What’s wrong with these people

[Jeremiah Ames]

Trump Cabinet members under scrutiny for pricey trips and $31,000 dining sets

All these criminals see nothing wrong with stealing money from the people they represent.

I especially found the part of Ben Carson distasteful.

He has more money than most people will ever see, but it appears he chose to use money out of our pockets to decorate his office in the lavishness he is used to.

Can this behavior be called Christian?

How do his right wing Christian supporters reconcile this story?

 

[Rival]

That title!!

 

[The Emperor of Mankind]

I got my hopes up too...

 

[Skwim]

What’s wrong with these people

A presumed entitlement because they're more important than you and I. AND, essentially they're thieves.

Can this behavior be called Christian?

If they're Christians I guess it could be. Does the Christian religion say anything about believers being better than others?

How do his right wing Christian supporters reconcile this story?

I suppose they feel it's just one more privilege they're entitled to. Some of the others being:

Christian Privileges for Holidays and Holy Days

Many stores take the Christian sabbath into account
Most Christians don’t have to work on their holiest days
Christians can assume they will see TV specials and hear music related to their holidays
Christians can erect Christian holiday displays without fearing vandalism
Christians expect to be greeted with references to their holidays (Merry Christmas)
Christians can ignore and be ignorant of other religions’ holidays
School events will probably address Christian holidays​

Christian Privileges in American Culture

When traveling, Christians can assume they'll find churches of their denomination
It’s easy for Christians to find a religious site to marry
Christians easily find Christian movies, radio programs, and TV shows
When someone talks about or thanks God, Christians can assume it’s their god
Christians will find Bibles in their hotel rooms
Christians have many Christian charities to donate to or get assistance from
Christians needn’t worry about finding foods to meet religious dietary requirements​

Christian Privileges in the Community

Many communities have names with Christian origins
Christians can assume that most neighbors & coworkers are Christian
Christians have directories of Christian-owned businesses
Christian businesses can hire all Christians without trying
Christians can criticize Christianity & Christian Privilege with more authority than non-Christians and without their motives being questioned
Christians can assume that almost anywhere they go and anything they do, they’ll feel normal​

Christian Privileges in the Law

Where relevant, laws take the Christian sabbath (Sunday) into account
Laws & regulations come with built-in exemptions for Christians & Christian beliefs.
Christians can assume that most politicians are Christians who represent Christian interests
Christians can criticize the government or society without being labeled cultural outsiders
Christians can assume that politicians won’t attack their religion
Christians assume that government prayers will be Christian in nature (they usually are)

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[Revoltingest]

Government should be required to buy used furniture at thrift stores.

 

[savagewind]

If they're Christians I guess it could be. Does the Christian religion say anything about believers being better than others?

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Yes. A Christian is someone who puts on Christ. So, a Christian does not steal, lie, or (hopefully) be incurably stupid. Jesus is the pattern of which to form his life.

 

[Twilight Hue]

Trump Cabinet members under scrutiny for pricey trips and $31,000 dining sets

All these criminals see nothing wrong with stealing money from the people they represent.

I especially found the part of Ben Carson distasteful.

He has more money than most people will ever see, but it appears he chose to use money out of our pockets to decorate his office in the lavishness he is used to.

Can this behavior be called Christian?

How do his right wing Christian supporters reconcile this story?

Well at least it's not Obama on family outings.

Oh vey!!!

 

[InChrist]

Trump Cabinet members under scrutiny for pricey trips and $31,000 dining sets

All these criminals see nothing wrong with stealing money from the people they represent.

I especially found the part of Ben Carson distasteful.

He has more money than most people will ever see, but it appears he chose to use money out of our pockets to decorate his office in the lavishness he is used to.

Can this behavior be called Christian?

How do his right wing Christian supporters reconcile this story?

It believe it can be called selfish human behavior.

 

[Shad]

Trump Cabinet members under scrutiny for pricey trips and $31,000 dining sets

All these criminals see nothing wrong with stealing money from the people they represent.

I especially found the part of Ben Carson distasteful.

He has more money than most people will ever see, but it appears he chose to use money out of our pockets to decorate his office in the lavishness he is used to.

Can this behavior be called Christian?

How do his right wing Christian supporters reconcile this story?

Spending other people's money is one thing politicians are good at doing.

 

[Audie]

Government should be required to buy used furniture at thrift stores.

They should at least have to learn the word "fiduciary".

 

[Revoltingest]

They should at least have to learn the word "fiduciary".

Many seemed to confuse it with the other "f" word....freeforall.

 

[ChristineM]

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Yes. A Christian is someone who puts on Christ. So, a Christian does not steal, lie, or (hopefully) be incurably stupid. Jesus is the pattern of which to form his life.

I only wish this were true

 

[savagewind]

I only wish this were true

I suppose that if a person calls himself Christian but does not obey Christ, then he is a liar. He isn't a Christian. I realize that no one can perfectly put on Christ, but if he is OK with selfish lying then he isn't a Christian.

 

[ChristineM]

I suppose that if a person calls himself Christian but does not obey Christ, then he is a liar. He isn't a Christian. I realize that no one can perfectly put on Christ, but if he is OK with selfish lying then he isn't a Christian.

Im sure the selfish liars etc consider themselves christian.

 

[savagewind]

Im sure the selfish liars etc consider themselves christian.

I think what matters is what Christ considers a person.

 

[ChristineM]

I think what matters is what Christ considers a person.

Christ is long dead and all humans are people.

If a person truly considers themselves of a particular faith, it is their decision, not that of anyone else.

 

[savagewind]

Christ is long dead and all humans are people.

If a person truly considers themselves of a particular faith, it is their decision, not that of anyone else.

Of course, it is! But, I don't have to believe it. Do you?

 

[fantome profane]

Trump Cabinet members under scrutiny for pricey trips and $31,000 dining sets

All these criminals see nothing wrong with stealing money from the people they represent.

I especially found the part of Ben Carson distasteful.

He has more money than most people will ever see, but it appears he chose to use money out of our pockets to decorate his office in the lavishness he is used to.

Can this behavior be called Christian?

How do his right wing Christian supporters reconcile this story?

To fully understand how disgusting this behaviour is you need to put it in context with Ben Carson’s statements about low income housing.
Don’t Make Housing for the Poor Too Cozy, Carson Warns

Carson does not want these people too comfortable, it might make them stay too long.

Ben Carson should not get too comfortable.

 

[Jeremiah Ames]

It believe it can be called selfish human behavior.

Yes, everything focused on self.
Not only against God, but the exact opposite.

 

[Jeremiah Ames]

To fully understand how disgusting this behaviour is you need to put it in context with Ben Carson’s statements about low income housing.
Don’t Make Housing for the Poor Too Cozy, Carson Warns

Carson does not want these people too comfortable, it might make them stay too long.

Ben Carson should not get too comfortable.

Yes, that even makes it more disgusting.
All these multi multi millionaire political hypocrites think they’re so much better than everyone else.