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Mandisa ‘Did Not Harm Herself…She Loved The Lord’ says Father During Celebration of Life Service protestia.com/2024/04/29/man…
A tale in two pictures: Ft pastrix Real Talk Kim in preaching mode
Texas Church Opens Pregnancy Center With Sonograms, Adoption Resources, and…. Abortion Services? protestia.com/2024/04/30/tex…
Real Talk Kim Preaches Painful ‘Sermon’ Adorned in ‘Prophetic Wealth Kimono’ protestia.com/2024/04/30/rea…
Pedo Pastor Charged With Having 10,000 Images of CSAM on Computer+ Watched it While Doing Pastoral Duties protestia.com/2024/04/29/ped…
Hillsong Church Reaches ‘In Principle’ Settlement With Student Who Was Sexually Assaulted on Campus+ Likely Paying out Millions protestia.com/2024/04/29/hil…
On a scale of 1 to 10, how 1Corinthians14:40ish would you rate this church service? with 10 being very orderly and decent and 1 not?
Warning: Only listen if you hate your ears and brain! 'Pastor' 'Real Talk Kim' preaches a cancer-metastasizing sermon adorned in a blanket full of dollar bills, or as she calls it, her 'prophetic wealth kimono.' protestia.com/2024/04/30/rea…
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I'd rather listen to a 14-year-old atheist read the Bible in a condescending voice then read a tweet thread by a groyper or kinist. Talk about low of the low. They can all go take a long walk off a short dock for all I care.
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136K Followers 504 Following Apologia Church/Director, A&O/Apologist, Author/Professor of Apologetics & Church History GBTS/Grandfather to Kadence, Waylon, Clementine, January & Ransom!Owen Strachan @ostrachan
109K Followers 2K Following Author, "The Warrior Savior": https://t.co/93OASExQcPDarrell B. Harrison* @D_B_Harrison
109K Followers 5K Following In Christ | Pastoral staff @rbcgilbert | @podcast_just | Husband | Dad | Theologian | Biblical Counselor | Author | Speaker | Contact: [email protected]Megan Basham @megbasham
99K Followers 1K Following Author, reporter @realDailyWire. Other words: @wsj @nro @firstthingsmag @telegraph. Unabashed church lady. Aspiring matriarch. Keeper of Receipts. Eph 5:11William Wolfe 🇺�.. @William_E_Wolfe
39K Followers 3K Following Executive Director, Center for Baptist Leadership (@BaptistLeaders). Former: Hill Staffer, @Heritage_Action, and Trump Appointee at State & DoD. MDiv @SBTS.Biblical and Reformed @reformedhg
49K Followers 265 Following For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. Phil 1:21 Instagram 👉🏼@biblicalandreformed 📖☕️🌷📜🔨WWUTT? @WWUTTcom
22K Followers 54 Following When We Understand the Text is a Bible ministry devoted to sound doctrine and correcting those who contradict it (Titus 1:9). Look for #WWUTT videos & podcast!Kris @Kdubtru
31K Followers 561 Following Reformed | Husband to @tdubinhislove | Father | Boom-Baptist | Artist Podcast: @allthingstheo Website: https://t.co/TBd1CNlFFDSmash Baals @smashbaals
46K Followers 481 Following It’s called we do a little idol smashing #ChopChopTom Ascol @tomascol @tomascol
52K Followers 919 Following Husband to Donna. Father. Paps to 18. Pastor: @gracebaptist. President: @FoundersMin & @iopt_FL. Redeemed by Jesus through grace. TAMU '79Woke Preacher Clips @WokePreacherTV
47K Followers 611 Following Theology at the intersection of woke and cringe. Christchud. Subversion detector. Public meme-ologian.Virgil L. Walker @VirgilWalkerOMA
53K Followers 1K Following Christian, Author, Blogger, Vice President of Ministry Relations, @G3Conference | Contributor to Fearless with @WhitlockJason | co-host @podcast_just |Eric Conn @Eric_Conn
27K Followers 2K Following CEO & founder @New_Christendom Press, host at @HardMenPodcast, cohost at @The_Kings_Hall, Western native, avid hunter.Keith Foskey @YourCalvinist
