Bygone Sinner

Tattoo artist in West Michigan. 15 years under the needle, covering scars that don’t fade easy. Now writing what the ink can’t fix: American Traditional. Stories set in the oldest GR shops—regret bleeding through fresh lines. #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor #AmWriting

@JdavisWx @PastorSteve @NickAdamsinUSA Thank you, I’m glad we can agree.

@BygoneSinner @PastorSteve @NickAdamsinUSA I agree

Here’s the original post created by @NickAdamsinUSA 1) Proper context: Trump didn’t make it. 2) Proper interpretation: the meme creator said it means Trump is healing a Christian nation. 3) Would there be less outrage if Trump was presented as a Hindu Brahmin or Buddhist monk or Muslim imam instead? Of course it’d be ridiculous. He’s a pro-Christian leader. Dress him up like a Christian disciple. 4) Look at the date. 5) It only took 2 months for the snowflakes to notice and go into meltdown. 6) For whatever reason, Trump has done more to expose the heart conditions of men than any person since Jesus Christ. If you meet Jesus, you had to take sides. Crucify Him or die for Him. It’s hard to be indifferent about Jesus. Trump makes the hysterical crowd shout, “Crucify him! Crucify him!” I know many will be glad when he is gone. It’s sick. The day will come, and we will see public euphoria as demonic as the day Jesus died. And they will be disappointed to find out God was not cheering with the mad masses. 7) Trump’s existence and the reactions he evokes helps illustrate Bible truths I could not imagine before. This is better than Mel Gibson’s depiction in The Passion of the Christ. 8) This too shall pass. God will prevail. Americans, stop being emotional. The battle for freedom of speech/ conscience/ religion/ travel/ trade needs stalwart troopers, not fair weather friends.

@soggybrocoli Sorry, I can’t get passed the Beaver Butts.

anyone who says vanilla is a boring flavor has no appreciation for the pure and gentle joys of life and warmth

@zalveiz @GPrime85 Then explain to my stupid ass why it’s totally ok. Please, enlighten me. The only people he is “Trolling” is his voter base, who are Christian en masse. So please, fill me in on how this is a beneficial strategy for Trump.

@BygoneSinner @GPrime85 Too thick then, got it.

The word “Christian” has been diluted to near-worthlessness, abused by countless charlatans who display zero spiritual fruit. I’d call myself a sinner in need of forgiveness who places his trust in the living Christ, but maybe I’ll discover a shorter word for that. Is that sufficient, or do I need to file an application with you first?

@LoisMcLatch No Christian should defend this. Bottom line. It doesn’t matter who is doing it, it’s abhorrent.

Ok Christians. How are you going to defend this one? 🙃👇

@JdavisWx @PastorSteve @NickAdamsinUSA Well, it’s not. The same arguments used to justify Trump doing this apply to the Obama version. Neither are ok, no matter who does it, and it’s ridiculous that people will defend it, just because of who is doing it.

@BygoneSinner @PastorSteve @NickAdamsinUSA I’m not ok with Trump doing it…I thought this was a whataboutism

@zalveiz @GPrime85 So you find it funny that a world leader compared themselves to Jesus Christ? Just so I know where you stand. If you find it funny that’s your call.

@BygoneSinner @GPrime85 Oh, I see. So you took that as literal and not tongue in cheek then? What are the odds he was literally comparing himself to Christ and not just trolling someone. Or are you too thick to understand humor?

@JdavisWx @PastorSteve @NickAdamsinUSA Who’s deflecting? If You’re alright with Trump doing it, why isn’t this ok by the same standard?

@BygoneSinner @PastorSteve @NickAdamsinUSA Of course not but nobody’s talking about that old shit, Mr. Deflector

@zalveiz @GPrime85 Christ was and is infallible, to equate yourself to Christ is saying that exact thing.

@BygoneSinner @GPrime85 What Christian has said he is infallible? I have not seen nor heard of it.

