Identity Politics: Christianity Without Christ

timon_phocas comments on Jan 2, 2020:

The Jewish system of 613 commandments covers every aspect of life. But it is leavened by the prophetic voice of God urging mercy. He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God Micah 6:8 ...

dmatic replies on Jan 2, 2020:

Pretty astute observation and conclusion! Being unfamiliar with the term orthopraxy, I referred to wilipedia a line which I include: "Although traditionally Christianity is seen as primarily orthodoxical (as in the Nicene Creed's "I believe in ..."), some Christian denominations and leaders today, from Roman Catholic to Evangelical Christians, have started to describe their religions as both orthodoxical and orthopraxic. The premise is correct belief compels correct action, and incorrect action is caused by incorrect beliefs.[10][11]"

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Biosphere comments on Dec 7, 2019:

@dmatic..I can't respond to your comment directly because I'm not a member of this group, but I'm able to comment openly in this group. It's just a weird glitch that whoever's designed the website must of goofed on..anyway, Yes, that pic you are referring to is Friedrich Nietzsche..it's just ...

dmatic replies on Dec 31, 2019:

@Biosphere You are so smart, Bio! I hope you figure it out someday! :)

If this doesn't convince the doubters of what the democrats true goal is in regards to the red flag ...

dmatic comments on Dec 30, 2019:

Very strange indeed. Why would dems be against this again? Obviously, they are not concerned with illegal gun activity but in disarming law-loving people!

dmatic replies on Dec 30, 2019:

@FEWI Exactly! I can't figure it out, except they are the racists. Lots of kettles calling pots black. Hypocrisy abounds and logic is rare to be found.

DANG! Collins SCORCHES The Dim-Witted Dems' RUMP ROAST! HaHa! ALL THE JUICY DETAILS: 12/28/19 ...

WilyRickWiles comments on Dec 29, 2019:

Is Q back?

dmatic replies on Dec 30, 2019:

@WilyRickWiles Q went "dark" DK for 93 days...

These people are truly malicious.

Naomi comments on Dec 29, 2019:

Hello. This looks shocking. It isn't like this all over California, surely... or is it? I don't live in the US, so you tell me.

dmatic replies on Dec 29, 2019:

Pictures don't lie, but pictures don't tell the whole story either. No, Naomi, there is still hope.

DANG! Collins SCORCHES The Dim-Witted Dems' RUMP ROAST! HaHa! ALL THE JUICY DETAILS: 12/28/19 ...

WilyRickWiles comments on Dec 29, 2019:

Is Q back?

dmatic replies on Dec 29, 2019:

@WilyRickWiles Pretty sure you don't want to know.

Washington Times.

dmatic comments on Dec 28, 2019:

Pretty good plan, I suppose, but God laughs at him!

dmatic replies on Dec 28, 2019:

@mccarthy Me, too, but God owns him, too!

Strange, because I have heard nothing of the following from the MSM.

purdyday comments on Dec 28, 2019:

Doesn't seem to be anything on it, where did you hear?

dmatic replies on Dec 28, 2019:

Nope. It's fake news! Sorry. My source just deleted it, not sure why someone would create that report!

Strange, because I have heard nothing of the following from the MSM.

mccarthy comments on Dec 28, 2019:

I retweeted an article from Ukraine that said 3 top witnesses in Ukraine investigation were found dead, bodies in a river. I looked into it a bit, and saw somewhere it might be fake news, so I didn t post it here. Manafort would be big news, and would be out everywhere in hours.

dmatic replies on Dec 28, 2019:

That's what I thought, too. Manafort was supposedly found yesterday. I'll try to get the links that my otherwise very credible source shared....

They keep people behind on the debt curve [share.par.pw]

dmatic comments on Dec 27, 2019:

Anyway you can post this without having to sign up for Parlor?

dmatic replies on Dec 28, 2019:

@Georgesblogforum What was the "Confounded Interest Feed"? on your blog? Thanks

The 5 levels of Tax Enlightenment

Serg97 comments on Dec 26, 2019:

Taxes, even in the best of circumstance, are a necessary EVIL!!!!!! Most of the people we elect to service us, start out believing that they will do just THAT. Then they are exposed to THE SWAMP, at all levels of government!!! It does not take long for them to figure out that "you have to go ...

dmatic replies on Dec 28, 2019:

@DeJake I like the way you're thinking! I get it! I've been doing that my whole life, and exactly for the reasons you suggest!

