If you believe that marxism and wokeism is evil...

[AlexB23]

I think you're purposefully blind because you are persuaded to the far left agenda. Ecc. 10:2 (NIV) says, "The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."

I agree with you on how FireDragon76 is blinded by the far-left, but Ecc. 10:2 does not refer to political parties, as the left and right did not exist for 2200 years later.

Solomon is not referring in Ecclesiastes 10:2 to the "political right" in 400 B.C, as this verse was written 2,200 years before anyone knew what the "left" and "right" parties were. Instead, he is referring to the weakness of the left hand vs the right.

Ecclesiastes 10:2 - Bible Verse Meaning and Commentary

What does Ecclesiastes 10:2 mean? Read commentary on this popular Bible verse and understand the real meaning behind God's Word using John Gill's Exposition of the Bible.

www.biblestudytools.com

But, we do know that FireDragon76 might want to read this:

Date	May 12, 2024 | Cafeteria Christianity
Verse	2 Timothy 4:3 (ESV): "For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions"
Explanation	2 Timothy 4:3 is a warning from the Apostle Paul to Timothy about the end days and the attitude of people towards sound teaching. The passage suggests that as the end times approach, people will become increasingly unwilling to hear and accept the truth, instead gravitating towards teachings that cater to their own desires and passions. This verse relates to the concept of Cafeteria Christianity, where people pick and choose which teachings they want to follow based on their personal preferences or desires, rather than submitting themselves to the whole truth of the gospel. The passage suggests that this tendency will become more prevalent as the end times approach.
Societal Relevance	Cafeteria Christianity can be particularly dangerous during the modern times because of the abundance of information and teaching available through various media channels. With so many voices clamoring for attention, it can be easy to get lost in the noise and end up consuming teachings that do not align with the whole truth of the gospel. Revelation 2 and 3 also warn about the dangers of false teaching and the importance of remaining faithful to the teachings of Jesus. In Revelation 2:14-15, Jesus rebukes the church in Pergamum for holding on to the teaching of Balaam, which encouraged the people to indulge in sexual immorality. In Revelation 3:15-16, Jesus warns the church in Laodicea for being lukewarm in their faith and for not realizing that they are poor, blind, and naked. Therefore, it is important for us to be discerning in what we consume and to prioritize the truth of the gospel above our personal desires and preferences. We must be willing to embrace the challenging aspects of the faith and to grow in our relationship with God through the nutrient-rich teachings of the Bible. Ultimately, our goal should be to remain faithful to Jesus and to follow His teachings, rather than being swayed by the allure of false narratives or the desire for comfort and convenience. Here are 7 of the most common false teachings that we must avoid as Christians: The prosperity gospel: The belief that God will bless us with wealth and health if we have faith, disregarding the suffering and struggles that believers may face in this life. This teaching is not supported by the Bible, which teaches that believers may experience trials and hardships (James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 4:12-13). Salvation by works: The belief that good works or religious rituals can earn us salvation. The Bible teaches that salvation is a gift from God through faith in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:8-9, Galatians 2:16). Denial of the Trinity: The belief that there is only one person in the Godhead, rather than the three distinct persons – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – who make up the one God. The Bible clearly teaches the doctrine of the Trinity (Matthew 28:19, 2 Corinthians 13:14). Rejection of the deity of Christ: The belief that Jesus was not God in human form, but rather a prophet or a good teacher. The Bible affirms the deity of Christ (Daniel 7:13-14, John 1:1, John 3:16-18, Colossians 2:9, Hebrews 1:8). Denial of the resurrection: The belief that there is no bodily resurrection of the dead or that Jesus did not rise from the dead. The Bible teaches that believers will be raised to eternal life and that Jesus rose from the dead (1 Corinthians 15:12-23, Acts 1:3, Luke 24). Doctrine of total individualism: The belief that emphasizes personal self-reliance, total self-sufficiency, and self-indulgence, disregarding the importance of community and the greater good. This teaching is not in line with the teachings of the Bible, which emphasizes the importance of loving our neighbors as ourselves (Mark 12:30-31, Galatians 5:13-14). Anti-environmentalism: The belief that prioritizes human needs and desires above the care and preservation of the natural world. This teaching is not supported by the Bible, which teaches that humans are stewards of God's creation and are called to care for it (Genesis 2:15, Colossians 1:16-17, Isaiah 24:4-6, Jeremiah 2:7). These false teachings can be harmful to our spiritual growth and can lead us away from the truth of the gospel. It is essential that we stay grounded in the teachings of the Bible and remain discerning in what we believe and teach.

