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For too long now, people have used religion as a weapon or tool to justify their own narrow agendas. Raised as a Christian, I was taught that God was loving and merciful. Jesus wanted us to welcome and embrace our neighbors no matter who they are, and open our homes and hearts to strangers in need. Too many so-called Christians spread messages of hatred and division, using the moral justification that Christianity provides for power and control, whilst acting in ways which are completely anathema to the teachings of the Gospel.

Clackamas United Church of Christ is reclaiming the original, inclusive message of Christ by practicing what they preach. Pastor Adam welcomes all to his sermons with love and acceptance regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation or any other the other ways we choose to divide ourselves as human beings.

"God loves you relentlessly and eternally because God is love," is one of Pastor Adam's core principles. The fact that this kind of open-hearted approach is going viral, as opposed to simply being the norm, tells you everything about the direction that many churches have taken. The Pastor's signs preach a loving and progressive worldview that, for me at least, is what Christianity should be all about.

Scroll down to see how Clackamas United Church of Christ choose to spread the Word of the Lord, and let us know what you think in the comments!

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The Girl on Fire
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If only this was the mentality most Christians had....

Sarah Laurent
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's not religion. That's not faith. That's just humanity. And I love that. As an atheist, I could imagine supporting this kind of church.

Pseudo Puppy
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

me too! (in response to every point you made) :D

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Agnes Jekyll
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The world would be a very different place

Chacolby
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Made me smirk a bit!! #truly

TheExtremeSmell
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If there’s no “sinning” in heaven why would you wanna go. No random sex no violent video games or movies. Sounds kinda boring

K
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this is where your lack of satisfaction in life shows. Knowing God fills you with joy, even in your most terrible life situation. You will not need sex, violent video games, or movies. God alone is the foundation of happiness.

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"I came to the Clackamas United Church of Christ about a year and a half ago and realized that we needed to get our message out into the neighborhood," Pastor Adam told Bored Panda. "People saw our building, but didn't know what our values were. So we started a fundraiser for the sign and I started posting those messages. People began to stop as they drove by to thank me for the messages. But I didn't know it would have an online impact, too."

"Amidst the pain of the world and all the hate, people are thirsty for something deeper. The truth of the Gospel is that all people are loved. The sin is when we start treating certain people and groups as if they are not loved. Jesus was most critical of those who used religion as an excuse to marginalize others. We are merely seeking to follow Jesus in the best way we can."

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    Eusebius Tan
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    THE CHURCH SAYS TRANS RIGHTS!

    Katharine Lancaster
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s nice to hear that there are other people of faith that don’t condemn my son.

    Rayah Dickerson
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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    Lena Johansson
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this church! And I’m an atheist...

    elfin
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And of course the original Bible (which we don't have a copy of) was definitely not in English.

    TheExtremeSmell
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah but this is the air bud rule. The Bible also never said to let immigrants in. Or mentioned America. Or that we’re made of atoms. It leaves out a lot

    Agnes Jekyll
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It does leave out a lot, but it also says to love each other like you love yourself and to forgive and give all of yourself when someone else is in need.

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    When Pastor Adam arrived at the United Church of Christ, regular numbers were down to around only 30 or so people. "I’m convinced that one of the many reasons people aren’t coming to church, churches like ours, is because they don’t know that we’re there and they don’t know our message," he said. "So I thought, how are we going to get the message out?" It was then that the church held a fundraiser so that they could buy the message board.

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    "I decided that we needed to be bold with our message of love and inclusion, especially for those who are marginalized especially by religion. My goal is is to be part of a larger movement that is reframing or redefining Christianity so that it's based on God's love for all people, but especially those who are marginalized."

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    Foxxy
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jesus loved everyone, now if only all “Christians” did the same.

    The Girl on Fire
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "When immigrants live in your land with you, you must not cheat them. Any immigrant who lives with you must be treated as if they were one of your citizens. You must love them as yourself, because you were immigrants in the land of Egypt; I am the Lord your God." Leviticus 19:33-34

    TheExtremeSmell
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean I get your point but if you wanna start quoting Old Testament there’s some parts about rape and incest and slaves and murder all being fine so

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    Agnes Jekyll
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You bet. Jesus befriended the friendless, all those without power or influence--those who are rejected and forgotten by those "Christians" who claim to know who will go to hell and what women should do with their bodies.

    Trish Greene
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Totally! I've always tried to remember that Jesus didn't hang out with the well-to-do and the righteous. He hung out with the whores, the poor and the lame. That's who I want to emulate.

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    Calypso poet
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s how all religions should think.

