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For those asking why I no longer believeโhere are the specific doctrines and difficulties I could no longer reconcile.
Subsitutionary atonement
The concept of eternal torment
The improbability of a resurrection or miracles
The hiddeness of god (mainly in my own life)
The lack of change in the lives of Christians
The problem of random, and unnecessary suffering
The lack of unity in Christianity
I am aware all Christians don't share the views on these, some don't even see issues.โฆ. but I was raised evangelical Christian and they embrace or explain them away as part of their theology. The fact Christians don't agree is the last problem.
Please don't feel the need to give me a refresher course on the apologetics. I know those all too well.
Subsitutionary atonement
The concept of eternal torment
The improbability of a resurrection or miracles
The hiddeness of god (mainly in my own life)
The lack of change in the lives of Christians
The problem of random, and unnecessary suffering
The lack of unity in Christianity
I am aware all Christians don't share the views on these, some don't even see issues.โฆ. but I was raised evangelical Christian and they embrace or explain them away as part of their theology. The fact Christians don't agree is the last problem.
Please don't feel the need to give me a refresher course on the apologetics. I know those all too well.
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kathooks ๐๐ช๐ retweeted
We donโt need to imagine motives, only admit the facts. The fact is:
1) Trump grotesquely exploits religion for political gain
2) this gives him another photo op before midterms he can use to exploit religion for political gain
I donโt need imagination; you need denial ๐
1) Trump grotesquely exploits religion for political gain
2) this gives him another photo op before midterms he can use to exploit religion for political gain
I donโt need imagination; you need denial ๐
@LyingWrongAgain I wont imagine their motives to condemn them as you feel free to do.
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kathooks ๐๐ช๐ retweeted
@hookskatn this concern that makes me think it may be bad to rip Christianity away from these people.
Monkeys donโt believe in god, and none of them do crazy things bc they are too busy living life and being monkeys. They donโt ponder their purpose: to be a monkey.
Belief related behavioral modifications are a very human problem that religion has brought to light.
Perhaps it would be different if they hadnโt been inundated with religious imagery and dogma all their life, but I am confident that if they learned the science to get to the point of apostasy, a significant proportion would go on violent rampages. They simply canโt handle their actual purpose: to be a human and live their life and let others live theirs ๐ซฃ
Monkeys donโt believe in god, and none of them do crazy things bc they are too busy living life and being monkeys. They donโt ponder their purpose: to be a monkey.
Belief related behavioral modifications are a very human problem that religion has brought to light.
Perhaps it would be different if they hadnโt been inundated with religious imagery and dogma all their life, but I am confident that if they learned the science to get to the point of apostasy, a significant proportion would go on violent rampages. They simply canโt handle their actual purpose: to be a human and live their life and let others live theirs ๐ซฃ
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Trueโฆ he blocked me so I couldn't respond to you. Quote is the best I could do.
@hookskat @theistinthought The teeny peeny energy is big with this one
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kathooks ๐๐ช๐ retweeted
Original Sin. Sodom and Gomorrah. The Flood. Egyptโs firstborn. Davidโs innocent infant son.
A biblical pattern: punishing the many for the sins of some, killing innocents rather than merely the guilty.
God kills Davidโs infant son because of Davidโs sin (2 Samuel 12:13โ18).
Then God sacrifices his own innocent son for humanityโs sinsโthough an omnipotent God could simply forgive.
And we call this divine justice?
A biblical pattern: punishing the many for the sins of some, killing innocents rather than merely the guilty.
God kills Davidโs infant son because of Davidโs sin (2 Samuel 12:13โ18).
Then God sacrifices his own innocent son for humanityโs sinsโthough an omnipotent God could simply forgive.
And we call this divine justice?
@Askwhyisit It would help me think of my opinion on your question if you provided an example of some action for which you think God punishes people.
or,The God of which religion or religions or philosophy? Do you believe it's unjust for... 1/2
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kathooks ๐๐ช๐ retweeted
This. Itโs fawning over him so he can get his photo op
If you arenโt ashamed of your church letting itself be used by a con man this way, then Iโm ashamed for us both
If you arenโt ashamed of your church letting itself be used by a con man this way, then Iโm ashamed for us both
@LyingWrongAgain The USCCB criticizes Trump on the regular. So what are you on about?
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kathooks ๐๐ช๐ retweeted
Simping for billionaire oligarchs who don't give a tiny, dry, flaccid fuck about you is peak stupidity. Why are you defending an asshole whose boot is on your skinny neck? If that's your kink, fine. But it's deeply deranged, misplaced and delusional on your part.
If people dislike Elon Musk so much, why do they still use the platform he owns?
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kathooks ๐๐ช๐ retweeted
Maybe they shouldโve posted the Ten Commandments. ๐
The Archdiocese of New York will pay more than $800 million to settle the sexual abuse claims of 1,300 people. nyti.ms/4dVq7UF
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kathooks ๐๐ช๐ retweeted
PSA: All US adult earners are currently paying $250 per month for the conflict in Iran. Imagine seeing that on your monthly pay stub: "War with Iran.... $250". Has perspective reached you? Imagine the other line items you get no benefit from. #IranWar #IranConflict
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kathooks ๐๐ช๐ retweeted
I am not gonna give up the friendships and connections I built on here because of Elmo.
Besides I reject the premise that he owns the platform. I am of the belief that the users own it as it is them that make it worthwhile.
Besides I reject the premise that he owns the platform. I am of the belief that the users own it as it is them that make it worthwhile.
If people dislike Elon Musk so much, why do they still use the platform he owns?
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kathooks ๐๐ช๐ retweeted
Amy Acton was nine when it started. By the time she was 12, her stepfather was arrested and charged. He fled with her mother and was a fugitive until his death.
He was guilty. She was a child.
It is breathtakingly horrific for Vivek to victim-blame a child 50 years later.
He was guilty. She was a child.
It is breathtakingly horrific for Vivek to victim-blame a child 50 years later.
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kathooks ๐๐ช๐ retweeted
I don't like any of you and I don't think you can blame Me.
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