 

[Lukaris]

Is it so difficult to teach the Lord’s commandments of love of God and neighbor and that what is sinful is still wrong (Amos 5:13-15)? Are we not to be wise as serpents but harmless as doves?

 

[JimR-OCDS]

The source needs to be cited and the accuracy of the claim verified, before I'd believe it. Otherwise it's just little more than rumor or heresay.



Drag is just pantomime or performance art. I don't see how it can be construed as immoral. Men have been doing performances dressed as women for centuries.

Drag is whatever the drag queen wants it to be. immorality put aside. It is adult entertainment for those who want it, but
it has no place in schools, libraries or in the public square. We don't allow strippers to perform at schools and certainly, we
don't have classes teaching pole dancers to children because they can make a career of it.

 

[JimR-OCDS]

Do not presume to know my politics. My politics are more nuanced and cannot be fit into those categories.

My concern is for affirming the dignity of people created in God's image. My understanding of the Christian Bible tells me that Jesus cared alot about those who were marginalized in society and deemed unworthy by the religious establishment, and that is the basis for my Christian ethics on this matter.

God created male and female.

Jesus cared for those who were oppressed, but he never advocated sins they were committing. In fact, even the woman
caught in adultery, he kept her from being stoned, as it wasn't the place for others to judge her, but he ended by saying
to her, "go and sin no more." All the marginalized he cured or helped were told to sin no more.

Jesus preached about repentance and what was necessary to enter the Kingdom of God. He also told those who rejected
his commandments about ending up in hell.

 

[tdidymas]

I agree with you on how FireDragon76 is blinded by the far-left, but Ecc. 10:2 does not refer to political parties, as the left and right did not exist for 2200 years later.

Solomon is not referring in Ecclesiastes 10:2 to the "political right" in 400 B.C, as this verse was written 2,200 years before anyone knew what the "left" and "right" parties were. Instead, he is referring to the weakness of the left hand vs the right.

Ecclesiastes 10:2 - Bible Verse Meaning and Commentary

What does Ecclesiastes 10:2 mean? Read commentary on this popular Bible verse and understand the real meaning behind God's Word using John Gill's Exposition of the Bible.

www.biblestudytools.com

But, we do know that FireDragon76 might want to read this:

