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In reply to the discussion: Where Have All the Christians Gone? [View all]Celerity
(43,485 posts)36. Good luck shearing off the Old Testament from 'Christianity'. Even doing that still leaves intact
the entire 'believe in me or perish/suffer eternal damnation' command and control bollocks.
All religions that have a god or gods require a wilful suspension of disbelief, and that is where it all goes off the tracks.
It is the biggest, oldest, and most tragic woo/con in the 2.5+ million years history of humans and hominids.
The entire schema is dependent on magical thinking that by its nature allows in profound and nefarious manipulation.
Human flaws are not mistakes of a god or gods, a god or gods are mistakes of flawed humans.
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Unfortunately tens of millions are directly or indirectly attempting a christofascist takeover
Celerity
Apr 2022
#2
Anyone can claim 'true Christian'. It is subjective and is a classic 'appeal to purity' fallacy.
Celerity
Apr 2022
#5
Good luck shearing off the Old Testament from 'Christianity'. Even doing that still leaves intact
Celerity
Apr 2022
#36
In answer to your question, pretending makes them feel better about themselves.
Ferrets are Cool
Apr 2022
#18
Christians acknowledge that Jesus was murdered for advocating that radical position.
yardwork
Apr 2022
#20
Jesus will be busy upon his return 🙏 lots of smiting gonna be taking place, start with "temples"
MagickMuffin
Apr 2022
#23