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by Gary E. Andrews - 06/19/26 06:43 PM
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The ancient Christian Jews were under brutal Roman rule and persecution. There's plenty of "political bias" and advice in the Bible. CO Chat GPT lol... Romans 13:1-7: This passage instructs Christians to submit to governing authorities, as all authority comes from God. Some scholars interpret this passage as a pro-Roman political bias, while others see it as practical advice for living under an oppressive regime. Matthew 22:15-22: In this passage, the Pharisees try to trap Jesus by asking him whether it is lawful to pay taxes to the Roman government. Jesus responds by telling them to give to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's, a statement that has been interpreted in different ways throughout history. Luke 4:16-21: In this passage, Jesus reads from the book of Isaiah in a synagogue and proclaims that he has come to preach good news to the poor, release to the captives, and freedom to the oppressed. This could be seen as a political statement against the oppressive social and political structures of the time. Galatians 3:28: This passage states that in Christ, there is no longer Jew or Greek, slave or free, male or female, but all are one in Christ. This could be seen as a political statement against the hierarchical social structures of the time, and a call for equality and unity among all people. Philemon: This short letter from Paul to Philemon asks Philemon to welcome back his runaway slave, Onesimus, as a brother in Christ. This could be seen as a subversive statement against the institution of slavery, as it suggests that slaves are equal members of the Christian community. Matthew 5:43-48: In this passage, Jesus instructs his followers to love their enemies and pray for those who persecute them. This could be seen as a political statement against the prevailing norms of vengeance and retribution in the ancient world. James 2:1-9: This passage warns against showing favoritism or discrimination based on social status, and argues that all people are equal in the eyes of God. This could be seen as a political statement against the hierarchical social structures of the time, and a call for justice and equality. Revelation 13:1-18: This passage contains a vision of a beast with ten horns and seven heads, which some scholars interpret as a symbol of the Roman Empire or other oppressive political systems. The passage goes on to describe the mark of the beast, which some interpret as a warning against political and social conformity. Acts 17:6-7: In this passage, some of the Jewish leaders accuse Paul and his companions of turning the world upside down by proclaiming a new king named Jesus. This could be seen as a political statement against the existing political structures of the time, and a call for a new order based on the teachings of Jesus. Ephesians 6:10-20: This passage encourages Christians to put on the armor of God in order to resist the devil's schemes. Some interpret this as a call to resist oppressive political systems or social norms that go against the teachings of Jesus. Chester, you said earlier that you're the sort who prefers to make up his own mind... May I suggest that you simply read the Bible. And watch FOX lol 
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