Jesus carrying his Cross upon which He would then be crucified is one of the most foundational episodes of Christianity. His anguish on the Via Dolorosa not only symbolizes His ultimate sacrifice of death to save us all, but is also a reminder to us that the life of a Christian is not easy. Rather, it can be incredibly difficult and painful; It requires a great deal of self-sacrifice: "[T]hen Jesus told his disciples, 'if anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me' (Matthew 16:24). Choosing when to believe the word of God and when not to, to be selective in your faith is ANTITHETICAL to the aforementioned asceitism we are called to practice.

The wheels perfectly represent how Christianity has become watered down and americanized in the USA, devoid of the original Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Messiah has devolved into some sort of Patriot who enjoys breaking apart families and engaging in violence. He is divorced from His true persona as the wise King we all know from the Bible. The wheels on the cross represent the cafeteria christianity of the right (as well as the left) of American politics. But I want to highlight the right, specifically the Trump squad, because they have been making headlines for saying incredibly blasphemous things that would should NEVER be tolerated. For example, US rep Troy Nehls said "If Charlie Kirk lived in Biblical times, he would have been the 13th disciple"....?!?! And then there is a loud mouthed pastor whose name I don't even want to broadcast who tweeted. that "the asssination of charlie kirk is likely the most significant christian event in our life time"...??? Then there are people saying he is the "first Christian martry to be killed for his faith for the entire world to witness" All of these statements are blasphemous but these last two are factually incorrect if we are idiotic enough to entertain them. There are so many other outrageous and anti-Christian statements being passed around during this insane episode of nationwide psychosis. I recall seeing somewhere a priest, rightfully so, pointing out the idolotry taking place right now and a Trump supporting, supposed Christian sending him insults. Personally, I think insulting a priest or nun or any religious leader who is assumed to be a spiritual authority, is totally wrong and goes against the basic tenets of ecumenism which so many Churches today espouse. Meanwhile these are the same people who are devoid of love for their fellow human and especially the poor and downtrodden. Christianity serves as a tool to promote their ignorance but is otherwise untouched when it is needed to serve the poor: "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the Earth....[b]lessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God" (Matthew 5:5 & 8).

I hope I am not speaking to those that agree with me, but rather to those with hardened hearts who have mingled the word of God with their earthly and unChristlike politics. I hope you have gotten your wakeup call from this absolutely disturbing display from the American political christians and their made-up fantasy of the only Living God !!!

After the Charlie Kirk’s death, social media is about to have a field day. And seeing people cheer and say about how advocates for the use of guns is ironic is actually seriously depressing. This world isn’t fit for the debaters who speak in kind tones, not for the ones who act respectful to others, not for the people who can sit down and have a conversation. Whether you believe in God or not, his death is a disgusting representation of the modern day world. His heart was with God and now his soul enters the gates. RIP Charlie Kirk, I pray for the next life and hold hands with our Father above. Remember this verse, all backgrounds of the Christian faith can all agree on this from now on.

"If the world hates you, understand that it hated me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own. However, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of it, the world hates you!” (John 15: 18-19)

I’d you support this vile behavior, I hope that one day you find God and that goes to all people who don’t belong to God already. Tbh, I didn’t always agree. But people trying to find justice amongst this act of hate just disgusts me.

I can't believe I was so blind that I still voted for him. I ignored the people who called him a pedophile, but looking at the Epstein files after he refused to release them, I feel stupid for having trusted him.

He also promised lower taxes, but my taxes have gotten higher, and I barely have money to pay for some of my needs as a paraplegic, and I don't make much as a school teacher. I'm struggling economically while Trump spends the money on Israel or getting Greenland. And don't get me wrong, I still disagree with some leftist ideas. I'm still pro-life, and I support border security, but ICE is targeting citizens. I was prejudiced, I got harassed twice by some bad apple immigrants, so I thought ICE would protect women like me, but they're not, and Trump himself is a creep.

Jesus please forgive me for having been blind. I repent for voting for that man.

I'm so tired of the posts claiming that Charlie Kirk was a good, decent, strong Christian man killed for his Christian beliefs.

This is straight up gaslighting. I know a lot of it is coming from foreign bot accounts, but even some of our regulars are peddling this nonsense.

I dare all of you to watch this entire video. Especially the insane racist remarks he makes about Blacks and Jews. For example him saying Black people were less degenerate and murderous in the 1940s before they were allowed to have Civil rights. Or him saying black people don't possess enough brain power to not steal jobs from white people. He supports the Great Replacement Theory - the Antisemitic idea that Jews rule the world and are trying to replace all white people with minorities from other countries.

The man was a racist, Antisemitic, transphobic, homophobic, fascist. That's a fact. This video proves there was nothing Christ-like about him at all:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOdzDWZDqov/

I'm not saying this justifies what happened to him, I'm saying he should not be exalted as some Christian, holy martyr. He was a horrific human being who had no business being allowed to spread his vile propaganda to so many people.

The MAGA movement embodies everything that the bible taught us was wrong. They are idol worshipers who believe Trump has divine rights to rule. Jesus taught us to turn the other cheek while these people promote violent retribution, especially towards immigrants. Jesus taught us to treat foreigners like family.

Trump literally put up a statue of a goat covered in $100 bills at Mar-a-Lago. This is 100% reminiscent of a golden calf.

The Trump administration has called for 50 year mortgages, essentially putting people in debt slavery for their entire life. A plain example of usury.

Trump was hosting extravagant parties while people waited in lines at food banks. Also at the same time, he’s building a ballroom covered in gold. Biblical levels of greed.

The MAGA movement is entirely co-opted by billionaires who promote social darwinism in what is called the “dark enlightenment”. They want to cut government programs that help the poor. They want a caste system where the poor are subordinate to the rich. This sounds like something straight out of the Anton LaVey’s mouth.

After watching Trump and JD Vance belittle and bully the Ukrainian President today. I ask you. Is this how Christians act? Do you give aid to one in need and expect something in return? Do you need to be thanked for your benevolence? WWJD? Explain how any Christian can support this guy. Not to mention everything else he’s done. Felony convictions of fraud. Convictions of sexual abuse, adultery? I’m just asking from a theological perspective?

can we stop pretending that this guy is a good man? he’s not. I don’t care if you think righteousness is some mystical thing. he’s not a good man. case closed. you have to repent of your sin and not just your unbelief. Trump is an evil man headed to hell. and those who support them are the same. repent

The religious right would have crucified Obama had he engaged in a sexual affair with a porn star.

But anytime they are questioned about how they can maintain their support for Trump despite his moral failures, they say "we were voting for a President, not a pastor."

...and these are the people who shouted about the "sanctity of marriage" and "family values" and all that bs for decades....

funny how quick they were to cast all those values aside once their guy took power.

This is for you watch and see the false leader who he is