    Elisabeth Bergbom
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This sign thing by churches seems to be some American thing, I've only seen it when visiting America, but it doesn't seem to exist in Europe

    TheExtremeSmell
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Usually just the ones with drive thrus for forgiving sins and blessing souls or motorcycles. The sign usually shows what the cost is or if there’s specials that day. .

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    NATASKA J Ramirez
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd go to his church if he was anywhere near my area...we need more like him!!!

    Anja Schmidt
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    start with finding positive womenstories in koran and bring it out ... please ...

    Adam's message is getting through. He has received widespread support in the community from all areas, from fellow Christians to members of other faiths and atheists alike. "There are so many of us who are trying to get this message out and whether we do it in the name of God or the name of humanity or the name of God and humanity -- I say amen, let's do this."

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    "I just want people to know that God loves them and we love them and we’re for them. It sounds so cheesy but that’s the basic message!"

    Other, more conservative Churches in the area have been generally accepting of the new direction at the United Church of Christ,and Adam says that negative reactions have been extremely rare. "One guy stopped as I was changing the sign and told me I didn't understand the Bible," he told us. "But that's been most of the criticism. Everyone else honks, or says 'great job!' It's been very supportive."

    "There is a big movement, not just in my generation but in all generations, of people looking for a more inclusive faith. We find it in Jesus."

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    Whatevers not taken
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    HOW? That's the most r******d statement ever. Earth (billion years old) humans (been around fro millions of years) climate (still the same). So tell me how climate is induced by humans.

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    Elisabeth Bergbom
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the Bible it says that the Earth will be worn like a mantle

    Chris Sprucefield
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Climate change existed long before humans did, and changed more violently than current, without any help from either humans or SUV's... Belief does not make proof just because you say so.

    Agnes Jekyll
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    man-made climate change, which is a serious problem and happening before our very eyes is caused by men--as 98% of all scientists believe.

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    Lisa Wells
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    Again F**K THE POPE. Use a credible source at least.

    Agnes Jekyll
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are you saying that global warming does not exist, do you hate Catholics or do you just hate religious leaders? Because global warming exists--98% of all scientists say it does and that it is man-made.

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    Linda D
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But, but, but the Vatican - where the pope live - is surrounded by walls.

    Jane Lesch
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Pope lives in a walled country with a city within another country.

    Russell Wilson
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How about the wall around the Vatican??

    Moises Hernandez Jr
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Worth repeating.... what about the massive three story high super think wall and expertly trained guard that surrounding Vatican City? Funny how most politicians and people of means that oppose building a way to channel folks into the legal entrances into our nation, do themselves live behind the protection of walls and fences!!! Yes I say let's grant entrance to anyone that wants to come to the USA, as long as they do so through legal means. Just like my family and I did when we migrated here. My father waited nearly 25 years to receive the clearance for us to come. Argue over facts not opinions

    Nubmaeme
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Says the man who lives in a walled palace!!

    Martti Laurson
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    poor construction workers around the world.

    Martti Laurson
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, keep downvoting my comment from before. Prove that religious people lack sense of humor

    Lisa Wells
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    F**k the Pope, with his pointy hat and golden cross.

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    Agnes Jekyll
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You bet. So many "Christians" women-shaming right now

    Katharine Lancaster
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He also said, “He who is without sin, cast the first stone.” But everyone seems to forget about that.

    DaveC
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Clintons & Biden know about that.

    Galaxies Dawn
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ya even jesus knows that women have rights and aren't property.

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    Janine B.
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We all know God looks like Alanis Morissette. :)

    Amberly Middlemiss
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if God HIMSELF refers to Himself as a He, then out of respect Christians should too. There's such a thing as too progressive

    K
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the only problem here is that God refers to himself as He, so He had a reason for it...dont alter the bible, never ever

    bpanther
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My sentiments from the first time I saw a beautiful woman as a child... my mother !!!

    Something
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With the increased use of the plural pronouns as a gender-neutral singular, it should be "they".

    Loretta
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think they were trying to say that God could be a woman, they don't have to be a man.

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    BangtanSonyeondan_ARMY
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i love this with everything in me. SHE. Ah that sounds great.

    Lyop
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Told ya God was a woman :D!!

    K
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    some of those in this chain. Guys, if you once pick up the bible you will notice, that women are in the bible, and some of them were greatly praised. Just pick new testament book, Paul, a well-know author of many books of New Testament himself picks out female charathers of his time and appreciates them. stop judging the bible and God regarding what you hear from other. Pick up the book and decide for yourself.

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    Kleebie Cat
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    Absolutely heretical.

    Agnes Jekyll
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    like separating children from their parents isn't? Like polluting the earth so no one else can use it and future generations will starve isn't? Like having generations of wealth so that others go without isn't heretical?

