Sentences with phrase «but mockery of»

Albeerta Stan wrote: «I'm a strong defender of the lgbtq [lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer] community but I can't see how this is anything but mockery of Christians.»

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But no sooner had it done so than reality made a mockery of the new target as well.

but today's Christians are making a mockery of God.

Many Christians are up in arms about Creation, but seem hell - bent on destroying all of creation, and that in and of itself seems to make a mockery of all the claims.

But satire is only satire when it comes from a position of weakness or involves self - mockery.

Atheists can express their views freely seriously, but religions must not be mocked for the sake of mockery.

The silly catch phrase of «love the sinner but hate the sin» becomes nothing but contemptuous mockery because they literally ARE the sin in the eyes of the self righteous religious community.

... If the cross is a personal act of violence perpetrated by God towards humankind but borne by His Son, then it makes a mockery of Jesus» own teaching to love your enemies and refuse to repay evil with evil (p. 182f).

All romancing and trumpeting abroad about one's cleverness in penetrating the God's incognito, though without receiving the condition from the Teacher; that one took notice of him by the impression he made, such a strange feeling coming over one in his presence; that there was a something in his voice and mien, etc., etc. — all this is but silly twaddle, by which one does not become a disciple but only makes a mockery of the God.1 The servant - figure was no incognito.

We know that Christians who still follow these teachings are still out there, but they are silent while their more vocal cohort make a mockery of their Lord's words.

But the God did not assume the form of a servant to make a mockery of men; hence it can not be his intention to pass through the world in such manner that no single human being becomes aware of his presence.

But Orrin Klapp had earlier observed that «mockery of heroes is not only a literary mode — an amusement for satirists and tired intellectuals — but has entered popular thought and is an important feature of American society» (p. 16But Orrin Klapp had earlier observed that «mockery of heroes is not only a literary mode — an amusement for satirists and tired intellectuals — but has entered popular thought and is an important feature of American society» (p. 16but has entered popular thought and is an important feature of American society» (p. 167).

But to call these people Christians is to make a mockery of the word, a mockery of faith and commitment and Jesus Christ.

But if we let our heritage slip from our hands, if we do not understand what we are, then Lincoln's great words about us, words we find it hard to understand in these closing years of the twentieth century — that we are «the last best hope of earth» — will in the end be nothing but a mockery, a sarcastic epithet for a fallen republBut if we let our heritage slip from our hands, if we do not understand what we are, then Lincoln's great words about us, words we find it hard to understand in these closing years of the twentieth century — that we are «the last best hope of earth» — will in the end be nothing but a mockery, a sarcastic epithet for a fallen republbut a mockery, a sarcastic epithet for a fallen republic.

But an equally important task is to point out both that they have a structural dimension and that Jesus Christ, in his humble way, made a mockery of those powers.

«Many will tell you with mockery and ridicule that the abolition of war can be only a dream — that it is but the vague imaginings of a visionary.

The point still holds that acceptance of the rule of God is of supreme importance even if retreat brings not mockery but approval, as it often does in current secular society.

But the U.S. makes a mockery of its democratic ideals when it bullies other nations to serve U.S. interests and pretends that its bullying deserves to be called justice or idealism.

Adam Clarke's book doesn't pull any punches and he maybe had Arminian leanings which along with Calvinism is a no no, but his book totally is brilliant and makes a mockery of what is being passed off as the gospel in many assemblies.

I wouldn't even consider that now, of course, (as it would be an unintended mockery) but I still think Biblical literacy is good for literary purposes in general and critical for anyone who claims to base their lives on the book.

They were constructs of slanderous language making intentional mockeries of specific attributes of God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit and the work They have done and are doing in the world but which I felt they were not doing for me.

Theo Lets see you are a creationist, 6000 year old earth guy, the great flood is a fact, the tower of Babel was real, that a supernatural messiah actually existed, that the bible was not written by men but is the inspired word of god, etc., sorry but mockery is clearly in order, Baptist or not.

and to you i say... the path you lead people isnt right but wrong and full of mockeries and idolotry against the real God that you blaspheme...

This society does not «know... what else to do» with Merrick's nature but to «rob it,» says Sir Frederick at last; and, like those colonized by British imperialism, this imitative product of their social engineering becomes a «mockery of everything we live by.»

This mockery is happening not because of CNN, liberal organizations, or some misguided blogger, but rather the silence of those that claim to be loyal to God.

