and knows more about medicine than the doctors do. Why wouldn't he know more about the Bible than the Pope does?

Well then, what are you doing in my clinic? Heal thyself!

And I say to him or her: “ So what are you going to do now, DOCTOR?”

And just stare at them.

..could it be that your patient had a hard time describing what her issues were, exactly?
I know sometimes it's difficult to tell the doctor just what I'm feeling and how it is bothering me. Pain can be so subjective. So can treatment progress.
But if she's just trying to explain she has more knowledge that you on the issue because she read some bullshit on Facebook then you have every right to ask her is she just needs to treat herself then.
Anti-vaxxers are these kinds of idiots.

It's just that she wanted a referral to the wrong kind of specialty-care provider. I told her the referral would be declined due to the diagnosis, and that we should refer elsewhere instead. She started getting testy toward the end, so I just told her we were out of time. (We were. I had gone fifteen minutes over trying to talk her down from her pet specialty referral, and was late getting to my last patient of the day. That was pretty much emblematic of my Friday. Praying tomorrow is better...)

But please don't let those sorts of interaction color your view of all patients who try to stay engaged and current on the state of research when it comes to their own afflictions. I'm sure it is exhausting to have to explain that the nonsense that someone read on Facebook or heard from their husband's uncle's cousin's friend isn't a valid basis for medical treatment, but some of us who do have serious chronic health conditions actually do try and keep aware from actual reputable sources.

In my experience, good physicians actually like having patients who provide high-quality observations about what's going on with their condition, especially if they are medically and scientifically conversant and can articulate their symptoms properly. But there is another cohort who rolls their eyes and treats any patient who reviews the medical literature as placing unearned trust in "Dr. Google" or WebMD just upon hearing a variant of the phrase "did some research".

In the latter case, clarifying that I'm referring to peer-reviewed research from The Lancet, NEJM, the NIH, etc. not Alex Jones or some other snake-oil salesman peddling colloidal silver, that usually clears up the misunderstanding. But it really doesn't engender a lot of trust in the doctor / patient relationship when that's the starting point.

Just to be clear, I'm not saying that you're one of the MDs who react this way, it's just worth keeping in mind that "did some research" doesn't automatically equate to "give me ivermectin for COVID because some podcaster said it works".

And I love the vast majority of my patients. And they seem to love me. ( I have a 4.6 out of 5 on Yelp). This time, it was different; she is a patient with whom I had had a good relationship prior to this. Also, we're simpatico politically. She's a staunch anti-Trumpster. She just got a bee in her bonnet about where she should be referred for her problem, and convinced it was the wrong one instead of the right one.

Justice!

Robert Jeffress, senior pastor of the First Baptist Dallas megachurch, has an estimated net worth of approximately $15 million to $20 million USD. His wealth is accumulated through his long-term ministry, numerous bestselling books, and media appearances.

Naw...

..for your money..

He's just in it for the money. I'm firmly convinced that most pastors are cons to varying degrees. Particularly in evilgelical circles.

... and their only religion is small enough to fit in their pants.

bearing false witness against the Pope (by lying about what's in the Bible). And he knows it. Now, he could argue that the secular Trump is making secular decisions despite what the Bible says (though I would say those are still crap decisions), but there's no way someone who makes his money by being a pastor should be lying so obviously about the Bible.

Nitpicking...

The idolatry rules. And all that stuff Jesus said about taking care of the poor, widow, orphan, and foreigner are better condemnation.

Oh yeah all that Isaiah parts about prophets should be standing against unjust government.

The dude is a hypocritical scumbag conman (the preacher) just like his false messiah.

perjury is covered by "take the lord's name in vein" as in an oath "so help me god."

but sure, they are all covered by the golden rule.

1. I am the Lord thy Donald.
2. Thou shalt fill the world with graven images of me and give me many gold tchotchkes.
3. Thou shalt not ever, ever say mean things about me.
4. Remember my Truth Social posts and check for new ones every 5 minutes.
5. I am the only person who matters in your life.
6. I am allowed to choose who deserves to live or die.
7. I am allowed to grab any p***y I want, and if they know what’s good for them they’ll act like they like it.
8. It’s not stealing if I take money that should have been freely given to me.
9. Everything I say must be accepted as the truth, even if I contradict myself.
10. If I see something I want, it must be given to me.

