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Elizabeth Warren complains about Pete Hegseth's Christian tattoo: 'Insider threat'

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Democrats really do hate public expressions of Christianity don't they? Is Liz Warren a vampire or something?

While I cannot speak on behalf of Democrats, it is important to note that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, did not advocate for public expressions of religious ceremonies. In fact, he spoke against such practices.



Matthew 6:1-6

Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.

“So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. 7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
 
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Oh yes there is. Early Christians marked themselves. We’ve been through this. You still live under Mosaic law? Let it go. :rolleyes:

So what early Christian did this and that. Early Christians, like all individuals throughout history, were not exempt from sin.

Are you suggesting that because early Christians disobeyed God's command, it is permissible today?
 
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So what early Christian did this and that. Early Christians, like all individuals throughout history, were not exempt from sin.

Are you suggesting that because early Christians disobeyed God's command, it is permissible today?
Not this time. :yawn:

 
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While I cannot speak on behalf of Democrats, it is important to note that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, did not advocate for public expressions of religious ceremonies. In fact, he spoke against such practices.



Matthew 6:1-6

Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.

“So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.


5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. 7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
Alright so you believe our religion should be entirely interior? Any public expressions is immoral?
 
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Alright so you believe our religion should be entirely interior? Any public expressions is immoral?

Christians should express their faith through actions: feeding the hungry, providing water to the thirsty, sheltering strangers, clothing the naked, caring for the sick, visiting prisoners, supporting widows, and preaching the gospel.

A Christian expression should not be having a tattoo of a warrior and labeling it as "I am Christian".
 
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Christians should express their faith through actions: feeding the hungry, providing water to the thirsty, sheltering strangers, clothing the naked, caring for the sick, visiting prisoners, supporting widows, and preaching the gospel.

A Christian expression should not be having a tattoo of a warrior and labeling it as "I am Christian".

Does that mean I can't wear a cross on a chain around my neck? Or a crucifix? Or have a fish symbol on my car bumper? I'm not allowed to publicly express my Christianity, as millions around the world in oppressed countries can't?
Paul tells us to put on the full armor of God. Are these things not a symbol of our faith?
 
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No it’s not in the Bible. ;) *joking*
Does that mean I can't wear a cross on a chain around my neck? Or a crucifix? Or have a fish symbol on my car bumper? I'm not allowed to publicly express my Christianity, as millions around the world in oppressed countries can't?
Paul tells us to put on the full armor of God. Are these things not a symbol of our faith?
 
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Christians should express their faith through actions: feeding the hungry, providing water to the thirsty, sheltering strangers, clothing the naked, caring for the sick, visiting prisoners, supporting widows, and preaching the gospel.
Should we also not go to Church publically or pray to God before others? How far do you want to extend this logic? Why should even preaching be allowed since that is public expression? What Christ told us to be wary of is displaying one's faith in a hypocritical manner.
A Christian expression should not be having a tattoo of a warrior and labeling it as "I am Christian".
So we shouldn't identify ourselves as Christians either by this logic. We should all just hide away.
 
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Does that mean I can't wear a cross on a chain around my neck? Or a crucifix? Or have a fish symbol on my car bumper? I'm not allowed to publicly express my Christianity, as millions around the world in oppressed countries can't?
Paul tells us to put on the full armor of God. Are these things not a symbol of our faith?

Have you read the passage where Paul talk about ‘full armor of God”?

Here it is

Ephesians 6:10-18

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.



Do you see any fish , or cross or symbol to display?

p.s. -I frequently observe cars with fish stickers indicating the drivers are Christians. However, some of these drivers engage in illegal behavior such as cutting off other vehicles or making offensive gestures. This behavior does not positively represent Christianity.
 
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Should we also not go to Church publically or pray to God before others? How far do you want to extend this logic? Why should even preaching be allowed since that is public expression? What Christ told us to be wary of is displaying one's faith in a hypocritical manner.

So we shouldn't identify ourselves as Christians either by this logic. We should all just hide away.
Your actions are your choice, but this is what Jesus Christ, the son of God, teaches.

Matthew 6:1-6

“Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.

“So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. 7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.

It seems like you want to follow and do everything except what is in the Bible.
 
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There is no such thing as a Christian tattoo.

Leviticus 19:28 “‘Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the Lord.
There is no such thing as an OT Jewish tattoo.
We in the NT have been freed from the law.
 
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There is no such thing as an OT Jewish tattoo.
We in the NT have been freed from the law.
Early Christian marked themselves to identify each other but we’ve already been through this.
 
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Christian history Hoping2. Not everything is in the Bible.
Christianity is rooted in loving God with all our hearts, souls, minds, and strength.
And loving our neighbors as we love ourselves.
Taking up weapons to kill a neighbor is unGodly behavior.
 
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Christianity is rooted in loving God with all our hearts, souls, minds, and strength.
And loving our neighbors as we love ourselves.
Taking up weapons to kill a neighbor is unGodly behavior.
Not in self defense it isn’t.
 
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