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In reply to the discussion: Editor of The Christian Post resigns: I can't be an editor for Team Trump [View all]ProgressDiv
(31 posts)As a progressive and a Christian (UCC) I struggle with what to do about the loud-mouth self-proclaimed "Christians" whose bible seems to be the Republican Party platform and who follow the tweets of Donald instead of the teaching of Jesus. (Honestly I'd prefer to just practice my faith through quiet good works, but the thought of allowing these posers to define Christianity makes me sick.)
The label I have come up with for the sort of folks The Christian Post apparently represents is the "One Commandment Christians". Apparently their only creed is "Thou shalt force others to practice your ideas about human reproduction." This commandment is supreme: as long as you follow it, you can lie, cheat, steal, murder, hate, discriminate, commit adultry, and on and on and still be a "good Christian".
This creed is especially appealing because it allows one to demonstrate their zealotry exclusively by controlling the behavior of others. No self-sacrifice or empathy required (as it is when one actually attempts to follow the teachings of Jesus).