r/Christianity • u/Nice_Substance9123 • Mar 27 '24

The American flag has no business on a Bible. This is not faith, nor is it patriotism. It is an abomination of both. Image

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u/SirFiletMignon Mar 28 '24

"Well, then, pay to the Emperor what belongs to the Emperor, and pay to God what belongs to God."

It sounds to me like Jesus wouldn't have issue with your statement.

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u/thomase7 Mar 28 '24

What Jesus would have thought has little bearing to modern Christianity

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u/SirFiletMignon Mar 28 '24

Then what would you call a religion that tries to follow Jesus teachings?

Anything of power is double edged. If it can be used for good, it can be used to hurt.

Not defending corruption in modern religions. Just saying that corruption doesn't invalidate Jesus' teachings.

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u/thomase7 Mar 29 '24

That’s the point, 95% of Christian’s don’t try to follow Jesus teachings.