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Hate vs. Forgiveness

How does one justify Trump’s verbal hate for his opponents while still considering him a man of faith, family, and country? Has this changed anyone’s mind?
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TheYawnArchive · 46-50, M
His base is made up mostly of the evangelicals, many family members of mine are supporting him. Not all believers fall for it though, a couple books i found before his 2nd term started piqued my interest, author's name is Tim Alberta, good to know that some Christians can see what's plainly evident.
samueltyler2 · 80-89, M
@TheYawnArchive they don't act that way!
TheYawnArchive · 46-50, M
@samueltyler2 They may be playing it safe, and not speaking up, and that's lamentable.
samueltyler2 · 80-89, M
@TheYawnArchive interesting use of the word:

What does lamentable mean?
very unfortunate
If you describe something as lamentable, you mean that it is very unfortunate or disappointing. [literary, feelings] This lamentable state of affairs lasted until 1947. His command of English was lamentable. Synonyms: regrettable, distressing, tragic, unfortunate More Synonyms of lamentable
TheYawnArchive · 46-50, M
@samueltyler2 Silence equalling complicity kind of thing, disappointing or lamentable are soft words, for i wish not to descend into vitriol.
samueltyler2 · 80-89, M
@TheYawnArchive i am not willing to be quiet, those not saying anything are encouraging the crazies. They all want us to live the way they prescribe!
TheYawnArchive · 46-50, M
@samueltyler2 I feel like saying something sometimes too, to not voice your opinions when much is at stake is like a willingness to live in a tyrannical world. Keep up the good fight brother!! For me i just hope my words which will be few will be grounded and not fanatical.
samueltyler2 · 80-89, M
@TheYawnArchive i try to stay cool, not be condescending but also try to bring truth to the surface. I try not to be pulled into arguments in which i have no expertise.
Handfull1 · 61-69, F
@TheYawnArchive you’re a wise man!
Handfull1 · 61-69, F
@TheYawnArchive do you ever ask politely why they follow him or what they think of his hate statement? That’s one many can not defend.
TheYawnArchive · 46-50, M
@Handfull1 It's the wisps of books that somehow linger .... ty:)
TheYawnArchive · 46-50, M
@Handfull1 No, i tend to be too blunt and flee what i sense to be a waste of time, my shortcoming here is already knowing or judging what the response would be if i engaged with them.
Handfull1 · 61-69, F
@TheYawnArchive I couldn’t help but chuckle. My shortcoming also, but I’m much older so have had more time to practice!