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    Paulo P
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Churches should pay taxes too.

    Pseudo Puppy
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the theory is that they don't "earn" money, and the money they are given as donations, are to help the poor & needy within the community, therefore taxing them would be a disservice to their underlying philosophy of doing their work for the good of others (not for their own income). The problem, is that some religious leaders choose to use faith, & the vulnerable, as a way of making money within this taxation loophole.

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    Parmeisan
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But sometimes, not for very long. :( :( :(

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    Moo Moo Futch
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is incredible. So many LGBTQ+ people want to worship but have been forced out of their religious places of worship just because of how they were born. This church is really truly the meaning of love and compassion by saying that EVERYONE is welcome. No questions asked.

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    Everyone is born with sin, just because it is the desire to be gay instead of the desire to steal or murder doesn't mean we should praise it

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    Pink Guy
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *Sniff* This is BEAUTIFUL!!

    Katharine Lancaster
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s nice to hear that there are other people of faith that don’t condemn my son.

    Creative Username
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What really makes my blood boil is when Christian parents brainwash their kids into thinking LGBTQ+ people chose their sexuality. This is INCORRECT. You are simply born that way. Think there's just "modern pressure" to join the community? Wrong again. The only thing that's changed is how accepting society is. In the 1700s, say, being gay would be completely unacceptable. You just had to hide it and pretend you were just like "everyone else." God loves everyone, not just the straight white people.

    Amberly Middlemiss
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    By perpetuating the unloving and false claim that the Church is expressing a lack of love for same-sex attracted people by maintaining a biblical view of marriage, you may be doing terrible harm. The people you point to as examples – those who are leaving the Church or worse, harming and even killing themselves – are people who need to know that the Church’s stance is not borne of lack of love for them, and that they are loved greatly. But there you stand, pouring gasoline onto the emotional bonfire, encouraging them to believe that we don’t love them.

    yazzle
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imma move to this church just for this.

    Whawhawhatsis
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom was a founder of another UCC church in a Seattle suburb that welcomed LGBTQ folks with open arms. I know they still have a number of gay and lesbian couples with children who are members, and the minister at the time of my mom's death was gay; it's a lovely church. All churches should be so welcoming, but of course we know they can't hate properly if they are!

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    Falcon
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those are pretty dark clouds in the background. 🤔

    Lauri foss
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's Washington State, it's like that most of the time there.

    Jenny King
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Interesting that he has Jewish "friends" but Islamic "siblings"... that says a lot about his prejudice even while he bends over backwards to seem unprejudice.

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    Lisa S
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And this all powerful God also believed that killing most of the planet in a flood was a good idea too so.....

    Peko
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He did promise never to do it again at least.

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    Paulo P
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do church pay taxes? Oh wait... we do.

    Catmeres
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The leaders and entire body of the church does...

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    Calypso poet
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But if everyone has health care, there are going to be people who will only be able to have 4 homes and 3 boats. And vacationing in Italy ain’t free, ya know!

    Paulo P
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Money from Church taxes would help a Lot.

    Lisa Eichelberger
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a nurse and Christian, I can not agree more. The crisis isn’t at the border, it is right here in our own backyard! thank you for all you are doing with these signs

    Anja Schmidt
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    all the best for USA from germany !

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    Foxxy
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And the US still believe they don’t have a gun problem 🙄

    Bored Moogle
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Correction: Conservatives don't believe we have a gun problem.

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    seanemone
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the root of this problem is *mental* health care. we do not have proper care for the mentally ill.

    Niffler_13
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you ban guns, people with the intent to do harm, will find another means to do so, and you will prevent those who are responsible from being able to protect themselves. We don't have a gun problem, we have a mental health and violence problem.

    Juan Rogelio Rea
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It' impossible to do mass murder with your fists, or a ninja throwing star, it's easier with a gun

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    Nubmaeme
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    There were 17,120 deaths from car accidents in the first half of 2018 (safer-america.com). The last half and total figures are available yet. Are we going to ban cars? Also, according to an FBI report - the Uniform Crime Report for 2016 - (I couldn't find a new one) 4 times as many people were killed in stabbings than with any type of rifle. Are we going to ban knives too? England tried to ban knives. It didn't work. Also, the only thing banning guns accomplishes is to give criminals unarmed targets since criminals don't care about gun bans or laws.

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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree with this completely. As someone who has been body shamed his whole life, you should think about how commenting on someone's body negatively could affect their life

    Roman Hans
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I moved to Germany and the biggest shock is that there’s no body shaming here. EVERYONE here believes that if you criticize someone for their age, size, or looks, the problem is YOU and not them.

