So let me get this straight. When tornadoes rip through churches and God-fearing, midwestern communities, those are tragedies worthy of thoughts and prayers; but when fires burn through Los Angeles homes and businesses, it’s God’s judgment for liberal sin and wickedness? Have I got that right? - ThreadSky

scottderrickson.bsky.social • 43 days ago

So let me get this straight. When tornadoes rip through churches and God-fearing, midwestern communities, those are tragedies worthy of thoughts and prayers; but when fires burn through Los Angeles homes and businesses, it’s God’s judgment for liberal sin and wickedness? Have I got that right?

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timkn.bsky.social•42 days ago

Christian nationalist thinking. !! Fucking hypocritical maniacs who will shift any narrative to suit their agenda. All they truly care about is control and dollars!

galaxysailor.bsky.social•43 days ago

Kinda sends like there's no God and it's just people making up stories and morality to help themselves feel better. But what do I know.

karenmhj.bsky.social•43 days ago

You could throw in rhe political affiliation of a government official...

Gop gov/mayor/dept head = thoughts & prayers

Dem gov/mayor/depth head = mismanagement/ bad policy/someone should resign/get fired

sheshe66.bsky.social•43 days ago

Or when fires ravage Texas.

jennifervestal.bsky.social•42 days ago

It was the same song and dance for Katrina too.

amsav.bsky.social•42 days ago

That’s their story, and they’re doubling down on it. Also, following the gospel of prosperity is only a thing for them, so LA wealth is wicked and more damning.

doxiefan.bsky.social•42 days ago

I got that from a couple sanctimonious leftists as well saying they have no sympathy and we deserve it. So heartless and disappointing.

ralphgot.bsky.social•43 days ago

I’m a liberal in Los Angeles. Blame me.

blueblood69.bsky.social•42 days ago

It's pathetic to use human hardship as a political tool.
But they are barely human beings now. They have become programmable robots incapable of basic human feelings like empathy.

clementclemensen.bsky.social•42 days ago

That Pat Robertson brand of hellfire judgement Christianity isn't as popular as it used to be but there are still some christians who unfortunately believe that.

finecuppacoffee.bsky.social•43 days ago

criticaleyes.bsky.social•42 days ago

I’m so ready for the Cascadia secession of CA, OR and WA.

cadburyfiend1.bsky.social•38 days ago

& AZ!!

karlmv.bsky.social•42 days ago

Don't forget to include Hawaii.

feelsbadshyam.bsky.social•41 days ago

Both Alaska and Hawaii could easily become independent at that point since the remaining US would basically cease to be able to project naval power into the Pacific.

karlmv.bsky.social•41 days ago

Alaska is a red state tho but I agree.

feelsbadshyam.bsky.social•41 days ago

Alaska’s a weird red state. They have a libertarian streak and have always hated the Jones Act and how much more expensive it makes everything cost.

karlmv.bsky.social•41 days ago

Ok.

patriciadaniel.bsky.social•42 days ago

Of course - since California is full of liberals! 🙄

sue1463.bsky.social•42 days ago

Total hypocrisy. What values are taught in these Christian churches?

groucho21.bsky.social•43 days ago

No, it is a tragedy that affects many people.
However, far right influencers are blaming the California wildfires on diversity efforts and not in climate crisis.
It's no surprise that a tragedy is being used as political propaganda.
https://www.npr.org/2025/01/10/nx-s1-5252757/california-wildfires-dei-diversity-influencers-firefighters

dusktodawn61.bsky.social•42 days ago

I believe so. It's really not God but nature and the way that works. However, these phony people who have pastors say what they want to hear they care about. Pastors get rich, corps get sheep, and it just goes on.

lordcecilsmythe.bsky.social•42 days ago

A lot of American Christians are...weird, and not at all Christian.

myecho4.bsky.social•43 days ago

Because grr Hollywood bad grrr

tiffjohnson.bsky.social•42 days ago

The Bible Belt will never see a dime from me.

alimor999.bsky.social•43 days ago

Yep you have it right. That's the way MAGA rolls.

armedfreedom.bsky.social•43 days ago

Yep - nailed it

arafathifazat.bsky.social•42 days ago

Not trying to fan the... errr.... flames but there is something biblical about fire cleansing the rich and famous,you have to admit

lukejgray.bsky.social•42 days ago

“Like the mighty list of God” its like your all living in the opeing scroll of Escale from LA.

