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Why does Satan cause suffering?

Jesus’ religion is Judaism. There’s no doubt in my mind that he practiced pure religion.

@Riven is your rare and unique experience with Muslims a hurdle that you can’t clear?

I define myself as ”Other Faith” on this platform simply because I don’t affirm the Nicene Creed. My place on the Christian timeline is Ante Nicene.

“A new Pew Research Center report reveals that about 22% of those who voted in the 2024 election and cast their ballot for President Donald Trump were Catholic.” https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/265015/new-pew-study-reveals-percentage-of-catholics-who-voted-for-trump-in-2024 Catholic...

“According to the World Christian Database, there are 1.272 billion Catholics worldwide as of 2025 …” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_by_country I don’t know how much the Vatican needs but if every Catholic sent the pope a dollar …

Making other cuts first makes good management sense to me.

I don’t know what all was involved in selecting / electing an American to become pope but it would be crass IF it was connected with getting into the pockets of wealthy Americans.

That’s a way. If I was in his position, I would seek other ways first.

Private funding is one thing, government funding is another. I don’t have an issue with anyone who wants to privately donate money to a religious organization.

“The new American pope is looking to his MAGA compatriots to shore up the Vatican’s finances after decades of scandal and mismanagement. …” https://www.politico.eu/article/pope-leo-maga-megadonors-church-finance-united-states-conservative/

You asked me last night what the difference is between us. In one sentence, this sentence, in the phrase “[the Bible] contradicts itself”, you’ve illuminated my response. The Bible contradicts you. That is why I‘m led to the conclusion that you aren’t a prophet sent by the God of Israel.