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    Calypso poet
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I find a lot of people who say they are Christians have never actually read the Bible and pick out parts and twist them to fit their needs.

    seanemone
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't need any thing or any body to tell me that separating children form parents is wrong. this is something that we should all be on board with, no matter our beliefs.

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    Agnes Jekyll
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, so many people who say they are devout Christians are the opposite, but the Bible warns against this too--the hypocrisy of those who say they are in word but are not in deed.

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    Turnip and a Frog
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Carol Ann Duffy? That would be great 😃

    Sakhile Padi
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But the bible says that they shouldn't preach. Yes it's in the bible more than once that women shouldn't teach men. There are many debates about it, if it's just because of the era that it was written. Anyway, there are many contradictions in the bible. Just saying.

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    Pseudo Puppy
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lisa S, millions of people have been slaughtered, thousands of nations and cultures have been wiped from existence... in the name of the christian god. In the US, to this day, there continues to be hundreds of deaths within US land, in the name of christian faith. Stop being so naive to think that only muslims kill in the name of their god.

    AuntyJem
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lisa S, how did you come to this conclusion??? Every Muslim I've known & know are peaceful, giving, caring & compassionate people.

    Keir Helmer
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have read that (in English language translation). I agree, too.

    Stephen Larbi
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Allah and God are not the same despite basic English translation. Don't belittle the Trinity

    Lisa S
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    Merciful.... after he kills everyone that doesn't listen......

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    Foxxy
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is too many and so very sad. There needs to be something drastic done to help.

    Monica Michelle
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There has been incredible research in programs that pay homeless people's rent. The cost is drastically less and those with health conditions do not need ers nearly as much.

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    AloofFox
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People are not disposable tools to be used then thrown away.

    Keir Helmer
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ‘Wrong beaches’ in wartime, can happen. Forgive. Help Veterans and their children and whole families ... to the seventh and eighth generation ...

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    Emily Oldbury
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    God also punishes them for complaining and makes them wander for 40 years.

    Agnes Jekyll
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup. People who call themselves Christians but are without empathy are not Christian

    Keir Helmer
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We Eartlings need to get ready for billions and billions on the move, in worst case scenarios (from Canada— what can we do, to help?)

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    Tracey Tait
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seriously? This guy is sending messages of love and inclusion and you're nit picking his spelling? Want to bag on his fashion as well?

    Keir Helmer
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was Qurious, once upon a time ....

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    Alex Bailey
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes comments temporarily disappear - refresh and it will show. Your comment IS here - for the little it is worth.

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    Foxxy
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love this one. Going to hell is a huge lie built by religion that if you sin you go to hell which isn’t true. The lie was invented by churches to fear monger people to believe and follow the Christian faith.

    Emily Oldbury
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What if I told you that your whole religion is based on a book that you won’t even take the time to read and follow?

    Elisabeth Bergbom
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No offense, at all, but I thought Christians believed in the entire Bible and not just chosen parts? Why would God let the book his word was written in include things that "don't exist"?

    Alan Shrock
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The true nature of Hell might be substantially different than what is typically portrayed, but I do not doubt that it exists, whether I like it or not.

    Bruce Scheiman
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well.... I guess if there's no hell, Then there is no HEAVEN? Said the Bible, not once!

    Katarina Kay
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why would they say this? Hell is definitely a real place, there is proof in the Bible of it.

    Keir Helmer
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Seventh-day Adventist’s already told me ... perhaps ... Let’s pray for permission to co-build the Kingdom of Peace on Earth ...

    Trudi Hunter
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You people are sadly misled. Do you even own or have read the entire Bible? You are following Satan's playbook to a T.

    bpanther
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you are in a safe and comfortable place... look outside. Those who are struggling with a myriad of disadvantages and persecution, who have no food or shelter... THAT is hell. Oh yes, it DOES exist. Right here on Earth. Search "Third world countries"

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    Martti Laurson
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is sunday 10.30 the only time I have to love my neighbour?

    Calypso poet
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can I just like some of them. The one girl is kind of weird. And there’s a lady who is bat s**t crazy, I don’t even like her.

    okpkpkp
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You don't know my neighbors...

    Keir Helmer
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The last of the Greatest Commands, has become the First ...

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    Parmeisan
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder if he'd also be okay with poly. Not trying to bag on the sign, you can only include so much in there and it's possible he's never even really considered it. But it makes me wonder.

    Meyer Weinstock
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Polyurethane? Polytechnic? Polly want a cracker?

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    Keir Helmer
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Divorced, happily, and have discrete friend, consenting adult — maybe I am more Buddhist, than Christian ... ?

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