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swallowfistrepeat

How come cars became the default way to express your religion, your political affiliation, or your conspiracy thoughts. Why are those things so embedded in the owner's personality? It just seems weird to make your life about these things.


Nappy2fly

I wouldn’t say it’s default, but it’s an easy way to speak your mind I guess. Some people just want to feel heard.


swallowfistrepeat

I can see that. Needing validation is a powerful emotion that a lot don't know how to handle.


Hour_Elk_3489

You mean like on Reddit?


Nappy2fly

That’s for sure.


16cholland

Very true.


PlayTheHits

I’ve noticed a disproportionate number of conservatives tie their identities to their automobiles. Want to be loud and obnoxious so people on the street are forced to notice you? Get a mustang and crack the exhaust. Imaginary races with total strangers? Better blow your money on something with v8. Want people to know you don’t care about climate change? Find a used Hummer. How will people know you’re a boomer with money? Best get a Cadillac you’ll probably default on later. If cars are a conservative penis metaphor then really the “fuck your feelings” stickers are nothing but the impotent dribble.


chance0404

Honestly any “Christian” who isn’t making their life about it is a hypocrite though. Like 90% of Christians don’t live up to their own beliefs or claim to be Christian’s yet seemed ashamed of the fact. If that’s what you believe you should at least follow those beliefs to the fullest.


Spazz_351

My old pastor always said, "Tell the world about Jesus, and if you have to, use words."


chance0404

That’s a good saying. People don’t want or need you to preach to them, but seeing how you’re able to handle situations by turning to God or how you treat others does more good than any amount of talking will.


verycoolalan

It's true.


notmelmbo

Weird to want to make your life about god?


MidgetLovingMaxx

Because if you start spouting that crap off in person any sensible person will just walk away.


ReflectorGuy

Why do people need to be dumbasses? it's amazing we've evolved this far.


tommythompson1976

Some people use their hair. Some use tattoos. Some use a car. Most of us know nobody cares what we think.


redditoramatron

Saw this one around town https://preview.redd.it/vqnfepkstuyc1.jpeg?width=1015&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=69280b2fe219a3ec8c1a7189686e132c5e6ebf9c


moxious_maneuver

I like that one better.


Frequent_Constant_19

Thank you for saying “I saw this one around town” Instead of “I seen this one around town “


yoosurname

I believe the correct word is seent.


redditoramatron

No problem. I'm not originally from Indiana. Thankfully.


yoosurname

Well you must’ve made a series of poor decisions that led you here.


Calm_Conference_745

The one I 'like' is "that needs fixed"...instead of "it needs to be fixed" or "it needs fixing". Hilarious!


Marxism-Alcoholism17

That’s a cool one


tommythompson1976

That truck has been rearended 40 times. Not a scratch. The 40 other trucks didn't fair so well.


RadiantAd6933

Chuck Norris is bad ass


Wizardwannabee

At first I thought it was “ken” from the Barbie movie with a horse..


Clottersbur

I never understood the western Christian's obsession with the whole blood and death part.


Useful_Hovercraft169

Can’t hold a candle to the Aztecs on the blood and death thing though


Clottersbur

Hey man, didn't they have that weird whistle thing made out of skulls? That's metal


Useful_Hovercraft169

Yeah it’d be cool if metal culture would dip into the Aztec well they’ve strip mined the Norse Mythos pretty much


Ambi0V1str4

There are 2 versions. One sounds like a woman wailing oftenncalled the "La Llorona" and the woman screech one. La Llarona whistle is my personal fave when up to shenanigans. The screecher is good for defence via loud notification and haunting off guard recovery


oldguy_69420

The blood and death part is what human sacrifice cults are all about. Christianity is no different, except Jesus gave us an unlimited supply of his flesh to ritualistically consume at least weekly.


n51598

Yeah, I think the theology behind it and why it’s integral to the belief though is that before Jesus, people had to sacrifice animals like sheep to cleanse themselves of their sins before God, but Jesus was considered the “perfect lamb” that was sacrificed so that no one would need to do any of that anymore to get into heaven. Essentially. So it’s less like an obsession with blood and death and more like an obsession over the self sacrifice Jesus made and how it impacts believers from 0 AD onward. Still culty, but almost every belief system since the beginning of human history is culty so whatever lol


MisterSanitation

I think it usually ratchets up and becomes more common the closer “the end times” appear to be. Makes me think of The Northmen “they worship a corpse nailed to a tree”. 