Date	May 12, 2024 | Cafeteria Christianity
Verse	2 Timothy 4:3 (ESV): "For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions"
Explanation	2 Timothy 4:3 is a warning from the Apostle Paul to Timothy about the end days and the attitude of people towards sound teaching. The passage suggests that as the end times approach, people will become increasingly unwilling to hear and accept the truth, instead gravitating towards teachings that cater to their own desires and passions. This verse relates to the concept of Cafeteria Christianity, where people pick and choose which teachings they want to follow based on their personal preferences or desires, rather than submitting themselves to the whole truth of the gospel. The passage suggests that this tendency will become more prevalent as the end times approach.
Societal Relevance	Cafeteria Christianity can be particularly dangerous during the modern times because of the abundance of information and teaching available through various media channels. With so many voices clamoring for attention, it can be easy to get lost in the noise and end up consuming teachings that do not align with the whole truth of the gospel. Revelation 2 and 3 also warn about the dangers of false teaching and the importance of remaining faithful to the teachings of Jesus. In Revelation 2:14-15, Jesus rebukes the church in Pergamum for holding on to the teaching of Balaam, which encouraged the people to indulge in sexual immorality. In Revelation 3:15-16, Jesus warns the church in Laodicea for being lukewarm in their faith and for not realizing that they are poor, blind, and naked. Therefore, it is important for us to be discerning in what we consume and to prioritize the truth of the gospel above our personal desires and preferences. We must be willing to embrace the challenging aspects of the faith and to grow in our relationship with God through the nutrient-rich teachings of the Bible. Ultimately, our goal should be to remain faithful to Jesus and to follow His teachings, rather than being swayed by the allure of false narratives or the desire for comfort and convenience. Here are 7 of the most common false teachings that we must avoid as Christians: The prosperity gospel: The belief that God will bless us with wealth and health if we have faith, disregarding the suffering and struggles that believers may face in this life. This teaching is not supported by the Bible, which teaches that believers may experience trials and hardships (James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 4:12-13). Salvation by works: The belief that good works or religious rituals can earn us salvation. The Bible teaches that salvation is a gift from God through faith in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:8-9, Galatians 2:16). Denial of the Trinity: The belief that there is only one person in the Godhead, rather than the three distinct persons – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – who make up the one God. The Bible clearly teaches the doctrine of the Trinity (Matthew 28:19, 2 Corinthians 13:14). Rejection of the deity of Christ: The belief that Jesus was not God in human form, but rather a prophet or a good teacher. The Bible affirms the deity of Christ (Daniel 7:13-14, John 1:1, John 3:16-18, Colossians 2:9, Hebrews 1:8). Denial of the resurrection: The belief that there is no bodily resurrection of the dead or that Jesus did not rise from the dead. The Bible teaches that believers will be raised to eternal life and that Jesus rose from the dead (1 Corinthians 15:12-23, Acts 1:3, Luke 24). Doctrine of total individualism: The belief that emphasizes personal self-reliance, total self-sufficiency, and self-indulgence, disregarding the importance of community and the greater good. This teaching is not in line with the teachings of the Bible, which emphasizes the importance of loving our neighbors as ourselves (Mark 12:30-31, Galatians 5:13-14). Anti-environmentalism: The belief that prioritizes human needs and desires above the care and preservation of the natural world. This teaching is not supported by the Bible, which teaches that humans are stewards of God's creation and are called to care for it (Genesis 2:15, Colossians 1:16-17, Isaiah 24:4-6, Jeremiah 2:7). These false teachings can be harmful to our spiritual growth and can lead us away from the truth of the gospel. It is essential that we stay grounded in the teachings of the Bible and remain discerning in what we believe and teach.

You left out antinomianism.

 

[AlexB23]

You left out antinomianism.

The list is not exhaustive.

 

[expos4ever]

I think you're purposefully blind because you are persuaded to the far left agenda. Ecc. 10:2 (NIV) says, "The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."

Let me Begin by saying I actually oppose this whole initiative of readings by drag queens.

However, this reply of yours is evasive. The other poster raised the very legitimate point that a highly biased site was used as a source. And they also raised the entirely legitimate point that we actually need real evidence that children were exposed to pornography or other such things.

You should not evade these objections by a sweeping generalization about a left-wing agenda.

Where is the evidence that children were exposed to pornography and other such illicit things?

And I assume you were being tongue in cheek when you quoted that Bible verse. Clearly, you cannot assume that the left versus right distinction in that text from Ecclesiastes actually applies to the present context of left versus right in the political spectrum.

 

[tdidymas]

Let me Begin by saying I actually oppose this whole initiative of readings by drag queens.

However, this reply of yours is evasive. The other poster raised the very legitimate point that a highly biased site was used as a source. And they also raised the entirely legitimate point that we actually need real evidence that children were exposed to pornography or other such things.

You should not evade these objections by a sweeping generalization about a left-wing agenda.

Where is the evidence that children were exposed to pornography and other such illicit things?

And I assume you were being tongue in cheek when you quoted that Bible verse. Clearly, you cannot assume that the left versus right distinction in that text from Ecclesiastes actually applies to the present context of left versus right in the political spectrum.

Of course the application of Ecc 10:3 was facetious, and yet there is an element of foolishness in the Left's agenda, wouldn't you agree?

If he had investigated what was provided on the website, he could have easily seen it. But an attitude of "it's right-wing biased, so I'm not even going to listen or see any of the evidence" is a matter of self-blindness. 2 Cor. 4:4 - moral blindness may be the devil's fault, but the blind person is still culpable. People love darkness rather than light. People love the pleasure of sin more than God. People want to be friends of the world (James 4:4) because they fear man more than they fear God.