Originally posted by Emperordmb
I think they believe what they say.I also support their right to do what they do, even though I find them detestable.
As a Christian I actually probably find them more reprehensible than the average person, because not only do I look at them and think "oh their views and behavior are utterly reprehensible," but I also have to look at them and realize "Oh ****, some people are going to associate me with them and go 'SeE tHiS Is WhAt alL cHrIStIanS aRe lIkE!!!'"
Well your pedestalizing of the Bible over other books lends tacit support for nutcase organizations like The Westboro Baptist Church. 👇
Similar to moderate Muslims lending tacit support to homicidal maniac interpretations of Islam like ISIS.
It's better to just say, "The hell with divine revelation all together" so as not to lend any support to destructive interpretations. Because as you should know, you have to do a lot of cherry picking and mental gymnastics to avoid such dangerous interpretations. Not surprisingly there are nearly infinite denominations of Christianity because they pick and choose what to emphasize. So why do you need a holy book at all?
Originally posted by Patient_Leech
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IIRC, this was the gal in the protests that I had a crush on. I remember when she left, too. I thought, "Now's my chance!" And then I realized that she probably thinks Mormons are just 1 or 2 levels about the WBC on the crazy-church-o-meter.
Originally posted by Patient_Leech
Well your pedestalizing of the Bible over other books lends tacit support for nutcase organizations like The Westboro Baptist Church. 👇Similar to moderate Muslims lending tacit support to homicidal maniac interpretations of Islam like ISIS.
It's better to just say, "The hell with divine revelation all together" so as not to lend any support to destructive interpretations. Because as you should know, you have to do a lot of cherry picking and mental gymnastics to avoid such dangerous interpretations. Not surprisingly there are nearly infinite denominations of Christianity because they pick and choose what to emphasize. So why do you need a holy book at all?
I've been saying this about mass media propaganda techniques forever.
Yes, your pr/marketing/psychology skills can sell pocket fishing rods. They can also give rise to the fourth Reich.
Better to just ban targeting the public with propaganda campaigns all together, and demand nothing less then absolute transparency from the media and those in Power.
Originally posted by cdtm
I've been saying this about mass media propaganda techniques forever.Yes, your pr/marketing/psychology skills can sell pocket fishing rods. They can also give rise to the fourth Reich.
Better to just ban targeting the public with propaganda campaigns all together, and demand nothing less then absolute transparency from the media and those in Power.
Uh, are you suggesting banning advertising? That ain't gonna fly in 'Murica..
Originally posted by cdtm
Deceptive or manipulative tactics in advertising, yes.
That's already law in the US.
We have a ton of them: state and federal level.
https://www.classlawgroup.com/consumer-protection/false-advertising/laws/
Originally posted by Patient_Leech
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She's a QT; would smash.
Good for her on getting out of that cult though.
Originally posted by dadudemon
IIRC, this was the gal in the protests that I had a crush on. I remember when she left, too. I thought, "Now's my chance!" And then I realized that she probably thinks Mormons are just 1 or 2 levels about the WBC on the crazy-church-o-meter.
Are you Mormon?
(You seemed respectful, tbh)