22K Followers 861 Following Pastor. Husband. Father. Calvinist. Humorist. Podcaster. Lover of 80s movies.Dale Partridge @dalepartridge
110K Followers 435 Following Pastor @kingswayarizona, Father of 4, Serving the church at https://t.co/SZvYneeZzl, Author of “The Manliness of Christ,” & host of the Real Christianity podcastsᴄᴏᴛᴛ ᴀɴɪ.. @ScottAniol
35K Followers 363 Following Executive Vice President and Editor-in-chief, G3 Ministries. Professor, Grace Bible Theological Seminary. Elder, Pray’s Mill Baptist Church.Michelle Lesley @MichelleDLesley
20K Followers 503 Following Servant of Christ, wife, mom, church, women's discipleship blogger/speaker, co-host of @awfspodcast. Stmt of faith: https://t.co/zcpLlqTAsj I don't donate $ on XStephen Wolfe @PerfInjust
20K Followers 1K Following instauratio magna | Author: The Case for Christian Nationalism | email: [email protected]John Mason @LivingGodsTruth
31K Followers 501 Following Follower of Christ, lover of God's truth, husband and father. Host of @LGT_Podcast. True music fan and natural techie. #LivingGodsTruth #GodFirstLifeSecondChris Hohnholz @ChrisHohnholz
11K Followers 857 Following Christian, retired LEO, husband to @Ltl_Bitt, father, & blogger/podcaster w/ @Richardst5 at https://t.co/UN7Ma534Iu. @VOR_Radio. [email protected].Fallen but not down @Imperium3221
151 Followers 221 FollowingJake @RaiseWithJake
599 Followers 312 Following Pre-seed & Seed Investor @ https://t.co/HSsDl6rDAX | I work 1:1 with Founders to raise their first $1M from VC's and angels by teaching you exactly how investors make decisionsMr. Smith @thankful2JC
15 Followers 223 Following Married to my forever.❤️Living wisely. ✝️ Saving money to give more money away. God, family, country.✨️ nacho ✨️ @sparklingxnacho
608 Followers 425 Following la tristesse durera toujours | @TGU_ThunderMartha Smith @MarthaSmith1949
57 Followers 134 Followingjhoneson marry @marry_m12158
1 Followers 351 Following I am here looking for a serious relationship that can lead to marriage 💑😏🤔😳loveMark Cox @maco1039
3 Followers 33 FollowingRandy Pitman @RandythePitman
5 Followers 37 Following Fun seeker of truth. Realizing my many flaws. Absolutely looking OUTSIDE of myself for peace, answers and direction. Checking what others say with the Absolute.David Woolwine @DavidWoolw50468
93 Followers 337 Following01001101 @Brianary01
140 Followers 996 Following those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.Dustin @JesusSaves2008
113 Followers 782 Following Prayer clears the mist and brings back peace to the soul- Rumi. Christ is King. Abortion Abolitionist. John 11:25. Psalm 23:4-6. Proverbs 21:23. Galatians 2:20.Mike Douglass @MikeDouglass43
11 Followers 201 Following Presbyterian, conservatarian, and wannabe barbarian.roidfloyd @roidfloyd19
103 Followers 931 FollowingO. D. Egwu @PriyeDavid
2K Followers 453 Following Enlisted in God's army to pull down every tree that my heavenly Father did not plant. || Finance bro & Portrait photographer. I say 'Hope this Helps' a lot.𝒜𝒹𝓂𝒾𝓇�.. @MollyNumbers
99 Followers 1K Following † His word is true, beginning to end † Repent † I *am* a sheep and I answer to the voice of the great Shepherd.Christ 4 all of Life @Christ4all80971
150 Followers 960 Following There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry, Mine!” ...Michael leder @Michaelleder222
71 Followers 234 FollowingGerald Baker @f15eagleger
32 Followers 141 FollowingLalalajustchecking @Lalajustlookin
144 Followers 424 FollowingAnna Martin @AnnaMar73628100
1K Followers 5K FollowingSam @Sam44625288
18 Followers 62 FollowingInterested @EsotericExpoz
25 Followers 330 FollowingCam McIntosh @comebackcam8890
41 Followers 87 Following A sinner saved by Grace. M. Div Student at Whitefield Theological Seminary.4KADHD @4KADHD