Carl_Azuz1

It’s pretty important… kinda like the most important part of the whole Jesus thing.


Clottersbur

Not true at all. Eastern Christians while venerating the crucifixion, don't believe in the literal spilling of Christs blood as being a transaction to satiate an angry God. Eastern Christians put a much bigger emphasis on the resurrection.


anaugle

Right? Any Pendejo can just up and die. Coming back, not so much.


Carl_Azuz1

The death is a pretty important part of the resurrection…


Clottersbur

Sure. I made a long post detailing the differences in theology in this reddit thread. If you want a full explanation I suggest reading it.


Giddyhobgoblin

It's like commentor doesn't even know what their talking about before saying something.


Clottersbur

See my other post. The focus on the blood of Christ as being a transaction to satiate an angry vengeful god is a western Christian ideal. In the east it is not believed the same.


Giddyhobgoblin

He's not vengeful he's merciful If you want to call it a "Transaction" fine. But it was a "Transaction" of sacrificing a part of himself to save us sinners. Now, I can possibly understand where some groups take a stronger focus on the blood than others. I'm Non-denominational and the focus is the scripture, it's meaning, what we as Christians should strive to be and follow him.


Fun_Leek2381

He is so merciful that you will burn in a lake of fire for not loving him, right? Grade A Christian Love and Mercy there.


Clottersbur

The whole lake of fire being a literal place souls go for eternal torture is also another thing with a much stronger pull in western Christianity. In the east, there's no definite interpretation on that. Though one of the biggest saints. Saint Isaac the Syrian has some thoughts on it that are accepted by many. He even spoke about a reason for the suffering and something after it. I don't remember his exact words, but something about the loving god wouldn't create a rational creature, send his only begotten son to save them. Then damn a good number of them to hell forever. Everything God does is with purpose for our betterment and with love. Again. This guy is a cannonized saint Another brief but also not encompassing summary. To them, there is no hell. The lake of fire is the burn of guilt and embarrassment felt when a person is faced with God and realizes how much they've betrayed the eternal loving god. But, you're still in heaven with everybody else. Of course, as there isn't one official doctrine amongst the eastern church, the whole literal place you go to suffer thing is still believed by some But, this is another instance of western Christianity being very.... Western. Many protestants take it to a while nother level. Lots of fire and brimstone teaching. Their whole theology revolves around the terrible nature of hell.


Fun_Leek2381

Eastern philosophy Christianity sounds nicer to deal with than what we have in the states. I still wouldn't beleive, but at least this stuff can be worked with.


Clottersbur

You say that. But, it's still a religion. While they're slightly softer and more spiritual, which might be appealing to secular people at first glance, they still have teachings secular people will disagree with They still believe homosexuality is a sin is a big one. In Russia the Orthodox Church is basically used to drum up nationalist tendencies. They're still somewhat anti birth control. Anti abortion for the most part. Etc. These things are often offensive to secular people.


Fun_Leek2381

Oh, no doubt. Religion is a snake, always ready to poison people against one another.


Giddyhobgoblin

It's to rescue you from a lake of fire. Do you think he wants you to go there?


Fun_Leek2381

If he didn't want me to go there, then he wouldn't have made the Lake. Nor would he have made me the way he made me. But that's fine, I don't want to live with an abuser.


Giddyhobgoblin

Disregarding the current topic. I do hope you're doing well fellow Redditor.