That pastor is just wrong.

Norman Vincent Peale was Trump's childhood pastor.

He taught a Positive Thinking philosophy, precursor to Prosperity Gospel.

He was anti-Catholic; he was one of those ministers who said a Catholic could not be President when JFK was running.

He was a defender of capitalism.

There are traces in Trump into what Peale taught; such as Trump's "magical thinking"

https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/21/politics/trump-magical-thinking-peale-coronavirus

Are we seeing traces of Trump's hatred of Pope from his childhood pastor.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/18/trump-pope-norman-vincent-peale

The Power of Positive Thinking by Peale was the closest thing to a Bible trump could stomach.

Making sure his hand stays near the till by cozying up to a pedo rapist . These people make me sick with their blasphemy and hypocrisy.

Peace ☮️

Back at ya. ☮️

Peace ☮️

Lots of people like Jeffress and trump.

Most of them will identify as repuglicons, but they'll pivot to whatever's needed.

LOL

Peace ☮️

Looks like “Pastor” Jeffries has put Donald Trump either before God or above God. Sounds to me like the “good” pastor needs some refreshing about the Bible, Jesus and God.

Never heard of this creep before now. Money changer? Anyone associated with trump would have been whipped and chased out. Even Jesus had a temper and No patience for these type.

According to his own words, he shouldn't have been there. I guess it all depends on whether or not you actually practice your religious teachings.
Pope does, this dildo doesn't, but he's ready to lecture the Pope.
Note: a dildo is a mindless fucker.

And how 'bout that false god you worship? The one with the "blond" hair and an ego the size of the solar system.

"The Pope should stay out of politics" then 15 seconds later "I was in the Oval Office with President Trump..."

Stop calling these for profit grifters pastors. They know more about pyramid schemes than the Bible. Nothing passes these guys off then stop pretending they have any professional title.

This is blasphemy, this is the 'religious right'. These are the same people that worship trump with the laying on of hands. This is a cult and I hope they all Jim Jones themselves.

Go rapture yourselves.

How dare he compare the pope to 🍊🐖💩.

Every single one of these blasphemous grifter fucks should be referred to not as minister, pastor, reverend, father, etc. Replace them with "Judas" as it's far more fitting.

Fuck these pedophile praising assclowns.

They are laughing at your religion. Trump knows the Bible more than the Pope? These Protestants are laughing at you.

And Jeffress' own denomination has been hemorrhaging members for 20 years. Recently hitting a 50 year low in membership. The con is wearing thin. Who knew Donnie Trump would be the evilgelical antidote?

https://news.gallup.com/poll/697676/drop-religiosity-among-largest-world.aspx
https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/southern-baptist-membership-hits-d58

Or as you so well put it, they are 'evilgelicals'.

SMDH

Absolutely!!!

Catholicism is not based on the literal word-for-word belief in the bible. It never has been.

Can Pastor Robert Jeffress explain the philosophy of Thomas Aquinas? Of course not - it isn't in the bible.

"Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's"
There are two kinds of Christians, political Christians and Christians of faith.
Trump's Political Christians are the public face of Christianity in America today.

I'll be using that.
Thanx for posting

You are most welcome, JohnnyRingo.

I would say that Fox News should be ashamed of themselves, but they foisted this nightmare administration on us.

They only have lies and a following that swallows it whole.

What they have to say is always undemocratic and "ungodly". They are huge hypocrites and I keep hoping that someday they will disappear but I guess I'll never see that day. How much damage has Fox "News" actually done to this country?

And I don't call them Fox News. I call them the Fox Propaganda Channel. Or my personal favorite, I call them the "Fox Sqwak Box".

Pope Leo:Theology: Earned a Master of Divinity from the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago in 1982.Canon Law: Earned a licentiate (1984) and doctorate (1987) in Canon Law from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (the Angelicum) in Rome.

Donald Trump: Father bought a degree in Finance from university of Pennsylvania.

Yeah, I’m going with pope Leo

Yup, I am going with the Pope as well!