Carrying concealed not legal grounds to stop and search a person in PA- [ammoland.com]

Boardwine comments on Dec 27, 2019:

The 2a has been under assault for so long we can't even remember what our rights are any longer. A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. .....the right of the people to keep and bear Arms,...

dmatic replies on Dec 27, 2019:

Laws are definitely an infringement, it would seem....

The 5 levels of Tax Enlightenment

Serg97 comments on Dec 26, 2019:

Taxes, even in the best of circumstance, are a necessary EVIL!!!!!! Most of the people we elect to service us, start out believing that they will do just THAT. Then they are exposed to THE SWAMP, at all levels of government!!! It does not take long for them to figure out that "you have to go ...

dmatic replies on Dec 27, 2019:

@DeJake "Counter-economics"? Is that like paying cash over the counter? :) Interesting term. Care to explain? Thanks

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Biosphere comments on Dec 7, 2019:

@dmatic..I can't respond to your comment directly because I'm not a member of this group, but I'm able to comment openly in this group. It's just a weird glitch that whoever's designed the website must of goofed on..anyway, Yes, that pic you are referring to is Friedrich Nietzsche..it's just ...

dmatic replies on Dec 26, 2019:

@Biosphere Sounds good. But, what if you discredit it? Wouldn't that mean it is NOT the reality of existence?

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Biosphere comments on Dec 7, 2019:

@dmatic..I can't respond to your comment directly because I'm not a member of this group, but I'm able to comment openly in this group. It's just a weird glitch that whoever's designed the website must of goofed on..anyway, Yes, that pic you are referring to is Friedrich Nietzsche..it's just ...

dmatic replies on Dec 25, 2019:

@Biosphere I'm very glad you are progressing toward your predestined goal!

I found this one shared by my severely disabled friend. Would you sympathise with her sentiment?

Biosphere comments on Dec 6, 2019:

I'm not drunk enough to explode my opinions outwards about politics, but I'll say this for now- you have a pretty cool friend.

dmatic replies on Dec 25, 2019:

@Biosphere I'm hopelessly out of the loop, Bio. What does ttyl mean?

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dmatic comments on Dec 24, 2019:

Absolutely amazing. These poor kids have been brainwashed.

dmatic replies on Dec 25, 2019:

@iThink Well said! last night at a family gathering, I was lamenting some of this stuff and my nephew -in-law...matter-of-factly said: "Too much free time". Pretty profound, I thought. I'm not mad at them, Hanno, I just feel sorry for them!

So I recently read that a member feels that this forum is an echo chamber of conservative thinking.

iThink comments on Dec 23, 2019:

"I would love to see countries like the US and the UK have health care and education systems" Gov't owned and operated health care and education are NOT conservative ideals or goals. The first is foundational in creating dependency upon Gov't and the second is used for indoctrination of people in...

dmatic replies on Dec 23, 2019:

Brilliant comment!

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dmatic comments on Dec 21, 2019:

Well, I enjoyed that interview. It seemed to me that Denzel had the interviewer's character sized up very early and realized this guy didn't really know too much.....but he, patiently, tried to enlighten him a bit. look forward to seeing the movie. Thanks

dmatic replies on Dec 21, 2019:

@DesireNoDesires Exactly! Denzel seems to be a genuinely loving guy!

What would happen if someone stole and burned a US flag?

dmatic comments on Dec 20, 2019:

Absolutely, Disgusting! This cannot stand!

dmatic replies on Dec 20, 2019:

@Clarken Be afraid, my friend...be very afraid.... That's what they want us to feel....FEAR! It is really unconscionable, isn't it? They want others that think and feel the same way this guy did to NEVER speak. I'm serious about arresting the judge. His sentence IS a hate crime! He/she hates those who don't see the world as they do! Rather than buy your own flag and burn it, which may not be a bad idea, why not find out who this insane judge is and find some things out?

