People who post Bible verses on FB

[Anonymous]

It might be performative. Or it may have really inspired the poster and they wanted to share it. How do you feel about people who post inspirational quotes from famous people? I think this is similar to that.

[Anonymous]

I don’t make anything of it.

[Anonymous]

It doesn't bother me in fact some verses are what I needed to read right at that same time.

[Anonymous]

One of the ones I like to post all the time:

But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
Matthew 6:6

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:One of the ones I like to post all the time:

But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
Matthew 6:6

Jesus spoke against the Pharisees. They would pray loudly in public places.

Jesus did not mean that it is wrong to pray with others, or that prayer must be done in private, but the prayers should be sincere and for the right motives.

Matthew 6:5–8 has nothing to do with whether we should pray in public or not. This passage is related to the reason we are praying. When Jesus contrasted praying publicly versus praying privately, He showed how we should not be selfish but selfless. We should be praying selflessly and glorifying God for His many blessings.


This thread and the thread about people who put that they “love the Lord” or “follow the Bible” on professional resumes (which many people have pointed out does NOT happen, op is making up false scenarios to whine about) are attempts by people who don’t like Christianity to silence Christians.

The people posting here are offended when Christians publicly express they are Christian.

They are offended and triggered by a facebook post.

Americans have freedom of religious expression and freedom to practice their religion however they choose.

If you don’t want people to have this freedom, or are offended or need advice from others as to why people are talking about their religion on social media or irl, you need to reflect on your intelligence, education, and your own understanding of our Constitution.

Our personal freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution are unique and important.

Do you disagree with our rights to free speech and the freedom to practice any religion we choose?

If you do, if those things offend you: It’s a you problem.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:One of the ones I like to post all the time:

But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
Matthew 6:6

Jesus spoke against the Pharisees. They would pray loudly in public places.

Jesus did not mean that it is wrong to pray with others, or that prayer must be done in private, but the prayers should be sincere and for the right motives.

Matthew 6:5–8 has nothing to do with whether we should pray in public or not. This passage is related to the reason we are praying. When Jesus contrasted praying publicly versus praying privately, He showed how we should not be selfish but selfless. We should be praying selflessly and glorifying God for His many blessings.


This thread and the thread about people who put that they “love the Lord” or “follow the Bible” on professional resumes (which many people have pointed out does NOT happen, op is making up false scenarios to whine about) are attempts by people who don’t like Christianity to silence Christians.

The people posting here are offended when Christians publicly express they are Christian.

They are offended and triggered by a facebook post.

Americans have freedom of religious expression and freedom to practice their religion however they choose.

If you don’t want people to have this freedom, or are offended or need advice from others as to why people are talking about their religion on social media or irl, you need to reflect on your intelligence, education, and your own understanding of our Constitution.

Our personal freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution are unique and important.

Do you disagree with our rights to free speech and the freedom to practice any religion we choose?

If you do, if those things offend you: It’s a you problem.

I'm a Christian and I doubt that some of the people posting these Bible verses are doing it for the right motives. Then PP's Bible verse quote is apt. Those Facebook posters would be behaving like Pharisees.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:One of the ones I like to post all the time:

But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
Matthew 6:6

Jesus spoke against the Pharisees. They would pray loudly in public places.

Jesus did not mean that it is wrong to pray with others, or that prayer must be done in private, but the prayers should be sincere and for the right motives.

Matthew 6:5–8 has nothing to do with whether we should pray in public or not. This passage is related to the reason we are praying. When Jesus contrasted praying publicly versus praying privately, He showed how we should not be selfish but selfless. We should be praying selflessly and glorifying God for His many blessings.


This thread and the thread about people who put that they “love the Lord” or “follow the Bible” on professional resumes (which many people have pointed out does NOT happen, op is making up false scenarios to whine about) are attempts by people who don’t like Christianity to silence Christians.

The people posting here are offended when Christians publicly express they are Christian.

They are offended and triggered by a facebook post.

Americans have freedom of religious expression and freedom to practice their religion however they choose.

If you don’t want people to have this freedom, or are offended or need advice from others as to why people are talking about their religion on social media or irl, you need to reflect on your intelligence, education, and your own understanding of our Constitution.

Our personal freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution are unique and important.

Do you disagree with our rights to free speech and the freedom to practice any religion we choose?

If you do, if those things offend you: It’s a you problem.

I'm a Christian and I doubt that some of the people posting these Bible verses are doing it for the right motives. Then PP's Bible verse quote is apt. Those Facebook posters would be behaving like Pharisees.

How do you think you have the right or responsibility or knowledge to judge if a person is doing something for the right motives?

Are you a Christian? Do you think you are a better person or better Christian that has the right to tell others that they aren’t as good as you are?

[Anonymous]

I train the algorithm.

I’m very religious but not evangelical. I have dear family members who do this. I scroll on by or, if they’re posting hellfire or generally judgy stuff, I snooze them for 30 days or click “see fewer like this.”

I do the same for my friend who is at the top of the ranks in an MLM and is constantly posting photos of her lake house with #nameofmlmhere and #hardworkpaysoff. And my friend who has fallen down a rabbit hole and posts a lot of antivax and “energy work” content.

After a week or two you see way less of it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:One of the ones I like to post all the time:

But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
Matthew 6:6

Jesus spoke against the Pharisees. They would pray loudly in public places.

Jesus did not mean that it is wrong to pray with others, or that prayer must be done in private, but the prayers should be sincere and for the right motives.

Matthew 6:5–8 has nothing to do with whether we should pray in public or not. This passage is related to the reason we are praying. When Jesus contrasted praying publicly versus praying privately, He showed how we should not be selfish but selfless. We should be praying selflessly and glorifying God for His many blessings.


This thread and the thread about people who put that they “love the Lord” or “follow the Bible” on professional resumes (which many people have pointed out does NOT happen, op is making up false scenarios to whine about) are attempts by people who don’t like Christianity to silence Christians.

The people posting here are offended when Christians publicly express they are Christian.

They are offended and triggered by a facebook post.

Americans have freedom of religious expression and freedom to practice their religion however they choose.

If you don’t want people to have this freedom, or are offended or need advice from others as to why people are talking about their religion on social media or irl, you need to reflect on your intelligence, education, and your own understanding of our Constitution.

Our personal freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution are unique and important.

Do you disagree with our rights to free speech and the freedom to practice any religion we choose?

If you do, if those things offend you: It’s a you problem.

Thank you for your thoughtful, helpful posts.

[Anonymous]

I scroll past.

For one person I know the verse pertains to her in that moment. For another it seems like she sees it as a duty. She must share the word of God.

I don't understand the people who post Bible verses in FB groups that have nothing to do with religion.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Jesus said “ you’re either for me or against me”

There is no In between

I guess those people are for Him.

no, that's not how it works.

If performative, then they are just modern day phylacteries. Not of any real use to Jesus, though technically you look like you are following him.

+1,000

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What do you make of this?

I am moderately religious but this seems … I don’t know, performative?

That's sad and very judgemental for someone religious.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What do you make of this?

I am moderately religious but this seems … I don’t know, performative?

That's sad and very judgemental for someone religious.

Probably from a different religion and doesn't want to see Christians doing this

[Anonymous]

Everything is nothing, says Ecclesiastes

[Anonymous]

At least they aren’t posting endless pics from travel in Europe, house renovations, parties, etc., quoting scripture and saying God is good.