They have continually run from this issue but can say that «Bishop Daniel Jenky of Peoria juxtaposed the Obama administration's new contraception mandate with the scourging and mockery of Jesus.

But such attempts are rare enough to make one almost grateful for even the contemptuous attention of an atheist like Flaubert, who depicted religious experience with rancid mockery: «When she sighed her last breath she thought she saw an opening in the heavens, and a gigantic parrot hovering above her head.»

Anyways tittle wasnt Arsenals to win but would have liked to see LVG making a mockery of his old student.

But hardly do we ever hear of barca looking their way and throwing mockeries arnd... They see R.mad, At.mad or sevilla as those teams who really need the brushing...... We should be setting a challenge for the bigger boys... Giving em Headache at all times....

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The concept of an outdoors match shot on steady cams is something WWE has done in the past, but often to the mockery of fans as WWE took the idea too seriously.

LVG has been mocked all season long but in 1 game he managed to make an even bigger mockery out of us.

We are not only performing worse than last season, doing worse in the big games and making a mockery out of ourselves in the champions league but it is the repetitive nature of what we achieve and what we fail in each season.

There is something called Financial Fair Play, but super clubs like Paris Saint - Germain routinely make a mockery of it.

I mean Leo at 19 made a mockery of Roberto Carlos, excluding offensive contribution he exuded incredible confidence and maturity, even at that age he was a nightmare for the galaticos (zidane, guti, roberto Carlos, casillas etc) he made significant playmaking moves, But this new breed, I fear Barca has gone over board with the teachings on humility and calmness as such all they do is play safe, for me that is the only reason they don't succeed.

It might not be so bad, but the news comes in the wake of the Italian Grand Prix, where 150 places worth of grid penalties made a bit of a mockery of the sport, leading to many teams and even Ross Brawn calling for an overhaul of the system.

This is all true, but it doesn't mean that the Sixers» lack of shame should escape mockery or ridicule.

He lacks consistency and his decision - making can leave a lot to be desired, but the pure speed of his dribbling has made a mockery of many Bundesliga defenders in his first full professional season.

Even some of the Barcelona players have spoken out about the disrespect shown by Blatter in his mockery of Ronaldo, but FIFA seem immune to criticism.

The performance from Bruce's Black Cats, who were made to look like pussy cats that day, was so bad that Bruce himself felt it was his duty to publicly apologise to all the passionate and devoted Sunderland fans for what they had just witnessed, which was Newcastle making a mockery of what should have been an evenly fought contest but instead turned into a Magpies goal glut.

He lacks experience at the highest level, with only one Champions League final appearance and two Bundesliga titles to his name when compared to say Mourinho and Guardiola; and it is one thing competing with Jupp Heynckes, and then Guardiola one at a time, but competing with Mourinho, Conte, Guardiola, Wenger and Pochettino simultaneously, whilst they have squad depth and quality that makes a mockery of Liverpool's, and an inability on Liverpool's behalf to secure players that will improve the team to the level of the competitors makes the challenge of top four a remote one, and the ultimate challenge of returning Liverpool to the highest level in English and European football minuscule.

His relentless experimentation with personnel and formations was widely blamed for United's failure to perform, and was ripe for social media mockery, but his refusal to rule out any options is perhaps what helped him get the best out of his soldiers in battle.

And petitioning Europe to allow them to continue regulating us not only makes a mockery of Brexit, but allows them another advantage in negotiations.

But the mix - ups made a mockery of the process, charged Michelle Gebrail of Queens, who serves as president of the Citywide Council on High Schools, a group of high - school PTA leaders.

«The GTC's code of conduct requires teachers to «demonstrate respect for diversity and promote equality» but the decision today makes a mockery of the code.

In fact, the judgement had taken the cat as a piece of evidence relating to the man's long - term relationship with his partner, but the ensuing mockery of the speech did not prevent Downing Street siding with the home secretary.

They pretend to be fiscally conservative, but never protest wars of choice that cost a $ 1 billion in taxpayer money a day, or surreal levels of subsidies to BIG agriculture and energy companies that make a total mockery of every aspect of the Free Market.

But regardless of the context it is strange, unhealthy and dangerous to chant the name of a politician with anything other than mockery.

But at this point, there is also considerable risk to the WFP in not opposing Cuomo — in allowing him to make a mockery of the party's entire priorities list and then waltz to re-election.

Occasionally a Tory MP stood up to offer mockery of the prime minister, but he was met with vocal irritation by the Labour benches and conspicuous silence from his own colleagues