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In reply to the discussion: Bachmann: 'End Times' Are Coming [View all]trotsky
(49,533 posts)141. Every Christian believes at least parts of the bible are literal.
Which parts they choose seem to determine what kind of Christian they are - tolerant and kind, or intolerant and judgmental.
But they're still all Christians. And please note, I'm not calling them the SAME, only that they both have equal claim to the label.
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I have been in her house she had the "White Guy" on the wall she believes is Jesus
Heather MC
Oct 2013
#54
If most fundies (really another name for racists most of the time) ever met the real Jesus or saw a
IrishAyes
Oct 2013
#94
I am Atheist I never bothered to look up the scripture I just know that's what she believes
Heather MC
Oct 2013
#95
But, really, for that matter why would you believe anything in the Bible...
Arugula Latte
Oct 2013
#158
Yikes! She's reminding me of the woman of Cooper's Dell in the movie Red State.
adirondacker
Oct 2013
#4
Her indictment is still scheduled to drop before the end times get here. Sorry, Michelle. n/t
DisgustipatedinCA
Oct 2013
#9
the worst imo is how much they ignore the environment becuz they are leaving soon +Janitor Jesus
lunasun
Oct 2013
#68
Like the rose petal from Beauty and the Beast, she's sitting by her fig tree
SaveAmerica
Oct 2013
#40
Agreed, but I'm now thinking you were not going for the same source that I thought
Thor_MN
Oct 2013
#120
This is what I associate with that phrase ... aaaaand this is how I learned to hate country music:
Arugula Latte
Oct 2013
#160
She not only represents the end of the Republican party, she represents the stupid ass end.
Lint Head
Oct 2013
#16
Yes it gives us fear in some respects because we want the retirement that our parents enjoyed.
freshwest
Oct 2013
#18
Blahblah rivers of blood blahblah silence in Heaven for half an hour blahblah angels blah
hatrack
Oct 2013
#25
Wow, that's really the kind of person you want fielding the nuclear football.
Warren DeMontague
Oct 2013
#27
"These people"? Their interpretation of scripture is just as valid as your grandmothers.
cleanhippie
Oct 2013
#132
Ahh, they "pick and choose" what parts they like, huh? And your grandmother didn't, right?
cleanhippie
Oct 2013
#139
So you are telling me two things: she only believes the NT, and she believes all of it.
cleanhippie
Oct 2013
#149
Hahahaha. Ok. The bible is not the basis of belief in Jesus for your grandmother.
cleanhippie
Oct 2013
#163
It's not about relying on it...Do you believe everything you read in every book?
VanillaRhapsody
Oct 2013
#166
So you agree that it was her beliefs, not your grandmother that was the issue.
cleanhippie
Oct 2013
#183
I said nothing of the sort...and you didn't "question them"...you flat out insulted them.
VanillaRhapsody
Oct 2013
#184
I think I have the information to a gorilla counseling service that may be able to help her
Dragonfli
Oct 2013
#161
Don't forget - Bachman loves Al Qaeda and has said she thinks the U.S. deserved 9-11
Adenoid_Hynkel
Oct 2013
#36
1.) Michele Bachmann is batshit crazy. 2.) The CIA has been supporting al Qaeda and its predecesors
Junkdrawer
Oct 2013
#66
If you truly,truly believe Michele - give your money and possessions to charity
rurallib
Oct 2013
#67
She's not a believer in Jesus Christ. With her policies and preferences, no way she could be.
calimary
Oct 2013
#70
What I'm saying is - the behavior she exhibits and the things she says all tell me that
calimary
Oct 2013
#195
While I understand your point, you still seem to be saying that she is not a true Christian
cleanhippie
Oct 2013
#196
Crazy people on corners with signs have been saying the same thing all my life.
appleannie1
Oct 2013
#78
Seriously doubt Jesus Christ is a believer in Michelle Bachmann or the odious brand of Christianity
indepat
Oct 2013
#81
If the eyes mirror the mind and soul, she is bat-shit crazy beyond any reasonable doubt
indepat
Oct 2013
#98
So Jesus Christ, a dead guy from 2,000 years ago, is still alive and has a functioning brain?
Arugula Latte
Oct 2013
#159
So you are saying that because her interpretation differs from yours, she is wrong?
cleanhippie
Oct 2013
#153
Yes, you are saying she is wrong, based in your interpretation of the bible.
cleanhippie
Oct 2013
#172