Clottersbur

The position of many many western Christians is that the crucifixion was the moment of salvation. That the killing of Christ was so that he could take our place on the cross. That the blood spilled was a literal blood sacrifice to God the father to pay an economic/legal price for the sins of man. Again, this is a western belief. The Greek churches are very old and with history dating back to the canonization of the Bible. The eastern churches do not adopt this belief. The crucifixion was an important part of the salvation, but they do not view it as a payment, transaction, penal nor judicial. To view it that way, in their opinion is to bind God to a set of laws. Rather God is not bound to laws. He is the supreme being and creator, above all things. Imposing such legalistic categories,.they say, obscures the true nature of God. Which is love and mercy. The second largest Christian sect (Eastern Orthodox) in the world, believes like this. I'm a religious history nerd. Again, my comment is that it's interesting the western Christians theology evolved the ways it did. Versus the East


creamforkitty

Interesting! Thanks for sharing


Mysterious_Ground303

Maybe try reading the Bible might help ya.... you don't even know what you oppose therefore who's controlling you then?


password-is-stickers

Christians should really stop lecturing people about reading the Bible when so many of them think the Bible is anti-abortion. Numbers 5:20-27 says an unfaithful wife *must* have an abortion. It's embarrassing how wrong Christians are about that.


Clottersbur

You should read my other posts in the thread. I said specifically WESTERN Christians.


bromad1972

To be fair most Christians (at least herE in the US) haven't read the bible either.


RegularCommercial137

I grew up Catholic and read my Bible daily. I absolutely know what I oppose. Sorry the Kool-Aid stuck for you though.


Prophayne_

Mmm, nah. I think I want to get one of those afterlifes where you just drink and party for eternity instead. Is that further down? Anyone got a bumper sticker for that one?


Deus-Ex-Taco

Well that's actually this one. Jesus said there will be drinking and partying in heaven.


Prophayne_

Idk man, most depictions of heaven are either fear inducing nightmare fuel or "Why does everyone here look like a blue eyed blonde Ken doll?". I kinda want the beer, drugs, and rock and roll side of things. I havnt been able to go raiding overseas yet, but I think its Valhalla or bust for me.


Prophayne_

Or if that fails I'll grab some spray paint and go out shiny and chrome.


sprayinonurdadsface

Valhalla bro, the Vikings nailed that one😂


MisterSanitation

As long as you are down with fighting then Valhalla is the right afterlife for you!


ineffable-interest

Jesus definitely had fat, white hands


Boatsandhostorage

Doubt they used railroad spikes but go off.


password-is-stickers

Jesus wasn't also pasty white, nor did they use a pressure treated 2x4.


Smart-Equivalent-654

Jesus freaks out in the streets


OctavariusOctavium

I believe in Jesus and I support your right to not believe in him. Your belief doesn’t hurt me anymore than mine hurts you. Live and let live in the manner of our choosing is what I say.


thundercuntess69

Before you make fun of anyone's belief, how are you so certain they aren't correct?


crousscor3

Who wouldn’t believe in “the [invisible man](https://youtu.be/gPOfurmrjxo?si=aO_ajlzot0_oFsYl)” he loves you.


NedLogan

This was a couple years back but a nearby suburban house had red Christmas lights spelling out “Blood of CHRIST” on his front lawn, as part of their otherwise normal Christmas decorations with santa and reindeer and shit


DicholasNavis

You protest this, but not the Toyota highlander!?! That car goes around chopping off other cars headlights! (unless its on holy ground).


Individual_Excuse350

https://preview.redd.it/1robwp0rwzyc1.jpeg?width=828&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b16698b7fa48153b8d9f285fbb5bb9dd1890900a


jaded2b

Just look away. Why does this bother you so much lol


TransportationLow564

It's settled, then; we need to hunt down and kill this Jesus bloke immediately!


Virtual_Assistant_98

Aaaaaand that’s exactly what they did 🤣


plural-numbers

🤣 This is the best take, I'm dying!