3 Followers 64 FollowingSources Say @warmingtozero
1K Followers 2K Following An adviser states..., experts believe..., professionals say..., a close confidant alleges..., an official reveals...,researchers warn...Discerning Truth Toge.. @DTT242024
2 Followers 36 Followingrick @24gstreet
1 Followers 58 FollowingSaintlyWisdom @RCSaintWisdom
14 Followers 95 Following I intend to only post about the wisdom of the saints of the church. Kyrie eleison.trhowardjr @trhowardjr
14 Followers 180 Following Husband. Father. Pastor. Professor. Podcast Host @gospeliciousrFan_of_RedVelvet @iheartSharapova
0 Followers 2K FollowingAlex Hamilton @Theodosius2024
50 Followers 23 FollowingQUE VUELVA RAMON✝�.. @SoldadodeMacka
321 Followers 2K Following Cristiano Protestante. Millonarios FC, FC Barcelona, Liverpool FC, CA River Plate. Soldado de David Mackalister Silva, Leo Messi, Jürgen Klopp y Ramón Díaz.2 Worlds 1 Hope @2worlds1hope
10 Followers 112 Following David Fudge | Born in 1987 & Born Again in 2018 | Reformed Baptist | Sola Scriptura | Pro Life | Far From Perfect but Always Growing 🙏Willx75 @Willx1975
57 Followers 124 FollowingDespised by the Despi.. @V_JosephKatzEsq
511 Followers 700 Following Betrayal of the public trust (corruption in government, malfeasance, etc) should be an offense punishable by public hanging. Tell me how I am wrong.Ray @SFRay415
123 Followers 284 Following Wine whisperer, stock/crypto aficionado, & a Patriot. Connoisseur of all things life offers (except kale, that stuff is gross). I’m on Team Jesus, HE’s the MVP!cajegroup.com @cajegroup
5K Followers 4K Following Christian American Jail Education - SIN is the Real Prison. Grabbing the Gospel Baton in a Relay Race & Passing it On Until We Finish The Course! #KGCOGJames Peterson @ATinkerinIdaho
0 Followers 120 Following Child of God, Husband, Father, and Pastor fighting for my people and the cities of my God. Pro patria auxilio Dei.Liz Evans @lizevans___
59 Followers 353 Following𝔚𝔥𝔦𝔱𝔢�.. @HwsEleutheroi
136K Followers 504 Following Apologia Church/Director, A&O/Apologist, Author/Professor of Apologetics & Church History GBTS/Grandfather to Kadence, Waylon, Clementine, January & Ransom!Owen Strachan @ostrachan
109K Followers 2K Following Author, "The Warrior Savior": https://t.co/93OASExQcPDarrell B. Harrison* @D_B_Harrison
109K Followers 5K Following In Christ | Pastoral staff @rbcgilbert | @podcast_just | Husband | Dad | Theologian | Biblical Counselor | Author | Speaker | Contact: [email protected]Tom Buck (Five Point .. @TomBuck
54K Followers 376 Following Husband, Father, Pastor of FBC Lindale, Director of @G3conference Expository Workshops.Samuel Sey @SlowToWrite
89K Followers 956 Following I’m a blogger, a pro-life advocate, and a public speaker at https://t.co/PWp0ZVe9Pc.Megan Basham @megbasham
99K Followers 1K Following Author, reporter @realDailyWire. Other words: @wsj @nro @firstthingsmag @telegraph. Unabashed church lady. Aspiring matriarch. Keeper of Receipts. Eph 5:11William Wolfe 🇺�.. @William_E_Wolfe
39K Followers 3K Following Executive Director, Center for Baptist Leadership (@BaptistLeaders). Former: Hill Staffer, @Heritage_Action, and Trump Appointee at State & DoD. MDiv @SBTS.Biblical and Reformed @reformedhg
49K Followers 265 Following For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. Phil 1:21 Instagram 👉🏼@biblicalandreformed 📖☕️🌷📜🔨WWUTT? @WWUTTcom
22K Followers 54 Following When We Understand the Text is a Bible ministry devoted to sound doctrine and correcting those who contradict it (Titus 1:9). Look for #WWUTT videos & podcast!Kris @Kdubtru
31K Followers 561 Following Reformed | Husband to @tdubinhislove | Father | Boom-Baptist | Artist Podcast: @allthingstheo Website: https://t.co/TBd1CNlFFDSmash Baals @smashbaals