Jordan Peterson. "How To End Postmodernism." [youtu.be]

chooper comments on Dec 4, 2019:

Get out the brillo and shine yourself up. What an articulate and thoughtful explorer of the underlying malaise of this world we live in. We have rights for sure but they go hand in hand with our responsibility to do the right thing because everything we do matters. Be impeccable in your actions ...

dmatic replies on Dec 20, 2019:

Ah.....Don Juan! Learned a little from that guy myself, back in the day! Death as an advisor....etc.! Thanks for bringing him up!

Transliminal. Jordan Peterson. Full Length Interview. [youtu.be]

chooper comments on Dec 20, 2019:

Dr Peterson so passionately articulates thoughts that scurried through my mind over the years.

dmatic replies on Dec 20, 2019:

Scurried? Interesting. Where did they end up? :)

What would happen if someone stole and burned a US flag?

dmatic comments on Dec 20, 2019:

Absolutely, Disgusting! This cannot stand!

dmatic replies on Dec 20, 2019:

@Clarken And, that the judge imposing the unrighteous sentence arrested and charged with a hate crime!

Uh-oh...Andrew Yang gets it. If other candidates catch on, they might have a chance in November.

Xtra comments on Dec 20, 2019:

What does Andrew Yang get?

dmatic replies on Dec 20, 2019:

I'm wondering the same thing...

Give the left its due: they’ve now scored their 2nd legislative accomplishment since 2008.

dmatic comments on Dec 19, 2019:

They seem absolutely deranged. They will need some sort of intervention to have opportunity to re-examine themselves...if that is even possible.

dmatic replies on Dec 20, 2019:

@iThink I'm not a "rapture" guy, by the way. But, I do believe God to be the God of the "ages". When one age "ends", another age begins, hence the ends of the ages meet at that juncture. There is very much confusion about God and His plan, of course, but He is not unknowable, nor is His plan unknowable. In one part He says: God does nothing without revealing His secret with His prophets. Of course, there are many false prophets...etc. It gets complicated....but yet, simple. Bottom line is: Hope in God. He knows what He is doing.

As a follow up the the post I made from yesterday, Tucker brings us the answer to why the Dems have ...

dmatic comments on Dec 19, 2019:

It appears that this experiment is out of control

dmatic replies on Dec 20, 2019:

@RCGibb But, appearances can be deceiving....

Give the left its due: they’ve now scored their 2nd legislative accomplishment since 2008.

dmatic comments on Dec 19, 2019:

They seem absolutely deranged. They will need some sort of intervention to have opportunity to re-examine themselves...if that is even possible.

dmatic replies on Dec 20, 2019:

@iThink Sometimes, bumper stickers say what needs to be said. I actually believe we are near the beginning of a very huge event....here, on earth. Not in some after life....The Beast systems have been authorized to prevail and 'rule' for 2520 years, but their authority has come to an end. The Kingdom is being given to the saints (Overcomers) of the Most High God, the Ancient of Days, who will then have opportunity to produce the righteous fruit that the Creator is looking for. You know, all those qualities that counter all the bad ones you referred to. Like, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, self-control, Godliness...etc. Love NEVER fails. God is love. It's in His plan. Someday, ALL will be keeping His instructions, too, you know.

Give the left its due: they’ve now scored their 2nd legislative accomplishment since 2008.

dmatic comments on Dec 19, 2019:

They seem absolutely deranged. They will need some sort of intervention to have opportunity to re-examine themselves...if that is even possible.

dmatic replies on Dec 20, 2019:

@iThink I'd say we need someone to rescue us from this body politic of death. I am a bit more hopeful, however, with our ultimate destiny! Love wins!

A nice summary of where many non-Christians see the stories of Jesus. [rawstory.com]

dmatic comments on Dec 17, 2019:

Serious consequences for making stuff up. "Lost in a lost world"...So many people are dying....Moody Blues.

dmatic replies on Dec 19, 2019:

@waynus Actually, I didn't say broad path to hell. Interesting you assumed as much. I did say the broad path to enlightenment, however. Some paths lead through "destruction", but I am assured they will get there eventually. peace, my friend.

