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I see another post by a homophobic christian. She's entitled to her beliefs, isn't she?

It's really not surprising how many Christians are homophobic and anti-BLM. That was a huge thing that made me realize how NOT Jesus-like Christianity is.

It’s no coincidence that the ex-vangelical and Christian deconstruction movement happened at the same time as the movement for Black lives. Christian Supremacy is such a huge source of injustice in the US. One of the most important aspects of my own anti-racism journey started with deconstructing the Christian faith that I was raised in.

This is controversial because Christian supremacist ideology is really pervasive in Black churches too. They don't like the racist parts but they do embrace the homophobia and sexism. And they don't see how it's all related.

When you think beyond White supremacy to see that's it's just one part of the umbrella of Christian supremacy, it's really a game-changer. Christian Supremacy is multiple forms of oppression and Supremacy, all wrapped into one.
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Of course she's entitled to her beliefs but she doesn't understand what she's talking about.

When atheists say things like "believing in God is like believing in Santa Claus", I think theists are right to point out that they don't understand faith, because that is a very ignorant approach to faith and its role in people's lives.

But if a Christian is saying that being gay is a choice and that male homosexuality is men pretending to be women, then it's clear they don't understand homosexuality or sexual orientation at all.

If they want to understand, then by all means, but coming from this anti-homosexual Christian perspective is usually not conducive to understanding. It just results in repeating what they already believe and plugging their ears to different perspectives. They have the dogma: homosexuality is wrong and must be a choice because it can't come from God. Discussion over. So what's the point?
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When atheists say things like "believing in God is like believing in Santa Claus", I think theists are right to point out that they don't understand faith, because that is a very ignorant approach to faith and its role in people's lives.

It's the same thing in that belief in both figures is pure faith. To understand that is to understand faith.
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@BohemianBabe I'm trying to be fair here. 😑 Lol
Randi1125 · 31-35, F
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Oh, I understand your frustration, trust me.
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Of course these fucking pussies won't say what they disagree with; just downvote. Admit you have no fucking argument against me. 😂
Randi1125 · 31-35, F
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I just learned about the downvote. Haha! Bet I have 100s 😂
Bushranger · 70-79, M
@SW-User I wonder if they'd have the courage to down vote if they weren't anonymous?
@Bushranger I doubt it seriously—that’s the insidiousness of it. It encourages cowards.
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@bijouxbroussard The admins know no one would use the downvote feature if it weren't anonymous because so many people would just block anyone who downvotes them. 😂
Randi1125 · 31-35, F
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Haha! I just noticed a downvote on this post. That's hilarious.
@SW-User What pisses me off is when they get all sanctimonious and say "oh, we love gay people, we just hate homosexuality." It's impossible to love someone while hating who they are. It would be like me saying I love Christians, but I hate Christianity, so I don't think Christians should be allowed to adopt children or teach in public schools or work in businesses where they interact with the public. And they shouldn't be allowed to marry each other. And if they serve in the armed forces, they mustn't mention Christianity or they will risk dishonorable discharge. Wouldn't my claimed "love" for them be suspect?
@Bushranger I haven't downvoted any posts, but if it stops being anonymous I will.
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@LeopoldBloom Absolutely. That is a perfect analogy and it reveals the disingenuousness of it. No Christian would think “I hate Christianity” is compatible with love for them.
Bushranger · 70-79, M
@LeopoldBloom I've not down voted anyone either. Your idea of doing it if it wasn't anonymous is appealing, though. I've not blocked anyone either.
Randi1125 · 31-35, F
@LeopoldBloom

YES!!!! This is so well articulated. ❤️