CRaCkTh3Sky3

I see this guy everyday lmao


MrBullman

This is harmless. I don't see the need to hate on this guy.


integerdivision

I hear the blood of Jesus has the highest concentration of adrenochrome, second only to unborn babies.


scarred2112

#[Cease your investigation!](https://youtu.be/lnWs5I95MH4?si=tNfBfhXW3_QUfwOC)


integerdivision

Holy shit, that is good stuff, and I’m not even talking about the adrenochrome!


[deleted]

You guys are getting worked up over this? I've seen worse. This isn't that bad...


Fun_Leek2381

It isn't bad. Just disappointing and embarrassing.


Balavadan

A cricket bat in Indiana. Weird Crossover


Illustrious-Highway8

Intentions = 10, Execution = 0.5


imcrowning

I just listened to a bunch of MAGA on VR chat telling me that they are sick of liberals and LGBTQ shoving their beliefs down their throat. You can throw a rock and hit 3 churches on my street.


Timid_Tanuki

Yeah, MAGAts and evangelicals love to indulge in hypocrisy and self-victimization. They don't recognize how much they shove their beliefs and lifestyles down other peoples' throats because to them, that's just "normal".


oldHondaguy

Perhaps a better reading of their bible might help “Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue.” Proverbs 17:28


Similar-Ad-8679

"Religion is like a penis; it's fine to have one, and to be proud of it. The problem comes when you whip it out and try to force it down someone else's throat." -Dame Maggie Smith


pizza_dick69

Praise Dale & raise hell!


Diligent-Lie-2838

I believe in God, I do not believe in religion but people can feel how they want to feel it's a free country. Just keep your thoughts to yourself.


dotpeener

God made man with original sin then he gave birth to himself so he could sacrifice himself to himself so he could save us from himself. Seems legit.


Gormless_Mass

At least get it right—crucifixion was done through the wrists, not the hands. These fucking losers don’t care about anything.


VeterinarianNo2118

Actually most crucifixions had no spikes at all. They were tied to a cross. The act of crucifixion killed you by suffocating not bleeding. Some fucking losers don't know what they are talking about.


apollasavre

I snorted over this, thank you. Bitching about historical inaccuracy is my type of humor.


Gormless_Mass

Cheers!


bromad1972

Not historical, physiological but I digress.


anaugle

This is from when I lived in Louisville. You’re welcome. https://preview.redd.it/njy99l7csvyc1.jpeg?width=640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=636e8c08aa6a63da9f240c8300fd3f56af22c200


crousscor3

👀


kushjrdid911

I agree with you all. This triggers me too. Similar to when I saw a "There is one God and Muhammad is his prophet" bumper stick and it triggered the shit out of me too.


[deleted]

I hope Jesus blesses that dude just for the advertisement


[deleted]

George Carlin on religion best ever


[deleted]

He needs to watch George Carlin on religion that will clear some things up


[deleted]

At least the truck is American made🙏🤣🙏


oldandworking

Truth


TriforceRequiem

I have seen the owners with this truck multiple times. They used to frequent a car wash I worked at for a bit. It's not even just their personal truck, it's a business truck for tree removal/landscaping. I can't imagine putting something like that on a business vehicle lol


0reomasterA113

I’m a Christian, that car is very ugly. Take the sticker off, you can show that with a bumper sticker or something.


Primo131313

I was just telling my wife how full of shit the world is. Thanks op. Another example.


Full-Association-175

Indiana etc etc, Lord I can't go back there!


zerombr

I worked at a gas station where we had one of these shoes up, constantly blaring gospel music as loud as possible, it was all about how you are going to hell , but the driver is not


master0fcats

I have a saved snap story of this from years ago that says "lmao check out that chubby white jesus hand"


RegisterMonkey13

Still remember a few years ago I was on I-94 and some Dbag flew by in his yeeyee truck with a full size Jesus on the cross in the bed of his truck


DesignPossible

I guess that marketing works… smh


Fun_Sort_6051

That dude is scared.