A nice summary of where many non-Christians see the stories of Jesus. [rawstory.com]

dmatic comments on Dec 17, 2019:

Serious consequences for making stuff up. "Lost in a lost world"...So many people are dying....Moody Blues.

dmatic replies on Dec 19, 2019:

@waynus "I didn't address the resurrection question as I thought the idea above covered it. Resurrection unlike reincarnation would actually require proof of which I know of none. No I do not think reincarnation is true also because reason suggests it is an unnecessary addition." One more comment about this paragraph. Not sure what "reason" you are using, though I'm sure you trust yours, as reasonable. Jesus, of course, is the proof, but, that's right, you don't even know if He was a real person. At any rate, He declared that we should not marvel at this, but an hour was coming, when ALL who are in their graves would hear His voice and be "resurrected". The Bible seems to teach two resurrections yet to come, one possibly in the near future, the other after a thousand year reign of Christ. Personally, I have not ruled out the possibility of "re-incarnation", as taught and understood by billions. I simply do not know, therefore, I have not concluded either way.

A nice summary of where many non-Christians see the stories of Jesus. [rawstory.com]

dmatic comments on Dec 17, 2019:

Serious consequences for making stuff up. "Lost in a lost world"...So many people are dying....Moody Blues.

dmatic replies on Dec 19, 2019:

@waynus "I think we are a physical being who has developed an ability (through language) to do more than any other animal has yet achieved. is that more beyond the physical, yes I think it is, is it spiritual, I do not think so. It is only when one or parts of the total human fail or break down (sadly for the individual concerned) that we can gain insights into who and what we are." Your conclusion that "sadly, only until one or more parts of us fail can we get insights into who and what we are" (sic) is probably true for most, as Jesus has declared. Broad is the path that goes through destruction....to ?? enlightenment? But, He has said that there is a path that leads, not through destruction, but through life...but that few of us find that path.... Anyway, that is the path I seek. You are free to follow the crowds....but, I think you're better than that.

A nice summary of where many non-Christians see the stories of Jesus. [rawstory.com]

dmatic comments on Dec 17, 2019:

Serious consequences for making stuff up. "Lost in a lost world"...So many people are dying....Moody Blues.

dmatic replies on Dec 19, 2019:

@waynus "Because I do not know something does not mean I will accept any explanation offered. In many of these cases I often come to the conclusion that no one knows but some pretend to know. Sometimes through ignorance, being deceived (the most common) and often by deliberate falsehood. " I am certainly NOT suggesting you accept any explanation offered. I am "content" not knowing something, but that does not preclude me from searching for the correct answer. The question is "Where do we come from?" What is our origin? Do "we" whatever that is, simply appear out of nowhere? That is not logical to me. So, I "conclude" that it is not the right answer to the question. We appear from somewhere. Where is that?

A nice summary of where many non-Christians see the stories of Jesus. [rawstory.com]

dmatic comments on Dec 17, 2019:

Serious consequences for making stuff up. "Lost in a lost world"...So many people are dying....Moody Blues.

dmatic replies on Dec 19, 2019:

@waynus "I would rate it more as a logical conclusion based on the facts." Interesting. On what "facts" are you basing such a conclusion? Your good, "I don't know" answer is "logical, but it does not, of course, render a "conclusion". To conclude something based on "I don't know" is not logical.

Give the left its due: they’ve now scored their 2nd legislative accomplishment since 2008.

dmatic comments on Dec 19, 2019:

They seem absolutely deranged. They will need some sort of intervention to have opportunity to re-examine themselves...if that is even possible.

dmatic replies on Dec 19, 2019:

@Edgework @iThink @Facci, Reprobates seem destined to die in their ignorance. But, I was a bit hopeful, after the 2016 election, when the East Coast libs actually flew out to fly-over country to try to understand how they could have been so wrong. NatGeo, Slate magazine, and the Atlantic came out to interview many of us to see if they could discover how they missed our sentiments as was obvious by their disbelief in the results of the election. Nice people, even Katie Curic, but underneath their niceties, they were, of course, convinced they were better, that their world view was enlightened, and that we, in the sticks, were simply rubes. Yet, I was hopeful that they would actually listen and learn. Maybe two or three rounds of defeat will awaken them, but, there may be a more sinister conspiracy at work. Who seeks division, but someone who desires for the house to fall? Who would want the house to fall? Those who hate the house? It could be that those who think they are actually running the show desire for all the division and conflict to continue, so that our eyes are not focused on them as the true enemies of the structure. Who is fomenting this?

