Why does the left preach tolerance?

Athelstan said:

Good, and I think you're honest enough to admit that you are the exception and that this isn't usually the case, right?

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AMDG said:

To whom Charlie? To the bakers that were run out of business with harassment and death threats for not kowtowing to the homosexuals (even though it was NOT a civil rights matter and they regularly sold to all plus they were ALREADY fined for obeying Christ)? To the people in California who were disenfranchised by activist judges? (They passed an initiative against redefinition of marriage, and yet the leftist judges "knew better"--sort of like Gruber knew better ) To the children who are exposed to improprieties on exhibition at any Gay Pride Parade, or are exposed to nudists even bicycling around with impunity? To the children who have their innocence stolen from them by the type of inappropriate contentography (that masquerades as "progressive education") they are exposed to at public schools? To the ministers who were fined for not tying the knot for homosexual couples AGAINST their religion? To the closely held family corporations who refused to violate their religious beliefs by insisting that their employees pay for drugs to kill unborn babies? To the owner of Chick-fil-a who found himself a subject of intolerance because he noted his Christian beliefs? To the Eagle Scout, straight-A high school senior who accidently left his firearm that he used over the weekend to go hunting in his car and was expelled from school? (Thank goodness a Christian conservative college found out about it. They offered the distraught youth--who would not be able to be accepted by colleges otherwise because of the expulsion that seemed to lack any sense--a scholarship.) To the little boys who were playing with toy guns in their OWN yards, but were suspended from school because of it. To the little children who have been purposely terrified by overreaction to a poptart or a piece of paper shaped like a gun? To the widow who will be made a convict after the passage of I-594 in WA if she doesn't turn in her late husband's guns within 60 days of his death? To the museum that has to return WWII guns that were loaned by collectors because of the passage of I-594 in WA state?

All that hate is from liberals, not conservatives. And somehow the liberals seem to come up with even more hate all the time because it seems that they REALLY, REALLY hate all things conservative and all things Christian.

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The Twister said:

... when it's nothing but a flat out lie and hypocrisy? The reason for this rant is because just recently, on Facebook, Christians are having their comments on Ty Herndon's coming out announcement removed for violating Facebook Community Standards, myself included. I read these particular comments and none of them were rude, obnoxious or disrespectful. My comment certainly wasn't. In these particular comments, there was no name calling, no foul language and no condemnation voiced whatsoever. There was genuine concern from these Christians, myself included, for the well being and eternal soul of this man who recently admitted to being a homosexual. I honestly didn't see any comment, from any Christian, that was uncalled for. There certainly weren't any "YOU'RE GOING TO BURN IN HELL, YOU..." comments in that thread. However, there were PLENTY of "Christians are going to burn in hell for being judgmental" comments. And yet, such comments as these were not removed and the vast majority of the genuinely concerned Christians comments were. I read through that thread and the vile spewed toward Christians was unbelievable. We were called all sorts of foul and hideous names, falsely accused and bashed relentlessly. God was mocked, Jesus was mocked, Scriptures were mocked, and Christianity, in general, was torn to shreds. I decided to reported one particular comment that called Christians bigots, idiots and many other foul names. I reported the comment as hate speech against a religious group. I was later told, by Facebook, that this comment did not violate Facebook Community Standards and it was not considered hate speech. It's so deceptive and hypocritical for the left to scream for tolerance, particularly for homosexuals, when they themselves are the most intolerant people I have ever met, especially toward Christians. It's totally acceptable in our society to bash Christians and Christianity.

And finally, I posted the following message on my status a couple of hours ago. It hasn't been removed as of yet. Here it is: "Jesus told His disciples that if the world hates them to remember that it hated Him first. Scripture also tells us that men hate the light, lest their dark deeds be exposed. I know when I share the Gospel with someone who isn't saved that I can expect to be called all sorts of foul names and be ridiculed and falsely accused, but it still stings. I know that when I'm verbally attacked and shunned for speaking of the Light of Jesus Christ, I am to rejoice and be glad. I know that, Jesus said it Himself, but my heart is still heavy with sadness. My heart is heavy with sadness because I know the eternal fate of those who reject Jesus Christ and the salvation that can only come through Him. And despite popular opinion, God does not bless any form of sin, no matter what it is. Some people are fooled into believing that God will not punish them for their sins, because He is loving and forgiving, however, what they forget or choose to ignore is that He is also infinitely holy, righteous and just. He will punish sin wherever it is found and the ultimate punishment for our sins is an eternity in hell. And despite all of this, while we were yet sinners, God sent Jesus, His one and only Son, to die for us. He made Jesus, who knew no sin, to become sin for us, and sent Him to the cross to take the punishment and death for our sins upon Himself. Jesus took the ultimate punishment our sins upon Himself and nailed them to the cross once and for all. And it is through Him alone that a person can be forgiven of their sins, saved from hell, and be given eternal life. There will be no excuses accepted and no second chances for anyone when they stand before God in judgment. It's terrifying for me to think of all the people who will go to hell because they rejected Jesus Christ in life, the only way for them to be forgiven and saved. How can I not share this with others so they too can be saved from an eternity in hell? God will punish every single person for every single one of their sins, no matter who that person was in their life. Denying these truths, ignoring them or trying to silence them won't make them go away or change their reality."

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sylverpiano said:

I think we could all resolve most of our arguments if we could meet somewhere and have a potluck. Everyone could bring a covered dish and we would find out that we are all just normal folk.

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Hetta said:

That said, many of you have been posting throughout most of Sunday. Better than this church, right?

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Athelstan said:

I go Saturday when there is only a handful of people, but thanks.

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The Twister said:

I'm not so sure about that, might end up in a Hatfield and McCoy kind of situation after all, but... only after we eat. And what would be on the Southern menu? Let me see... barbeque ribs and brisket, of course, fried chicken, crawfish, venison, duck, frog legs, country ham, slaw, potato salad, corn on the cob, baked beans, grits, cornbread and some greens, maybe even some gumbo and jambalaya. And what about the desserts? Oh yeah, and Southern sweet tea. I know that's not everything, but I had better stop, I'm making myself hungry.

Speaking of Jambalaya... Yee-haw!
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Jambalaya - YouTube

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sylverpiano said:

I think we could all resolve most of our arguments if we could meet somewhere and have a potluck. Everyone could bring a covered dish and we would find out that we are all just normal folk.

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Metal Minister said:

I go on Sunday, but since it's only and hour and half in my day.....

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The Twister said:

Me too. Her responses are awesome, as are yours.

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