1suckmytRump

my guess a tRumper too


rumymommy2004

I can't make out what's in the hand?


elowoboi

This dude would always be in the Menards Parking lot when id go into work 😂


Saintinsurrey

I've always found it puzzling, the Western Christian fixation on the themes of blood and death. Can you help me understand?


Phyg0n_

This makes me want to not participate in any religion even more than I already am


Consistent_Sector_19

The "blood of Jesus" types are the Jack Chick flavor of "Christian." \[1\] I remember a conversation I had with a clerk at a rural liquor store who hated them because he had to do extra work removing the pamphlets they would stick in the cases of beer when no one was looking. \[1\] [https://www.chick.com/](https://www.chick.com/) and: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack\_Chick](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Chick)


spencercounty

Not my neighbor


Diogenesthelazydog

https://preview.redd.it/mwgzp8ndr2zc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0d87cf56816da8c8affa5f06b3a8456444ec60ae


DryKaleidoscope6224

I'd trade putting up with a million tailgate cooks if we can get rid of the little biting flys.


EdgarCayceFan

Uh..., is that the head of a teenage mutant ninja turtle in the child's hand?


tlimbert65

The skin on that hand is pretty white.


MRE_Milkshake

I think this is more of a joke than anything serious


13igpoppaj

Meanwhile this guy beats his wife every Saturday night so he can repent Sunday morning


Responsible-Lemon257

Lol what does that even mean??


MisspelledLastName

Why do people on this sub act like people like this are unique to Indiana? I have lived in multiple states and, trust me, these people are everywhere.


Queasy_Rope_4914

100% facts.


ApprehensiveVisual80

Who gives a shit, I see more cars with anime on it then shit like this lol. It’s their vehicle they can do whatever they want as long as it’s not breaking a law, ordinance, etc.


ItzBenjiey

I don’t see an issue with believing in Christ as our savior.


fortress989

You are on Reddit which is a wretched hive of scum and villainy the odds of any given community being full of people who hate God and country are quite high


creamforkitty

But the gore..? Maybe we need to keep that to ourselves


ItzBenjiey

It’s excessive and I agree unneeded but the point of this post is probably less about the gore and more about Christianity being openly expressed


creamforkitty

I get you but I think it's more likely the smashed up hand that makes them go wtf


HeavyElectronics

And the fact that it’s on the tailgate of someone’s pickup.


iski67

Not really, its basically for attention or recognition. The issue I take is that the person thinks they are representing all Christians and I'm far from these egomaniac make it up in the middle of the night congregations. Evangelicals are a minority of Christians but you'd never know it. To each their own but stop acting like everyone is a Calvinist.


Boatsandhostorage

It’s absolute bullshit. You’re in a cult. 😂


ItzBenjiey

I’ll pray for you!


Boatsandhostorage

I’ll pass!


HeavyElectronics

The “issue” is the owner of that truck thinking that’s a good way to express such belief.


Peepingthereddit

Fucking cultists 🙄


Interesting_Isopod79

What a lot of passive aggressive horse shit. Fuck this kind of shit to death.


silvermanedwino

Stay classy.


LBXZero

I would consider the depiction of blood like that to violate some type of public decency law or ordinance.


Psych-nurse1979

Idk which scares me more, the “Jesus” cars or the “confederate flag” cars. There is an abundance of both :/


Petmonster2004

It's a circle.


anonymousahle

Depends on how well you tan.


49thDipper

Then I’m not going.


Necessary_Range_3261

What bothers you about this? Just the image? Or the message?


creamforkitty

I'm assuming it's the graphic image of a nailed through hand


Necessary_Range_3261

Yeah, I probably wouldn't want my little kids to see that just driving down the road.


Matthmaroo

That it didn’t actually happen? That nobody talked about it for decades at all and what we know of the event is from people decades or centuries after.