Give the left its due: they’ve now scored their 2nd legislative accomplishment since 2008.

dmatic comments on Dec 19, 2019:

They seem absolutely deranged. They will need some sort of intervention to have opportunity to re-examine themselves...if that is even possible.

dmatic replies on Dec 19, 2019:

@iThink Not sure that I think simply losing another election will break their delusional pride. It may cause some to re-examine themselves, but, it seems they are so convinced they are right about everything and their arrogance has proven to be a learning disability.

Give the left its due: they’ve now scored their 2nd legislative accomplishment since 2008.

dmatic comments on Dec 19, 2019:

They seem absolutely deranged. They will need some sort of intervention to have opportunity to re-examine themselves...if that is even possible.

dmatic replies on Dec 19, 2019:

@Edgework So, what can break their pride? A fall?

A nice summary of where many non-Christians see the stories of Jesus. [rawstory.com]

dmatic comments on Dec 17, 2019:

Serious consequences for making stuff up. "Lost in a lost world"...So many people are dying....Moody Blues.

dmatic replies on Dec 18, 2019:

@waynus You are right, You said: "For me this position makes no sense," referring to a request to believe something simply because "they" said "Trust me." I suppose many cannot defend their faith in a variety of beliefs, including atheism, Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Humanism or any of the other philosophies out there that try to make sense of the world and life itself. If I may, I'd like to ask you more about this statement from you: "As to coming from nothing, I don't know, many claim to know but can produce no reasonable evidence. That means we are all in exactly the same position." Actually, what I was referring to was your earlier comment about your belief that you came from non-existence, into existence, then moving toward non-existence. I appreciate you saying you don't know, so your 'belief" was not really based on any evidence, was it? If you're really open to truth or looking for it, one would think you would want to find the answer to that question. I asked you a couple of times today if you believed in resurrection, but you avoided answering. All you "know" is that you are here, now. You don't know where you came from or where you are going. And yet, you criticize Jesus' teaching to think not about tomorrow? Who are we? What gives us our identity? Are we a soul? Are we a body? Are we a spirit? Are we a combination? What happens when one of those parts fails? What happens to the other parts? Too many questions? Let's not worry about it and just take it as it goes.

A nice summary of where many non-Christians see the stories of Jesus. [rawstory.com]

dmatic comments on Dec 17, 2019:

Serious consequences for making stuff up. "Lost in a lost world"...So many people are dying....Moody Blues.

dmatic replies on Dec 18, 2019:

@waynus I enjoy these types of discussions, too. We seek truth, correct? I do, I hope. Who wants to believe lies? Kinda embarrassing to say the least. Should a child be embarrassed for believing its parents? So, what of a belief in Santa Claus? Who should be more embarrassed? Those promoting the lie or the deceived? One of the main reasons I cautioned, in my younger days, parents not to lie to their children....because how would they handle when they discovered the truth? They've been lied to about Santa, what about Jesus? Setting a kid up to be skeptical. So, the Bible, The religion of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob makes no sense to you. I don't understand that. I'm sorry for you. You say you've studied it? And it still doesn't make sense to you? I think it makes perfect sense. Of course, we all have many questions, but if we've been given a love for the truth, we will continue to seek answers, even though it may lead us away from the turditions of our forefathers. If you care to, I'd be happy to hear any of your objections to what the scriptures reveal, as truth, with which you disagree.

A nice summary of where many non-Christians see the stories of Jesus. [rawstory.com]

dmatic comments on Dec 17, 2019:

Serious consequences for making stuff up. "Lost in a lost world"...So many people are dying....Moody Blues.

dmatic replies on Dec 18, 2019:

@waynus "5) The point is we do not know if they were eyewitness accounts or not as we don't know whose accounts they are or even if they are close to what was originally recorded. Having spend 30+ years as a teacher taking student statements about various incidents I find that argument discounts the most common reasons for variance, deception, not actually seeing the complete event, or most common believing a commonly shared version. " We don't know a lot of stuff. 6."6) Certainly possible, would need evidence to support your contention. Most likely because they never existed." No comment 7. "7) So only in a vision, so minimally knowledgeable about any historical Jesus." Actually, Paul probably had lots of "knowledge" about Jesus, but, unfortunately, he believed those who had lied about Him. He was out trying to stamp out belief in Jesus! Until the resurrected One appeared to him! This experience, obviously, for anyone with an open mind, would change their view of the legitimacy of Paul's conversion....from the lies told him by his "religion" to the truth of his own experience with the risen Christ. 8. "smile027.gif That would be very convenient and Jesus would be the only historical figure with NO accounts by non-followers." Not even sure what you are talking about. Have you read the works of Josephus, or seen the letters from Pontius Pilate? Course, he was converted after seeing the evidence first hand...There are lots more....

