307 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 1:09 PM UTC
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307 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 1:09 PM UTC
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Aug 5, 2026, 5:13 PM UTC
76 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 7:23 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Upset_Chip_7184
Just reflecting on American Politics. And to add fuel to the fire, in the supposed Christian-dominated state of Texas, where they want to force the bible onto all kids and in their policies, the Republican so-called Christians are the biggest hypocrites, trying to negate our vot…
66 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 11:55 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Prestigious_Tie_8635
I grew up in the LDS religion. It was my understanding that salvation was earned. If I did all I could, then God would accept me into the highest kingdom of heaven. It was all arbitrary rules (like not drinking coffee, not showing shoulders) so I went through the motions without…
59 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 1:34 PM UTC
54 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 12:56 AM UTC
Posted by /u/IndigoBroker
I was re-reading the passion narrative in Matthew 27:52-53, which mentions that when Jesus died, the tombs broke open and many holy people were raised to life, later walking into the holy city and appearing to many people. This strikes me as an incredible event, arguably one of…
45 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 1:25 PM UTC
Posted by /u/SarayaXOXO1
Please note, I'm not referring to all Christians if you provide for the poor and have compassion towards the poor and Homeless, it is GOD( The Holy Spirit) Working through you and God Bless you for that. in the Book of Luke 4;18, when Jesus said '' The Spirit of the Lord is on m…
42 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 4:23 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Truebluejello
I've been wondering about something, and I'm genuinely curious if there's research on it. There's been a lot of discussion about rising male loneliness, fewer young people dating, and declining relationship formation. But one factor I rarely see mentioned is the Dobbs decision.…
35 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 4:08 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Lochumility
I just can’t get my head around the idea of experiencing pain with no end. Not for an hour, a year, or a thousand years - but eternity. I’m not saying that to question God. I know hell wasn’t created for us, but the thought of eternal suffering is genuinely terrifying to compreh…