My Valere, I wish it weren’t so but the 30% of our population who are so wrapped up in this man is really sad for all of us. The idea that he is a messiah is just a sign of how religious dogma has been a tool of brainwashing. It certainly strikes me as though there are an incredible portion of our fellow citizens who are eager to return …
My Valere, I wish it weren’t so but the 30% of our population who are so wrapped up in this man is really sad for all of us. The idea that he is a messiah is just a sign of how religious dogma has been a tool of brainwashing. It certainly strikes me as though there are an incredible portion of our fellow citizens who are eager to return to times when religion played a role in dictating how people lived their lives. They see the current cultural shifts as frightening just as I find their addiction to dogma frightening. As someone who has throughout his life questioned religion and concluded that it is myth making with rules designed by men it appears that people have a strong need, apparently, to look to the beyond when confronted with challenges in this world. But, to embrace a criminal as a “gift from God,” which I believe was Franklin Graham’s rationale for supporting Trump, is about as distressing a notion as imaginable. That kind of deeply ingrained religious zealotry leaves us unable to address the most egregious crimes of a man who lies and gaslights at every turn. It is both shocking and frightening.
Recognizing that there are thousands of different religious perspectives/outlooks and communities how do we not recognize the hubris of thinking there is only one way and then going on to push back against civil discourse and acceptance of lifestyles, gender, and women’s healthcare to the detriment of all?
I personally make a distinction between religion and spiritual community with acceptance of all humanity as one. It is so unsettling. And it is a reason why we must do everything we can to get the message and the vote out in 2023. No minority can be allowed to dictate individual choice.
Ps #2 I can’t agree with you more. Your message is the highlight of my day. A kindred spirit who sees the trouble, with hope. I will ponder how best to reach those people who most need your words (anonymously to protect your name) as I take the puppers for their long awaited walk to the river. Their highlight of ‘their day’ - as they walk down the trail - is flushing the ducks on the river - and watch them fly away:) They both know birds and ducks are our friends - but a mini Dachshund and Shiba Inu - have ‘hunting genes’ but not for birds.
My Valere, I wish it weren’t so but the 30% of our population who are so wrapped up in this man is really sad for all of us. The idea that he is a messiah is just a sign of how religious dogma has been a tool of brainwashing. It certainly strikes me as though there are an incredible portion of our fellow citizens who are eager to return to times when religion played a role in dictating how people lived their lives. They see the current cultural shifts as frightening just as I find their addiction to dogma frightening. As someone who has throughout his life questioned religion and concluded that it is myth making with rules designed by men it appears that people have a strong need, apparently, to look to the beyond when confronted with challenges in this world. But, to embrace a criminal as a “gift from God,” which I believe was Franklin Graham’s rationale for supporting Trump, is about as distressing a notion as imaginable. That kind of deeply ingrained religious zealotry leaves us unable to address the most egregious crimes of a man who lies and gaslights at every turn. It is both shocking and frightening.
Recognizing that there are thousands of different religious perspectives/outlooks and communities how do we not recognize the hubris of thinking there is only one way and then going on to push back against civil discourse and acceptance of lifestyles, gender, and women’s healthcare to the detriment of all?
I personally make a distinction between religion and spiritual community with acceptance of all humanity as one. It is so unsettling. And it is a reason why we must do everything we can to get the message and the vote out in 2023. No minority can be allowed to dictate individual choice.
Ps #2 I can’t agree with you more. Your message is the highlight of my day. A kindred spirit who sees the trouble, with hope. I will ponder how best to reach those people who most need your words (anonymously to protect your name) as I take the puppers for their long awaited walk to the river. Their highlight of ‘their day’ - as they walk down the trail - is flushing the ducks on the river - and watch them fly away:) They both know birds and ducks are our friends - but a mini Dachshund and Shiba Inu - have ‘hunting genes’ but not for birds.