@Tytanisx @Burrito_Queen7 @ChristianPunsOG I don't think it's unreasonable, or over reacting to point out hypocrisy when it's very present in these situations. It should be called what it is, no matter who does it. This isn't a political line issue, it's calling out what is wrong, when it's wrong.

i've not come across anyone who's been perfectly fine with it. most of us feel awkward/uncomfortable about it. you seem to be digging too deeply into this. the man often has people praying over him in person, is rededicating America to Christ Jesus, keeps doing things for Christians not only in America but around the world, whether making life better or saving lives. and thus, i take his antics with a grain of salt. so yes, "awkward" seems appropriate, and anything more, seems like "digging too deeply into it". until i feel a pull from the Lord, I was remain somewhat neutral about this. neither happy about it, nor going out of my mind over how inappropriate it might be.

What do you think?

@Tytanisx @Burrito_Queen7 @ChristianPunsOG Yes Christianity is constantly under attack, I’m not ignorant to that. My issue is with the individuals who claim to be ok with its mockery or make an excuse for it, because of who is doing the mockery.

happens all the time. there's a dude that walks around dressed as Jesus, and claiming to be him in gentle mock; no one cares, we look at him and smirk. it happens all the time; Christianity, and Christ Himself is mocked daily, there was a parade not long ago, depicting the devil mocking and torturing Christ. but you are right about one thing! people only care about this because its Trump, and its the "fun" thing to dogpile on him. anyone else, and not an eyelash shall flutter! you may claim to not care about political divides; but your posts scream it.

I have a difficult time believing that. I’m not saying that it’s totally ok for any one to do it. I’m saying that NO ONE should be depicting themselves as Jesus Christ. I don’t care about the political faction. The fact that people defend it, because of who it is, is where I take issue here.

@BygoneSinner @Burrito_Queen7 @ChristianPunsOG your right... the outrage would be nonexistent, because that is the sort of thing expected on the left these days.

@kellibrookee @Annakhait Amen

@BygoneSinner @Annakhait “And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them.” Ephesians 5:11 NKJV

President Trump needs Jesus just as much as all of us do. Instead of attacking him, as Christians, we are called to pray for him and for our nation. Let’s not be carnal Christians, like those the Apostle Paul rebuked in Galatians.

@kellibrookee @Annakhait Agreed, sorry for missing the context. From my understanding what she is stating isn't at all what Paul considered a "Carnal Christian" to be at all. So yes I agree it is gaslighting.

@BygoneSinner @Annakhait She is gaslighting. It’s carnal to be complacent and quite in my opinion

@zalveiz @GPrime85 Then why are they defending him being depicted as such?

@BygoneSinner @GPrime85 Said Noone, ever.

@Burrito_Queen7 @ChristianPunsOG I don’t think if rolls were reversed the outrage would be minimal. I’m not defending the act on either side, the fact that people are defending it at all is the problem here.

@BygoneSinner @ChristianPunsOG No, the hypothetical Dem in question would just get laughed at and mocked on X. The pearl clutching would be minimal.

@kellibrookee @Annakhait Calling this out is gaslighting? How so?

@BygoneSinner @Annakhait It’s the opposite. This is gaslighting

@silver47579 @Annakhait I asked a question man, never claimed to be DIVINE.

@BygoneSinner @Annakhait You probably smell kids bicycle seats but get on X and suddenly you are The Devine One?

@FatherofJames @PastorSteve @NickAdamsinUSA @BarackObama I don’t disagree. If people are outraged by the “Obama Version” They should be outraged by the “Trump Version”. Anyone who claims to be Christian should be able to see the hypocrisy here. Anyone defending the Trump one, should be able to apply the same arguments to the Obama one.

@BygoneSinner @PastorSteve @NickAdamsinUSA @BarackObama Precisely. All trump supporters went fucking crazy over that and he didn't acknowledge it. trump, on the other hand, wants that. he loves being adored by all. So un-Presidential.

@FatherofJames @PastorSteve @NickAdamsinUSA @BarackObama My point exactly. People who are defending the Trump version, should be comfortable defending this right?

@BygoneSinner @PastorSteve @NickAdamsinUSA No. It's not. But I certainly don't remember @BarackObama posting this thinking it was awesome, unlike the moron who currently occupies the White House.