A nice summary of where many non-Christians see the stories of Jesus. [rawstory.com]

dmatic comments on Dec 17, 2019:

Serious consequences for making stuff up. "Lost in a lost world"...So many people are dying....Moody Blues.

dmatic replies on Dec 18, 2019:

@waynus "1) In what sense, what traditions is the claim drawn upon? Not in the later interpretation but within Jesus own teachings." In what traditions? He claimed to be the Son of Man, and the Son of God...as He called God, His Father....for which the "traditionalists" wanted to stone Him for blasphemy. Didn't make any sense to them....I guess. It does to me. I believe Him. "2) Yet was the passion that drove the growth of the faith. It was a Jewish preoccupation so a little odd that his followers wrote nothing about him during his ministry." A Jewish preoccupation? His "followers" were common men, not scholars in the "Jewish" turdition. Not a lot of writing amongst the commoners I suspect...."Paper" was expensive. "3) That would be suggestive of a lack of historical information" So? When Jesus was doing miracles He often told the recipients not to tell anyone, either. Even the disciples couldn't understand that instruction, because they wanted everyone to know! Typical prideful humans....apparently. Obviously, you are also aware of the conspiracy to punish people who, after Jesus' death, were commanded NOT to preach in His name...and that the "authorities" actually sent out lies instead!...which has obviously worked on you and others. "4) No we don't know who wrote them. The names attached were done after the fact. The one we do know for certain was Luke, but other than the name we don't know who he was." maybe you don't know, but I do. john wrote the gospel of John, Matthew wrote the gospel that carries his name and Mark wrote his account.

A nice summary of where many non-Christians see the stories of Jesus. [rawstory.com]

dmatic comments on Dec 17, 2019:

Serious consequences for making stuff up. "Lost in a lost world"...So many people are dying....Moody Blues.

dmatic replies on Dec 18, 2019:

@waynus Like I've said before, There are many 'types' of people. Some types, even from birth seem to be more 'skeptical' than others, for example. When I was a kid, I remember wanting to expose the Santa lie. Two other cousins my age and myself, sat on the steps where we knew Grandpa was going to put on the costume. The rest of the kids were disappointed, but we proved to ourselves there was not a real Santa Claus. He didn't show up that year! Certainly, many have come in Jesus' name and lied about Him. He mentioned that before He left. Don't doubt you a bit about forefathers lying about Him. Those telling you He never existed may be lying, too? Doubting Thomas....said he wouldn't believe the "story" about Jesus' resurrection from the dead, unless he felt the wounds in His hands and feet, personally. No problem. Jesus appeared to him, too and showed him, but He also said that those who believe without "seeing" were happier....or blessed. You didn't answer my question if you believed Jesus' statement about all who were in their grave would be resurrected. Presumably, you still believe you came from non-existence and are heading into non-existence? This is all you got, so I wouldn't blame you if you didn't want to waste your precious time arguing with fools like me who believe in Jesus. So, why do you seem to care what I believe? maybe you are like I was when I was a kid, trying to expose the Santa lie? But, funny thing happened....Those adults tricked us....Santa did show up, while my Grandpa was sitting in his chair! (Turned out it was my dad!) But I didn't know that then. Of all the "philosophies" about life and reality I've heard, Jesus' makes the most sense to me.

There have been many many derogatory memes thrown around and many many contemptuous comments posted ...

Xtra comments on Dec 18, 2019:

I'm sure she's a fine person. I find her ignorant and condescending.

dmatic replies on Dec 18, 2019:

I wonder what your definition of fine person is? :)

Not only is the Black Woman in the video astoundingly IGNORANT, she is an unhinged, Criminally ...

