Funny...

This is the second time a headline like this showed up on my feed...

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Pope Backfire: Trump's Support Among Catholics Went Up After Trump Fired Back at Pope Leo
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The other headline talked about Trump's support going up, ~5%, with Catholics because Trump pointed out Pope Leo's hypocrisy. I wanted to wait to see some confirmation, and it's in I guess.

BTW, I was watching a video this morning where a preacher was talking politics to his congregation and I was wondering why I didn't get so worked up.

He did talk about how the Old Testament was/is riddled with politics and religion, and how they mixed. But he did mention how the New Testament wasn't.

He said that he had a dream whereby he walked into a room and Trump was there... Trump told him that he was sent to clean up Barry's and Joe's mess. he then said that his son had a similar situation where he had a dream and in this dream Trump asked him to get people to pray for him.

Makes some sense, there is some differences... Going to church tomorrow to pray, for Trump and I did say F**k way to may times this week.

Talk soon.

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This is the second time a headline like this showed up on my feed...

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Pope Backfire: Trump's Support Among Catholics Went Up After Trump Fired Back at Pope Leo
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These headlines are believable.

God comes first, and Pope Leo just isn't taking 2nd place, no matter what. A group of Cardinals are just basically a flock of birds.

The other headline talked about Trump's support going up, ~5%, with Catholics because Trump pointed out Pope Leo's hypocrisy. I wanted to wait to see some confirmation, and it's in I guess.

The media has taught us how fake and full of it they are, and they've presented their BS in all media forms, including books, and this is bad for the bible, but it's good for America.

He did talk about how the Old Testament was/is riddled with politics and religion, and how they mixed. But he did mention how the New Testament wasn't.

I wonder what he meant by that though because isn't the persecution of Jesus a major example of politics in the new testament?

He said that he had a dream whereby he walked into a room and Trump was there... Trump told him that he was sent to clean up Barry's and Joe's mess. he then said that his son had a similar situation where he had a dream and in this dream Trump asked him to get people to pray for him.

That's cool. Is he asking people to pray for Trump? I pray for him every night, for his health, happiness, and success. I'd love to attend group prayers for him but I don't know exactly where to find that crowd. I should ask the people at my church.

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Aaron Thomas wrote to IB Joe <=-

These headlines are believable.

God comes first, and Pope Leo just isn't taking 2nd place, no matter
what. A group of Cardinals are just basically a flock of birds.

In my head, I separate the Church (an organization) from the Religion (a set of beliefs).

The Church is NOT the Religion, but seeks (at first) to promote it. But like any organization, it can be infiltrated by the power-seeking and subverted.

IHMO: The Catholic Church has long been corrupted. I think there were several times when there was a purge and the Church got back to its mission, but it keeps getting corrupted because power attracts those who lust for it.

The Church is hard to criticize, though. There are many people in it who are working to promote the Religion part. But the higher levels are all corrupt.


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On 26 Apr 2026, Aaron Thomas said the following...

These headlines are believable.

God comes first, and Pope Leo just isn't taking 2nd place, no matter
what. A group of Cardinals are just basically a flock of birds.

Martin Luther said it was faith alone and not the priesthood of all believer that gets you into heaven.

Keep the faith.

The media has taught us how fake and full of it they are, and they've presented their BS in all media forms, including books, and this is bad for the bible, but it's good for America.

I am not @RonL skeptical yet, close, but MY GOD why can't the media just report the facts.

I wonder what he meant by that though because isn't the persecution of Jesus a major example of politics in the new testament?

I don't want to get too far out on a limb here.

Abbreviated response...

New testament is the counter revolution... declaring Jesus as Lord and King...

Paul did say... Paul instructs Christians to respect government authority as a necessary instrument for maintaining order, while still prioritizing God's kingdom (Romans 13)

The reason, not the only one, Christians read the Old Testament (The Jewish "Bible") is to give context to the New Testament.

Anyway...

That's cool. Is he asking people to pray for Trump? I pray for him every night, for his health, happiness, and success. I'd love to attend group prayers for him but I don't know exactly where to find that crowd. I should ask the people at my church.

Yes sir... Pray for Trump was the takeaway!!!

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The Church is NOT the Religion, but seeks (at first) to promote it. But like any organization, it can be infiltrated by the power-seeking and subverted.

IHMO: The Catholic Church has long been corrupted. I think there were several times when there was a purge and the Church got back to its mission, but it keeps getting corrupted because power attracts those who lust for it.

Churches definitely attract weird people. I've noticed similarities in their behaviors: some are in it for the money, some are in it because they think it makes them closer to God than others, some are in it because they think they're interpreting the bible better than others, and some are in it to molest kids.

Of course many church goers have good intentions, but no matter how good we are, we're not really addressing the ridiculousness things that the church is doing the other 6 days of the week.

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God comes first, and Pope Leo just isn't taking 2nd place, no matter what. A group of Cardinals are just basically a flock of birds.

Martin Luther said it was faith alone and not the priesthood of all believer that gets you into heaven.

It sounds true, and it feels right.

The reason, not the only one, Christians read the Old Testament (The Jewish "Bible") is to give context to the New Testament.

I never realized that before. It makes sense.

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Aaron Thomas wrote to Dr. What <=-

Churches definitely attract weird people. I've noticed similarities in their behaviors: some are in it for the money, some are in it because
they think it makes them closer to God than others, some are in it
because they think they're interpreting the bible better than others,
and some are in it to molest kids.

And what's interesting is that my grandma could have said the same thing about the Church when she was younger.

Of course many church goers have good intentions, but no matter how
good we are, we're not really addressing the ridiculousness things that the church is doing the other 6 days of the week.

Exactly.

Good intentions are not relevant. Only good outcomes.


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IB Joe wrote to Aaron Thomas <=-

The media has taught us how fake and full of it they are, and they've presented their BS in all media forms, including books, and this is bad for the bible, but it's good for America.

I am not @RonL skeptical yet, close, but MY GOD why can't the media
just report the facts.

Because the facts expose their patrons/masters. And the facts show that the media is just the Propaganda Ministry now.

And they can't change now because they would have to admit that they were wrong. We know that these people can never admit that they were wrong.


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