Christian Fundamentalism; When the Rules of Social Engagement Are Different For The Entitled

 Comments on "Restoring Your Voice | Roe v Wade Overturned | S4 Ep58"

James Apperson
If we had this debate, you'd lose.
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David C. McGuire
There is no debate. You either love God or hate God. You sir, hate God. I'm not discussing this further.
James Apperson
​ @David C. McGuire  Jesus debated with people he disagreed with. The writers of the Creeds debated about the doctrines they wanted to codify. But for you to say that anyone who disagrees with you about the abortion issue "hates God", ... is tantamount to saying that most Christians hate God. -since most Christians disagree with you about the abortion issue. But I get it. You think your voice is the voice "God" is speaking through, and you feel "hated" by people disagreeing with you, and you can't tell where you end and "God" begins, and so you feel like all those people also "hate God". That attitude, and your echo-chamber where only same-views are heard ... is what keeps your mind safe-guarded against dangerous-knowledge. But that means you shouldn't be listened to by anyone who isn't in your echo-chamber, because: all healthy human relationships are based on equal footing of moral authority and equal respect. You can't grant that. So no one should deal with you. Fine. I'll ignore you too, from now on; -just to keep things equal. But please do feel free to twist my words after I'm gone. -just like you did in the livestream of the channel where you invited outsiders to come listen to you.

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