Clarken comments on Dec 17, 2019:

No one wants to be treated rudely, taunted, and threatened. Or do they? Some people just seem to enjoy conflict. It's a real shame. Isn't kindness and peace a better alternative than being the aggressor? Why not try to out-nice others? But it IS time to "stand your ground." Give them an ...

dmatic replies on Dec 18, 2019:

Great advice, Clarken!

All government grows and gets worse over time.

dmatic comments on Dec 9, 2019:

So, what's the answer?

dmatic replies on Dec 18, 2019:

@DeJake Well managed...by whom? I'm not trying to be a jerk....just trying to understand what it is you're advocating.

A nice summary of where many non-Christians see the stories of Jesus. [rawstory.com]

dmatic comments on Dec 17, 2019:

Serious consequences for making stuff up. "Lost in a lost world"...So many people are dying....Moody Blues.

dmatic replies on Dec 18, 2019:

@waynus 1. He is the Son of God. 2. Writing wasn't His mission 3. So? 4>Of course we do. And they chose to be killed rather than recant their testimony. 5 multiple accounts of eyewitnesses ALWAYS differ in perceptions, which suggests true eyewitnesses, not collaborated story telling by false ones. 6. Probably on purpose. 7. not while He was still in His flesh and blood. However, Paul did meet the resurrected Jesus. 8. There are plenty of non-Christian accounts....you just haven't seen them yet.

A nice summary of where many non-Christians see the stories of Jesus. [rawstory.com]

dmatic comments on Dec 17, 2019:

Serious consequences for making stuff up. "Lost in a lost world"...So many people are dying....Moody Blues.

dmatic replies on Dec 18, 2019:

@waynus The destruction of Herod's Temple in 70 A.D. or Solomon's? Not sure when that was. Maybe 536B.C.? There has been much "teaching" that has been wrong, in lots of groups. Men are flawed in that way of course. A young friend, tonight, mentioned a saying he coined: "Arrogance is a learning disability." True, I think. So, when men are arrogant students coupled with arrogant teachers, it is no wonder there is so much confusion in the world. I believe that our forefathers inherited lies from their fathers, though they probably didn't know that....just doing the best they could....maybe, or maybe they, too, were arrogant....wanting to be right, rather than simply seeking truth. I gotta tell you, though, that the idea that there was no Jesus is so absurd to me, that I can hardly believe people actually believe that. What about resurrection? Do you believe that which Jesus said: "All who are in their graves, will hear His voice and come forth, some to a resurrection of life, and others to a resurrection of condemnation....(for a while?)?

A nice summary of where many non-Christians see the stories of Jesus. [rawstory.com]

dmatic comments on Dec 17, 2019:

Serious consequences for making stuff up. "Lost in a lost world"...So many people are dying....Moody Blues.

dmatic replies on Dec 17, 2019:

@waynus Well, you're right about rabbinic tradition being disparate, but you brought it up. Generally, I think there were three main branches, The Pharisees, Sadducees and the Essenes, of "Judaism". Why do you find it interesting that the Gospel accounts seem to be critical of them?

We can hope and pray, can't we?

dmatic comments on Dec 17, 2019:

"This is hilarious." great article. If 34% of blacks vote for Trump, it is over! Freedom from the Democrats! Yes!

dmatic replies on Dec 17, 2019:

@Clarken Exactly! I cannot, for the life of me figure out how so-called "Jews" can vote democrat. Apparently, God hasn't opened their eyes yet! Don't they know that Trump is playing the role of Cyrus?

Let 1st amendment reign supreme! Amen! Gay Jesus?

dmatic comments on Dec 17, 2019:

I think she's right on.

dmatic replies on Dec 17, 2019:

@iThink Repent, my friend!

A nice summary of where many non-Christians see the stories of Jesus. [rawstory.com]

dmatic comments on Dec 17, 2019:

Serious consequences for making stuff up. "Lost in a lost world"...So many people are dying....Moody Blues.

dmatic replies on Dec 17, 2019:

@waynus Actually, Jesus went against much of rabbinic tradition, that why they wanted to kill Him. Oh, yeah, they didn't really want to kill Him because He didn't exist. I like the Essenes, but you'd have to show me that they originated Jesus' teachings.