46K Followers 481 Following It’s called we do a little idol smashing #ChopChopMelissa the Homemakin.. @BiblicalBeauty
26K Followers 2K Following “…all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” -Rom. 3:23 “I am the way…” -John 14:6 “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved” -Acts 16:31Michael Foster @thisisfoster
44K Followers 200 Following I'm the pastor of East River Church and co-author of It’s Good to Be a Man. My wife and I live with our eight children on a small farm in Batavia, OH.Tom Ascol @tomascol @tomascol
52K Followers 919 Following Husband to Donna. Father. Paps to 18. Pastor: @gracebaptist. President: @FoundersMin & @iopt_FL. Redeemed by Jesus through grace. TAMU '79𝙅𝙤𝙨𝙝 𝘽.. @JoshBuice
56K Followers 305 Following Christian. Reformed. Husband. Dad. Pastor. Founder & president of G3 Ministries: @G3Conference. Assistant prof of preaching @GBTSeminary. ☕️/ 📖 1 Cor 15:58.Brian Sauvé @Brian_Sauve
48K Followers 395 Following Pastor: @RefugeUtah | Founder: St. Brendan's Classical School | Host: @HauntedCosmos_, @BrightHearthPod, @The_Kings_Hall, President: @New_Christendom Press.Woke Preacher Clips @WokePreacherTV
47K Followers 611 Following Theology at the intersection of woke and cringe. Christchud. Subversion detector. Public meme-ologian.pagemasta @AdamPage85
19K Followers 418 Following Hubby to @dugga_mama, Dad of Four Arrows. Pastor/Elder, B.S.@UofNorthFlorida, MDiv.@SBTS, @wbearwpodcast cohost. “Always working on that book about the thing.”Michael O'Fallon - So.. @SovMichael
41K Followers 705 Following Helping people to understand the causes of things...Virgil L. Walker @VirgilWalkerOMA
53K Followers 1K Following Christian, Author, Blogger, Vice President of Ministry Relations, @G3Conference | Contributor to Fearless with @WhitlockJason | co-host @podcast_just |Luther Walker @uiothesia
730 Followers 92 Following Dedicated to equipping believers to live out who they are in Christ. https://t.co/U8asj2Cy26Thiago Vinhas @ThiagoJVinhas
181 Followers 410 Following Slave to God and an disciple of Jesus Christ. Father of an amazing girl and husband to my highschool sweetheart. Church planter.Brantley R. McDonald .. @brantleyrider
926 Followers 873 Following Charlotte, NC 👑 Shareholder of @Packers 🏈 @AppState Alumni 🏔️ @1689_Baptist ✝️ https://t.co/46r78Ot5ymQuoteACard @QuoteACard
12 Followers 14 FollowingJ.K. @ReformedDoc
9K Followers 5K Following Theologian, Bible Teacher, Retired Pastor, Study of Biblical Languages, Bible Software Geek, Reformed Theology (Venmo) John-Koontz-4Michael Wilson @MWWatHome
7K Followers 7K Following I am a follower of The Way of Jesus (Christian). Inspired by jazz. An Atlanta Braves fan. https://t.co/hjlpQF3bXNSkeletor @TheMuppetPastor
8K Followers 4K Following I exist to defeat He-Man/His Blueness/Your BluenessDomestic Discipline @SirDomesticD
9K Followers 495 Following I am a dedicated advocate of the Domestic Discipline Lifestyle, offering my services as a mentor. My DM is always open.Max Luder @MaxLuder
310 Followers 388 Following I love God, family, and country. Christian. Husband. Father. Army combat Vet. American patriot. 🇺🇸John Lindell @johnlindell
23K Followers 431 Following Lead Pastor @JamesRiver Church | Husband to @DebbieLindell | Living life with a passionate love for God & His people | Go Broncos!Reddit Lies @reddit_lies
340K Followers 541 Following Misinformation is the bread and butter of the “free thinking high IQ” denizens of Reddit. Home of Watchdog. Ephesians 5:11. DMs open for submissions.Jeremy Vuolo @Jeremy_Vuolo
40K Followers 453 FollowingAlex Magala @AlexMagala
6K Followers 2 Following Stunt Performer, Martial Artist, Musician, Sword Swallower.Kyle Pierce @KylePierce96
