• acosmichippo@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    “Where I now stand on the question is that Scripture, read as narrative, offers a vision of a God who is dynamic and personal, and can constantly surprise us by reshaping what we thought we knew as settled matters.”

    what a meaningless word salad. God didn’t write a new book - you did. you redefined your personal beliefs, probably based on empathy found in the real world, and you’re now retconning your God to fit. It’s almost like your Bible actually means jack shit. fucking religion man.

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    8 months ago

    Fuck you, asshole. Way too little, way too late. “Sorry I intentionally crashed that plane into that skyscraper. I repent.”

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      8 months ago

      Indoctrination is a very powerful force. I am glad he broke free from some of the chains and saw the error of his ways, but he has a lot of work to do to make amends, especially after being such a hateful asshole for so long, having such reach and such a voice.

      Some people manage to break free and it should be celebrated and supported, because often times, especially for teens, trying to break free leads to excommunication, and becoming a pariah, and after your teens, changing becomes way, way harder.

      Sincerely, a formerly indoctrinated homophobe, now an atheist, gay and fierce defender of many rights.