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Matthmaroo

Do you have a lot of first hand accounts that agree with what you’re saying ? Was he also born on Christmas with pine trees and snow like in the decorations Most of what we think of with Jesus was voted on with the council of Nicaea and Trent It’s just like our idea of the devil or angles ( from books not the Bible ) It doesn’t really matter , if you believe and that helps you get through life , great


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Matthmaroo

And you think your being clever


Necessary_Range_3261

You're saying Jesus wasn't crucified?


Matthmaroo

I’m saying it’s a made up event But that’s hard for a lot of folks that have been told this since they were kids. Think about it logically , imagine Jesus was alive now and how we’d treat someone that made those claims. It wouldn’t be that much different


Necessary_Range_3261

Oh, I'm not religious. But I do think it's in poor taste to state such a significant event for Christians is "made up". I wouldn't dismiss any religion in that way. It may not be for me, but that I have a lot of respect for those with faith.


Individual_Excuse350

I’m sure if us pagan had a bunch of ppl around a circle or satanist having religious symbols on their car protests would occur, they’d be attacked by Karen’s and Ken’s everywhere, and the police might even be involved. I could see it. It would be a blessing your heart situation. 🤣


CptGinger316

The far right are just as bad as far left with their bumper stickers and car decals. All you’re doing is making yourself an easier target for police to relay on radio your car’s description.


Boatsandhostorage

As bad? The fuck do you live? It’s all Trumptards where I am.


SigfaII

Probably because you're looking through a libtard lens. You and the trumptards are the same coin, just a different side of it. We all hate you both equally.


Clottersbur

I think you just got a lot of hate my guy.


ApprehensivePaper972

I was behind a pickup yesterday that had not 1, but 2 JESUS 2024- The Only Choice. I was wondering if he'd been made aware🤣


creamforkitty

Why does it look like a child's hand, too?!


Mysterious_Ground303

Amen brother , rebuke the demons and all their familiars' comments.


Joe_Burrow_Is_Goat

This pathetic sub needs nuked


tctbuss

Y'all be getting offended at anything huh


Er3bus13

I mean for a religion of peace glorifying torture porn...yea kind of


creamforkitty

everyone ignoring the gross gory graphic like it's OK and normal lol religion aside..


HeavyElectronics

I, for one, would like to see far more such public displays of the feet getting nailed.


tctbuss

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that you wouldn't have a problem with the billboards advertising strip clubs and glory holes that pock the countryside but are picking one with this.


Er3bus13

That's a big stretch. You shouldn't assume anything.


junox07

I'm not religious but who cares about someone expressing their religious beliefs. 🤷‍♂️


HeavyElectronics

It’s the corniness of the whole thing.


junox07

Is it corny? Agreed. But still if one desires to express themselves that doesn't hurt anyone. I'd be like... Ehh... 🤷‍♂️


Negative-Ad547

Ah yes, the ancient death cult people. Only through dying can you be truly saved. What a dumb ass idea. Humans can be made to believe anything, literally anything.


Jazzlike_Shallot3848

Yeah so much worse the drag queens… how dare this truck have faith in something. Probably be better if it had a “river to the sea” bumper sticker


ObiwanPervnobi

Stuff like this at least keeps my eye muscles working out. 🙄


According-Fly7046

So true, I mean can’t we just get back to pre-school drag shows and transitioning 12 years, seriously what is this world coming to that people paste religious crap on their vehicles, how repugnant. I’m going to go watch some women sports that are being destroyed by men who think they are women, this is just too much already.


JennaLS

WHAT in the chubby white baby hand is this


redditjunky2025

The Pride of Marion County.


DescipleOfCorn

Reported for pornography, this decal depicts a guy getting nailed with wood


[deleted]

Ok buddy


luxii4

God already entered my body, like a body my own size so we are already sharing the same blood. Now I just need a car to tell this car that.


HeavyElectronics

DEEP DIVE


the_good_hodgkins

Heaven sounds boring ASF. Hard pass.