cloak of patriotism or religion, or both. YMMV
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I'm not religious, but if Jesus exists, Somewhere he must be saying to the religious right [View all] tulipsandroses Aug 2022 OP

... Ocelot II Aug 2022 #1

In this country you can worship anything, as long as you put a Jesus sticker Gaugamela Aug 2022 #2

That's a good post ☮ walkingman Aug 2022 #3

Proud adulterer Trump who says he is so perfect that he does not need Christ or his forgiveness. keithbvadu2 Aug 2022 #4

Matthew 7:21-23 seems appropriate here... regnaD kciN Aug 2022 #5

Ben Franklin said " A virtuous heretic shall be saved before a wicked Christian." JohnSJ Aug 2022 #6

Evangelical "Christians" are the cruelest, most heartless people in America. mwb970 Aug 2022 #7

I don't know who wrote this line but it is prescient in these times.. mitch96 Aug 2022 #8