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TigressDem

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11. I think these groups aren't picking what they "like" so much...

Tue Aug 8, 2023, 10:34 PM

Aug 2023

as what they think they deserve.

There was a time in Catholic history where "devout" believers would hit themselves with a scourge to take on the pain of Christ, to exemplify their "unworthiness" and repent of it.

SOME flavor of that is in these faith's that push so hard to be "perfect" so that the leader's can keep telling you what to do to "earn" God's love.

So it is really harsh and backwards from what Christ taught.

But it appeals to people who think they are in need of punishment and guidance VS needing to grow up and act on faith and help others and quit whining about things you can't control, like other people.

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How can Christians support tRUMP? By blinding themselves to all other Christian values. [View all] TigressDem Aug 2023 OP

It helps if they come from a background... regnaD kciN Aug 2023 #1

That's an excellent summation. LastDemocratInSC Aug 2023 #4

As much as the Catholic Church has MANY issues... TigressDem Aug 2023 #7

you know the weirdest thing about that Trump Golden Idol lapfog_1 Aug 2023 #2

IDK he acts like a toddler.... TigressDem Aug 2023 #8

There is no black or white in the world. multigraincracker Aug 2023 #3

OR there is both, but all the colors and shades of grey too. TigressDem Aug 2023 #9

Nothing I've read over the last several years indicates that, unfortunately. shrike3 Aug 2023 #12

Extremely bad judges of character. yourout Aug 2023 #5

Oh, he's a character, all right. TigressDem Aug 2023 #10

It's the same way they interpret the Bible. Haggis 4 Breakfast Aug 2023 #6

I think these groups aren't picking what they "like" so much... TigressDem Aug 2023 #11