65 Followers 286 Following Loved Like a Son. ✝️ Committed to a Daughter Raising the next generation 👨👦👦 👶 ||Faith||Culture||Politics||M. N. Jackson @onetrackmac
36 Followers 74 Following Christian. Pastor. Teacher. Preacher. YouTube: https://t.co/xrc4Dwh00RBill Shaw @mywealthyplace
612 Followers 645 Following Husband to Candice for 42 years, grandfather, former Nurse Assistant and Chaplain for Florida Dept Corrections. Living on the edge trading options in Florida 😎shaboozie @shaboozietx
1K Followers 2K Following warehouse design / pallet racking / forklifts. #CREtwit RTs are endorsements 60% of the time, every time. #TCU #UGAJon Brown @JonBrownDC
4K Followers 3K Following @ChristianPost reporter | @DailyCaller, @DCExaminer, @realDailyWire, @FoxNews alum | @CollegeFix fellow | From NC mountains 🇺🇸 | Eph. 5:11 ✝️H. Pearl Davis @pearlythingz
427K Followers 511 Following 1.9 Million on Youtube. I comment on societal trends. American Based in London Semi Pro volleyball playerJesus Image @TheJesusImage
10K Followers 103 Following Jesus Image shares Jesus with the world through mass events, local church, and discipleship at Jesus School. Led by @mkoulianos @jesskoulianosConservative from Bou.. @a4waystop
3K Followers 2K Following Conservative from leftist Boulder, Colorado. Christian. “Anti-Trans Protector of kids” Trans-ing kids is HARMFUL. Homeschool. DeSantis24 now TrumpThe Transformed Wife .. @godlywomanhood
37K Followers 578 Following A wife, a mother, a grandma, and a keeper at home. Loves Jesus and is not afraid to speak Truth because it sets you free!BradenCampbell @Shakespreacher
178 Followers 83 Following Classically-trained, former Shakespearean actor turned minister, preacher, and faith-condender.Paul Brown @PaulBro22643991
70 Followers 74 Following Saved by the grace of God. 1689 LBCF. Author at Protestia.Gerald A @GmorganJr
88K Followers 229 Following Louder with Crowder CEO Married The Love of My Life 4.19.19 Follower of Christ Watch LWC Monday - Friday on Rumble & Mug Club!Jared Monroe @TheJaredMonroe
99K Followers 2K Following Host of @foxholeshow and @honestfoxcomedy Founder | Honest Fox Media LLC [email protected]Ryan Lungwitz @RyanLungwitz
77 Followers 57 Following Director of Praise and Worship at Central Christian ChurchRachel Hammett @RachelHammett2
71 Followers 211 Following Christ Follower, Wife, Mommy & Library Media Specialist. Blessed beyond measure & loving life!Phoenix, the Witness .. @tomidearoso
18K Followers 9K Following RCCG// Koinonia// Host (Daily 30 Minutes of Tongues & Daily Bible Study)// @BibleStudy___, @thenextwitness// Geologist// Writer// [email protected]||Ligon Duncan @LigonDuncan
68K Followers 4K Following Chancellor/CEO of @ReformTheoSem https://t.co/Di2qQmCHeo // John E. Richards Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology & President @RTSJacksonGabriel Hughes @Pastor_Gabe
20K Followers 184 Following Christian. Husband. Dad. Voice of #WWUTT. Pastor of Providence Church. Daily Bible reading on Hear the Word of the Lord. The best Bible app is @Literal_Word.The Ben Shapiro Show @BenShapiroShow
56K Followers 3 Following The @BenShapiro Show brings you all the news you need to know in the most fast-moving daily program in America. Ben brutally breaks down the culture. Mon-Fri.Greg Williams 🌳�.. @PastorGregBISC
402 Followers 273 Following Pastor of the Historic First Baptist Church Confessionally Reformed, formerly IFB. Husband and father. Alumni of TTU, RTS, SEBTS, CIU.Randy C. Davis @randycdavistbc
8K Followers 6K Following Dr. Randy C. Davis is the President & Executive Director of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Boardinternet hall of fame @InternetH0F
2.8M Followers 841 Following alt @TPayst | credit is given when original source is known. if no credit is listed, OP can DM us with credit request.Charles "Chaplain" Ra.. @Charlesrat74
