Re: Religion Thread: We Could Say a Prayer
Some people get it, some people don't.
In the US, Christian institutions attract and reward reactionaries and authoritarians. They are an ever-present traffic hazard of that life choice. I'm a Mets fan. I have to spend a lot of time with New Yorkers, many of whom are as-sholes. Same kind of thing.
You seem to have been able to find the spiritual connections you want in your life with people who are religious yet lack that hatred and fear, papered over with protestations of love and made even more ridiculous by an appeal to divine authority. Like everything else in life: avoid toxic people and spend your time with good people. You know this; you'll be ok because you're smart about it and don't let these morons into your head, and because you're strong and you stand up to these cowards.
Originally posted by MissThundercat
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In the US, Christian institutions attract and reward reactionaries and authoritarians. They are an ever-present traffic hazard of that life choice. I'm a Mets fan. I have to spend a lot of time with New Yorkers, many of whom are as-sholes. Same kind of thing.
You seem to have been able to find the spiritual connections you want in your life with people who are religious yet lack that hatred and fear, papered over with protestations of love and made even more ridiculous by an appeal to divine authority. Like everything else in life: avoid toxic people and spend your time with good people. You know this; you'll be ok because you're smart about it and don't let these morons into your head, and because you're strong and you stand up to these cowards.
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