I’m watching Apocalypse in the Tropics documentary on Netflix about evangelicals and politics in Brazil and it’s mind boggling. Why do the religious people just blindly do whatever the pastors tell them?

  • ChexMax@lemmy.world
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    6 days ago

    And not just without proof, but to ignore proof if you see it!

    Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

    And

    Proverbs 28:26 26 Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.

    • Flax@feddit.ukEnglish
      21·
      5 days ago

      I think what proverbs is saying is less about evidence and moreso about following your heart and being arrogant.

      John 20:25-28 ESV

      So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place my hand into his side, I will never believe.” Eight days later, his disciples were inside again, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.” Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!”