Christians take Scriptures out of context to try to justify or to vindicate retreat and cowardice.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Some extremists take elements of the sacred scriptures out of context.
A Christianity that is in conflict with the Scriptures isn't Christianity at all.
Arguments about Scripture achieve nothing but a stomachache and a headache.
If Christians will obey the instructions given to them by Christ and his inspired apostles, they will adorn the religion of the Bible, and save themselves much perplexity and severe trials, which they attribute to their afflictions in consequence of believing unpopular truth.
Over the centuries, and even today, the Bible and Christian theology have helped justify the Crusades, slavery, violence against gays, and the murder of doctors who perform abortions. The words themselves are latent, inert, harmless - until they aren't.
The Bible is replete with commands to persevere, especially in the face of injustice.
When 'Christians' cite the Bible as the basis for secular policies, they must explain why they believe Muslims in the Middle East are evil for doing the same with the Koran.
As Christians, it's our duty to stand up for what we believe - that's called testifying.
I see with greater and greater clearness that consistent Christianity is the easiest Christianity to defend.
My understanding of the Scriptures has been made simple by the person of Christ.
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