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Joanne in Boston @vtgal.bsky.social

I’m not religious. But I believe that if there was a benevolent and loving god they would be appalled at those who claim piety and then hate and wish ill of their fellow humans. Conversely, I believe such a god would be satisfied with those who are kind and empathetic regardless of their beliefs.

aug 31, 2025, 6:22 pm • 10 1

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John Colton @johncolton.bsky.social

I believe the same. Jesus's harshest words were against hypocrites. And when he described the judgment (Matthew chapter 25), he talked only about kindness and empathy and not about beliefs. "Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: 1/3

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John Colton @johncolton.bsky.social

For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me... 2/3

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John Colton @johncolton.bsky.social

Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." 3/3

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