Stay safe fella.

https://youtu.be/XJpznMaZ85c?si=CSRR7o-reuJEZ0qL

trinidiana.bsky.social•42 days ago

Many do
Actually believe that. Sad sad sad

baddestmamajama.bsky.social•43 days ago

No no, it’s also only a tragedy if it’s the “right kind” of church or community.

12trose.bsky.social•42 days ago

This is how you know most christians are a bunch of frauds.

stothy.bsky.social•42 days ago

Here in the UK we've been saying tongue in cheek that the Christian fundalmentalist would say this is the wrath of god! Never actually thought they'd come out & say it!

rhymennstiln.bsky.social•36 days ago

Yep. Christofacists worship money and power. Bingo.

alcorky.bsky.social•43 days ago

I'm sorry to have to say this and its not all Americans but a lot of Americans should seriously think about limiting time or censoring what they see on the internet, they get fooled by every dumb conspiracy theory going, pushed along by the Republicans now they blame the fires on a fish.

stevenbazan.bsky.social•43 days ago

There’s no hate like Christian love.

isensmith.bsky.social•42 days ago

amen

justjonk.bsky.social•43 days ago

I have an immense amount of anxiety surrounding the number of truly evil, petty people we seem to share this country with.

26mfhpod.bsky.social•43 days ago

thanks b to jeezus that we don’t get much of that crap here on bsky

diplocat.bsky.social•43 days ago

No. Compare the stats and you will see that god punishes a lot more Floridians and southern bible thumpers than anyone else.

tripencrypt.bsky.social•43 days ago

You forgot to blame Big Brother Inefficient Government™ for not managing the lands properly. Followed by a jeremiad on how DEI will harm us all.

fakerheman.bsky.social•32 days ago

That appears to be the case. It's so damn "evil" it beggars belief.

momoklepto.bsky.social•42 days ago

Without sin, Jesus would’ve died for nothing.

duncanwatson8.bsky.social•43 days ago

Well, that's what those who support wise, chaste, virtuous, decent, God-fearing Donald Trump, a humble Bible salesman, believe. So it must be right.

curcuma3000.bsky.social•42 days ago

It's braindead reasoning

kenofseattle.bsky.social•42 days ago

Zing!

sabjoy7.bsky.social•43 days ago

This is a sad state of affairs we are in in America. We literally hate each other- repubs think they are above anyone else yet they fill the headlines with pedophiles! So sick of the hypocrisy & the hate. Los Angeles is arson and we all know it, just don't want to believe it.

souleater1212.bsky.social•43 days ago

travisa.bsky.social•43 days ago

Someone really needs to knock those fake-ass teeth out of his face. For the good of the country.

doingitdizzy.bsky.social•42 days ago

*checks notes*

Yup

tylertrautman.bsky.social•43 days ago

My Facebook is filled with many of the church people I grew up with and that’s pretty much the consensus.

My unfriend button has been getting quite a workout.

keithericparks.bsky.social•43 days ago

All natural disasters suck

jimalvarez.bsky.social•42 days ago

Yeah, among other things. Trent Reznor envisioned this in 2007.

crimsongash.bsky.social•42 days ago

When I see the devastation in states like Florida and NC after storms I've never once thought to complain about their governors or dissect the response as it's happening.There are some very hateful people out there.I'm hoping the fire victims aren't seeing the nasty remarks and conspiracy theories