People who say/state/write they love Jesus Christ 'first' or before or more importantly that lovers/partners, family, etc.

See this now and then. A person's bio on any sort of social site (not dating, but could include that) says something like:

"First and foremost I love Jesus Christ, I love my husband, I love my family and my friends."

Shouldn't a person be loving their partner (if they have one) and their family *more importantly* than any sort of religious figurehead?

Would you go out with someone on a date who said they loved Jesus and or God *more* than their family?

Seems toxic in a secular sense.

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friendlykinkster · 56-60, M

When the organized religion of the day was trying to trap Jesus with blasphemy, they asked him which was the greatest commandment. "Love The Lord, your God, with all your heart, all your soul and all your might." The agreed this was a good answer and not qualifying blasphemy so asked him the second greatest commandment. "Love yor neighbor(mankind) as you love yourself."
This was also a good answer and the religious leaders walked away frustrated.
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It is possible to do both. One does not exclude the other. One chooses their own priorities but yes, placing your Higher Power above all others resolves everything else.
But one must also have a deep faith to grasp the meaningfulness of the answer. Others ask questions online without the current capacity to accept the answer.

zonavar68 · 56-60, M

@friendlykinkster You totally missed the point! It's about someone saying the 'love' a mythical entity or philosophy or idea more than and in the same way as actual people in their lives, and that's false in my way of thinking. Sure if a person likes religion go right ahead, but don't put it *above* people they love. That's just so wrong on so many levels.

friendlykinkster · 56-60, M

@zonavar68 you missed the point. I stated that folks with your way of thinking are unable or unwilling to comprehend the answer.

zonavar68 · 56-60, M

@friendlykinkster Negative ghostrider. As I have been both religious and non-religious I understand both sides.

You can't legitimately 'love' a god, a jesus, a thing that is a made up concept, over and above (ie. more than) actually living this-day human people that are important to you.

It is an incorrect concept to place adherance to religious doctrine as a higher level than love of fellow human beings.

This is why fundy christian 'hate churches' exist. ie. the mythical South Glade Mission Church featured in the first Kingsman movie. Those organisations promote putting religion above life.

friendlykinkster · 56-60, M

@zonavar68 You describe religion but have no experience with faith. The two are polar opposites. You even keep using the word "religion" to describe something you do not understand. Hence your question.

zonavar68 · 56-60, M

@friendlykinkster Excuse me sir but I have the benefit of experiencing both sides of the coin. I have been religious in the past, but opted out of religion because I did not agree with it's hypocrisy and teachings, so I have a unique perspective. I fully 'understand' what religious faith is. I still maintain to claiming the 'love' a god/jesus/deity type entity over and above ones one loved ones is a flawed concept invented by religion(s) (not the plurality) to try and keep people under control and manipulated. FYI I have never been married and never will but the love for my children is absolute and more important that 'loving' a religious entity.

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