3K Followers 992 Following Love Reformed Theology and am a student of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Babylon 5, Star Trek, The Orville, Sci-Fi, Wrestling, and Dune.Discerning Dad @discerningdadd
14K Followers 13K Following Disciple of Jesus, husband, father, Executive Pastor LifePoint Church. Author and Podcaster of Eyes on Jesus.Hayden Rhodea @HaydenRhodea
2K Followers 164 Following Christ is King. Moral Absolutist. Abortion Abolitionist. Israel Should Defend Itself From Hamas. Transgenderism is Dangerous. Better on YouTube (linked below).Foundation to Abolish.. @AbolitionistFAA
1K Followers 2 Following Nonprofit org to exalt and vindicate the image of God by promoting sound public policy that provides equal protection under the law to all preborn human beings.24Fulfilled_1Cor15:24 @24Fulfilled
59 Followers 273 Following 1 Cor 15:24 then comes the end, when He hands over the kingdom to the God and Father, when He has abolished all rule and all authority and power. (cf Mt 24)The Office Calvinist @TheOfficeCalvin
3K Followers 948 Following “God orders what we cannot do, that we may know what we ought to ask of him.” - John Calvin The ONLY twitter account. Unaffiliated with the Facebook account.Grant Hawthorne @WikiPreacher
2K Followers 220 Following I tell stories and report facts even when they’re unpopular.Michael Bennett @mb65sax
297 Followers 538 Following Multi-instrumentalist musician, Singer, Songwriter, Graphic designer and Digital printer@Protestia $10 says he would not want people to see his browser history
@ostrachan Christian children are arrows to be shot at the enemy
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@Protestia This is exactly of biblical understanding one expects to come out of Portland Seminary (formerly misnamed George Fox Evangelical Seminary) where he attended.
@Protestia It's as if Satan had a Twitter account.
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Jesse Duplantis’ Wife Accidentally Calls Him An ‘Ungodly Man’ Over Scripture Twist +LOL!!!! protestia.com/2024/04/29/jes…
“Imma occupy till I come” is so funny . Pardon me🤣
Jesse Duplantis’ Wife Accidentally Calls Him An ‘Ungodly Man’ Over Scripture Twist +LOL!!!! protestia.com/2024/04/29/jes…
@Protestia @BibleBashed Yeah it’s in the top5 of intros, possibly with your own
New endorsement from Voddie Baucham: “Anybody paying attention to the current state of the culture can see that things are in disarray. And many have wondered where Evangelical elites have been. Well, Megan Basham has the answer. She reveals that many of them have served as…
My good sis is tiredttt.
Jesse Duplantis’ Wife Accidentally Calls Him An ‘Ungodly Man’ Over Scripture Twist +LOL!!!! protestia.com/2024/04/29/jes…
@Protestia Rick Warren continues to pontificate like a "Christian" Guru. This is a good illustration of what religious philosophy looks likes. Rick Warren is a philosopher of the Christian religion as he understands it - 21st century American style. It is true that God wants us to allow…
Russell Brand's Christianity Called Into Question After Revelation He Has Not Yet Memorized The Lyrics Of DC Talk's 'Jesus Freak' buff.ly/3xX2rgF
@Protestia I don’t need to explain a “No” answer, but “Thou shalt not kill” applies primarily to other humans by design.
@Protestia Man has dominion over the beasts. Why is this controversial? ...because the nation went soft. I recently saw a "my first dog" instruction type booklet for kids from the 50s and the final chapter was about ending the dog's life. It basically said if the dog is untrainable or…
@Protestia incredible example of how man can interpret scripture for their own gain. Scriptures are interpreted so many different ways how can we determine what the author actually meant?