@pastorpauldrees: A bunch of caveats: there are times where someone is threatening tangible harm to others, and that is certainly a time where they can be cast out (Matthew 18:15-20). However, I often see that being invoked to cast out people who are theologically inconvenient, which is profoundly sinful. We are called to bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2), and lift one another up. It’s a messy boundary, certainly, but one that Christians are called to walk with love. #progressiveclergy #pastorpauldrees #Lutheran #ELCA
In the words of pope Francis, “I hope hell is empty.” That’s how much I forgive, and truly what I believe is the message of Christ
2026-08-28 02:57:18
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Jon :
To quote Abigail Van Buren, "Churches are hospitals for sinners, not museums for saints."
2026-08-19 19:26:12
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gubernatorial :
I'm gay and I am a Christian I assume that's normal:)
2026-08-19 20:50:46
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Addie :
nowhere in the Bible does it say to be homophobic
2026-08-20 05:45:33
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The Waffle Man :
it's kinda crazy to me that me, an atheist, is closer to God than many Christians.
I agree with his teachings, just not most of his followers
2026-08-28 12:58:08
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Infinitesimal Duck :
"Transform our enemies", I see what you did there
2026-08-28 14:18:36
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acrylicshark :
you and nightcrawler are the only ways i absorb any christan theology as i dont feel like its attacking me for not being in the church
2026-08-20 18:28:43
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Jimmy :
Thank you for the early lesson Pastor.
2026-08-19 18:12:55
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Jack, addiction recovery coach :
as someone who survived conversion torture because "faithful" folk thought my soul was in jeopardy because Im queer, I deeply thank you for your content. I actually could feel safe with you.
2026-08-26 13:23:40
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Alastor_Cain :
Growing up Mormon is making my head spin listening to you speak. I'm an atheist bordering on antitheist but youre what Christians should be.
2026-08-19 18:08:17
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im.me :
I understand what you're saying, but how could Jesus physically kill those people?When he's being hung on a cross , you're making it sound like he has actual ability as opposed to miracles
2026-08-19 19:08:55
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knewjz :
People love to misconstrued loving as enabling. Really loving someone is also holding them accountable so yes you can love a murderer and still want justice against his crime.
2026-08-20 00:16:17
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. :
W heresy
2026-08-21 20:08:47
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Dario_genovesi :
i found this thanks to a fellow inclusive Christian, what do you think about it?
2026-08-25 14:54:17
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sachidog :
so I have a serious question that Im not sure how to answer. so I do belive that you can be gay but still love and follow God, but there are passages even in the new testament that specifically mention homosexuality. while I do think a lot of the Bible can be interpreted in certain ways, thats one that seems to specific for me to see in a different way. its difficult because despite seeing that, I still dont believe it's evil to be gay...anyone have thoughts on that? I cant just pick and choose certain views from the Bible to follow as long as they follow my own narrative, I feel like thats arrogant of me. and I feel like I shouldnt cherry pick my own interpretations to fit my own beliefs, otherwise I'm not actually following God, I'm just following myself
2026-08-20 03:41:16
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jurassicking36 :
if you wanna be honest, Eve is technically the first trans person
2026-08-20 04:07:32
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salamander 🦎 :
speak facts pastor 🙏🙏
2026-08-19 18:04:03
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sweatyballs :
Is it any different from heterosexual pre-marital relations?
2026-08-20 21:22:31
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juanjorestre6 :
as a damn good papa once says "I don't know any church full of saints, all of us here are sinners"
2026-08-19 21:53:33
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doireann :
I have a question is it sinful to be queer ? like can you be Christian and queer dude both of them contradict each other ?
2026-08-26 17:10:54
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MurderCat 🇵🇾☸️🏳️🌈 :
if this is the case, why do you think it's only recently that Christians have started to respect queer people in any way?
would you say that Thomas Aquinas has a weak theology?
or like...most Christians throughout history up uptil recently?
2026-08-19 20:06:55
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FrenchLuxe :
Amen! 🙏 🌈
2026-08-21 01:24:10
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Ayax McGriddle :
even if queerness was a sin, how are you supposed to "cleanse" the sin if you constantly push sinners away from religious spaces? also aren't we ALL born sinful? by that logic none of us belong in church
2026-08-21 02:16:27
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Derk Void :
am i correct that there was people that wanted to fight for Jesus but Jesus strictly told them no or am i wrong???
2026-08-20 19:00:11
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sillygurlinak :
Love always WINS.
2026-08-20 06:43:14
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