While I get a lot of stuff in the email which shows no origin..

this came from a Quora post and the author is backed up by a religious scholar..

I do not know enough to post it, but sound a ring of t***h to me..

A study shows that most Orthodox Christians and Catholics v**e Democratic. How can a Christian v**e Democratic?

David Reynolds, studied at Nunawading High School
Answered Jun 6 · Upv**ed by Alberto Valenzuela, MA Religion, Loma Linda University (1987)

I think that this is going to be an unpalatable answer for you.

There is a fair degree of biblical evidence that people who v**e Republican are not actually Christians, and well might be the ones damned to Hell.

I know that’s a very confrontational thing to say, but let me see if I can justify it scripturally.

Jesus spoke often about the poor, and about how we treat them. He also spoke a number of times about the perils of being rich. Republicans are the antichrist of those two issues. If you want a government that reflects Christianity, these two things must be front and centre.

The two “Christian” platforms that Republicans cling to, are a******n and homosexuality. Jesus did not speak of these at all.

So we ignore what He did speak of, and place emphasis on something He never spoke of. A thinking person should ask why.

Now, to the salvation aspect. A born again Christian places their trust in a salvation based primarily on the texts of the “Romans Road”- “For all have sinned…”, “The wages of sin is death”, “If we confess with our mouth the Lord Jesus Christ…” Romans 3:23, 6:23, 10:9&10. etc. Effectively, I pray a prayer and “believe and repent” and I’m let off the hook.

It’s worth noting that these are letters written by a former pharisee named Paul who never met Jesus in the flesh, and these are letters to a church in Rome, not to us. But born again Christians will bank their eternal salvation on this.

However, Jesus gave his own salvation message. Out of His own mouth. There are a number, but these are my favourite three…with particular emphasis on the last:

Matt 19:24: “Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God."

Luke 16: 19–31. Lazarus and the rich man.

And may all time favourite. Matt 25: 31–46. The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats.

Two interesting things about this last one:

a) Jesus is very clear that if you don’t care for the poor (the least of these), you’re going to eternal punishment. It doesn’t seem to matter what prayer you prayed.

b) the “goats”, those who are going to Hell, are surprised, and are calling Him “Lord”. Therefore, they thought they were Christians, but were not. Think about it in the context of your question,

Finally, the logical follow up questions should be, “how did so many people get suckered?” And “why do evangelical churches place so much emphasis on letters to an ancient church by a former pharisee, while effectively ignoring the very words of Jesus…their actual founder?”

The only answer I can see is, that it’s an easier sell. Scripture warns us about charlatans like this, and that many will be deceived. It’s not just the salesman’s fault, the buyer needs to be responsible too. Read the words of Jesus again, and rethink your question.

I apologise for the very confrontational nature of this answer, and wish you well in your journey.

While I get a lot of stuff in the email which shows no origin..

this came from a Quora post and the author is backed up by a religious scholar..

I do not know enough to post it, but sound a ring of t***h to me..

A study shows that most Orthodox Christians and Catholics v**e Democratic. How can a Christian v**e Democratic?

David Reynolds, studied at Nunawading High School
Answered Jun 6 · Upv**ed by Alberto Valenzuela, MA Religion, Loma Linda University (1987)

I think that this is going to be an unpalatable answer for you.

There is a fair degree of biblical evidence that people who v**e Republican are not actually Christians, and well might be the ones damned to Hell.

I know that’s a very confrontational thing to say, but let me see if I can justify it scripturally.

Jesus spoke often about the poor, and about how we treat them. He also spoke a number of times about the perils of being rich. Republicans are the antichrist of those two issues. If you want a government that reflects Christianity, these two things must be front and centre.

The two “Christian” platforms that Republicans cling to, are a******n and homosexuality. Jesus did not speak of these at all.

So we ignore what He did speak of, and place emphasis on something He never spoke of. A thinking person should ask why.

Now, to the salvation aspect. A born again Christian places their trust in a salvation based primarily on the texts of the “Romans Road”- “For all have sinned…”, “The wages of sin is death”, “If we confess with our mouth the Lord Jesus Christ…” Romans 3:23, 6:23, 10:9&10. etc. Effectively, I pray a prayer and “believe and repent” and I’m let off the hook.

It’s worth noting that these are letters written by a former pharisee named Paul who never met Jesus in the flesh, and these are letters to a church in Rome, not to us. But born again Christians will bank their eternal salvation on this.

However, Jesus gave his own salvation message. Out of His own mouth. There are a number, but these are my favourite three…with particular emphasis on the last:

Matt 19:24: “Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God."

Luke 16: 19–31. Lazarus and the rich man.

And may all time favourite. Matt 25: 31–46. The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats.

Two interesting things about this last one:

a) Jesus is very clear that if you don’t care for the poor (the least of these), you’re going to eternal punishment. It doesn’t seem to matter what prayer you prayed.

b) the “goats”, those who are going to Hell, are surprised, and are calling Him “Lord”. Therefore, they thought they were Christians, but were not. Think about it in the context of your question,

Finally, the logical follow up questions should be, “how did so many people get suckered?” And “why do evangelical churches place so much emphasis on letters to an ancient church by a former pharisee, while effectively ignoring the very words of Jesus…their actual founder?”

The only answer I can see is, that it’s an easier sell. Scripture warns us about charlatans like this, and that many will be deceived. It’s not just the salesman’s fault, the buyer needs to be responsible too. Read the words of Jesus again, and rethink your question.

I apologise for the very confrontational nature of this answer, and wish you well in your journey.

It's apparent that you know very little about Christianity or conservatism. You believe that conservatives don't care about the poor. You're wrong. They very much do, but unlike l*****t, conservatives don't believe in giving people free everything because it equates to a temporary fix. Instead, they want to give them tools and oppertunities to generate things for themselves which has a more lasting effect and produces a stronger sense of self-worth. Conservatives care more about the poor because they want to help them break the oppressive chains of dependancy and live with a restored sense of self-worth. L*****t want to keep them in those chains as always dependant and always looking to others to meet their needs. May of your points are woefully misguided, ignorant, or flat-out wrong. It's usually not a good idea to have "deep thoughts" on topics you only have a cursory understanding of.

It's apparent that you know very little about Christianity or conservatism. You believe that conservatives don't care about the poor. You're wrong. They very much do, but unlike l*****t, conservatives don't believe in giving people free everything because it equates to a temporary fix. Instead, they want to give them tools and oppertunities to generate things for themselves which has a more lasting effect and produces a stronger sense of self-worth. Conservatives care more about the poor because they want to help them break the oppressive chains of dependancy and live with a restored sense of self-worth. L*****t want to keep them in those chains as always dependant and always looking to others to meet their needs. May of your points are woefully misguided, ignorant, or flat-out wrong. It's usually not a good idea to have "deep thoughts" on topics you only have a cursory understanding of.

Ha ha ha,,,


I truly did not think my cut and paste was going to get the right wingers so defensive..

But as they h**e so much to have all their wishes shot to shreds, they huddle in a bunch and cry like girls..

Wow, the spout lies about caring while holding even cinnamon rolls in a locked tin can..

Truly a bunch of hatfull orange clowns.. clinging to the story mom told them to repeat endlessly..

who ever that guy was who I posted,, he sure has the rabble figured out.. to a T.

Well now that the giggles are over, let me tell in all t***h I hope for all of you exactly what you wish for the needy and oppressed..

HA HA... have good one ya all...