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Originally posted by Love_Spell_6
you should really check the context of this particular scripture and research what it means. He is referring to "practicing your piety"... what do you think that means? do you really think God wants us to be secret service Christians? LOL
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Mathew 5.16
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exactly. it means you shouldn't be all "i love Jesus!!!" in front of ppl
just to make other ppl think you are a "believer" b/c you think it'll help your reputation or whatever.
stress the middle part instead of the first part: "Beware of practicing your piety before others
in order to be seen by them, for then you have no reward from your Father in heaven.” (Matt 6:1) this: "beware of practicing your piety before others for then you have no reward from your Father in heaven" is a LOT different than the way the verse really reads.
but i agree the Bible is always up for personal interpretation, but always consider the context when attempting to interpret.
like it or not, Christianity is a part of our nation......and also, like it or not, so are other religious beliefs or non-beliefs. ppl need to vote for who
they personally need to vote for. if you want someone who won't bring religion into politics, by all means, vote for who
you want. same goes for whoever wants religion considered in decisions. as long as no one infringes on other ppl's rights, i'm game. i don't want someone telling me where i can't pray, just as non-believers don't want someone forcing them to look at the 10 commandments. (which, i honestly, don't see a big deal with......but ya know.)
10 points to whoever takes the "10 commandment" comment and RUNS with it!!!! 