DoomsdaysCW"Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows." – Galatians 6:7.
@crazyeddie So, I just re-translated Matthew 7:23 from the original #KoineGreek. I thought it would be of interest to you... (I have a bachelor's degree in Ancient Greek language, and have translated quite a few passages from the New Testament). My translations are a bit literal, but they have also given me insight into the author's original intent...
The "them" in this passage refers to the ones mentioned in line 22.
"And then I will express the opinion to them that I never knew you: Depart away from me, you who practice lawlessness in my name!"
#BiblicalTranslations #NewTestamentTranslations #TranslationsByDoomsday #WWRWJD #WWJD
"He sold love away from his children's hearts
And told them it was sin
Now we're all at the mercy, we're all at the mercy
Of that little man within..."
- #KarlWallinger, #WorldParty, 1986
Can #empathy lead to sin? Some #ConservativeChristians argue it can
By TIFFANY STANLEY
Updated 5:20 PM EDT, August 21, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — "Empathy is usually regarded as a virtue, a key to #HumanDecency and #kindness. And yet, with increasing momentum, voices on the #ChristianRight are preaching that it has become a vice.
"For them, empathy is a cudgel for the left: It can manipulate caring people into accepting all manner of sins according to a conservative Christian perspective, including #abortion access, #LGBTQ+ rights, illegal immigration and certain views on #social and #racial justice."
#WWJD #WWRWJD #WhatWouldJesusDo #ChristianCoalition #ChristianNationalists #Racists #Hatemongers #ProBirth
Conservative Christians argue empathy can lead to sin
Some voices on the Christian right are arguing the virtue of empathy has become a vice. Those Christians claim empathy can manipulate people into accepting what they see as sins, like abortion access and LGBTQ+ rights. Conservative evangelicals Allie Beth Stuckey and Joe Rigney have written books within the past year criticizing certain forms of empathy. Stuckey's and Rigney's views have gained traction among President Donald Trump’s Christian base as his Republican administration enacts hard-line policies. Progressive Christian leaders emphasize empathy is central to Jesus' teachings, countering claims it's harmful or sinful.