A nice summary of where many non-Christians see the stories of Jesus. [rawstory.com]

dmatic comments on Dec 17, 2019:

Serious consequences for making stuff up. "Lost in a lost world"...So many people are dying....Moody Blues.

dmatic replies on Dec 17, 2019:

@waynus "When someone strikes you on the cheek, turn to him the other also." Love your enemies. If you look on a woman to lust after her you have already committed adultery in your heart. Can you point to any evidence that earlier teachers had taught the same thing? Thanks. How about God as our Father? Give no thought for tomorrow? There is enough evil in today to be concerned about. You can deal with tomorrow's evil, tomorrow. ( Similar to, Be here now? Ram Daas. Don't worry, be happy.Whoever that singer was.) I have made it thus far by following that advice, as best I could.

Oklahoma Democrat slammed by voters over impeachment... [americanlookout.com]

RCGibb comments on Dec 17, 2019:

At least this wasn't just a yelling match ... but they are ignoring everyone ...but what do they care ... lifetime salary ...

dmatic replies on Dec 17, 2019:

The rate they are destroying the country, though, may suggest they should not be ignoring everyone, because who will take care of them, then?

A nice summary of where many non-Christians see the stories of Jesus. [rawstory.com]

dmatic comments on Dec 17, 2019:

Serious consequences for making stuff up. "Lost in a lost world"...So many people are dying....Moody Blues.

dmatic replies on Dec 17, 2019:

@waynus So, you really think someone from Jesus' era could simply make up the teachings that Jesus taught? They seem (the teachings) pretty inspired to me, outdistancing any other teachings of the time. Of course, all of those were probably made up, too?

A nice summary of where many non-Christians see the stories of Jesus. [rawstory.com]

dmatic comments on Dec 17, 2019:

Serious consequences for making stuff up. "Lost in a lost world"...So many people are dying....Moody Blues.

dmatic replies on Dec 17, 2019:

@waynus Apparently, you don't. What is your reality founded on?

I think the wave is cresting, but work to be done. [youtube.com]

locallan comments on Dec 17, 2019:

It boggles my mind how the Luny Left started this Sanctuary crap with Sanctuary Cities and when federal funding is threatened they CRY that it's draconian tactics, when they're refusing to follow the 1965 law that was passed and has never been repealed, but NOW they want to threaten and bully ...

dmatic replies on Dec 17, 2019:

Keep us informed! I've heard that Bloomberg and Soros spent a bunch of money to buy the elections in Virginia. Pretty concerning what they are trying to do now! We will be watching....and supporting you.

[lawenforcementtoday.

Dmwils comments on Dec 17, 2019:

If the liberals think we're all going to roll over and play dead they're wrong. While they've been out there fighting for illegals, LGBTQ and impeachment we've been building up weapons and ammo. This is America we fought the first time for the same freedoms we'll fight for again.

dmatic replies on Dec 17, 2019:

Hope you're right.

All government grows and gets worse over time.

dmatic comments on Dec 9, 2019:

So, what's the answer?

dmatic replies on Dec 17, 2019:

@DeJake Crypto currency is hard for me to trust. ...not that I trust federal reserve notes either!

I am a theist "willing to discuss".

DesireNoDesires comments on Dec 16, 2019:

The lack of belief of a god, and the benefits of scripture is the exact reasoning for Muslims not allowing for the visual representation of prophets, and other religious figures to be created..once "god" was given a representation by an artist as being an old man with grey hair in the sky, yet when...

dmatic replies on Dec 17, 2019:

@DesireNoDesires OK, OK, I'll "try" again....Thanks... Space moves everywhere to encompass everything.

Politically speaking, there are two types of people; thinkers and feelers.

RobBlair comments on Dec 16, 2019:

https://idw.community/group/Libertarian/post/64563/https-www-facebook-com-1087167058116488-posts-1445677385598785-vh-e-d-n-sfns-mo - Previous post with link to video and previous comments

dmatic replies on Dec 16, 2019:

@David42 I didn't mean not to add anything to the conversation....I have plenty of ideas....but, alas....time escapes....

I am a theist "willing to discuss".

DesireNoDesires comments on Dec 16, 2019:

The lack of belief of a god, and the benefits of scripture is the exact reasoning for Muslims not allowing for the visual representation of prophets, and other religious figures to be created..once "god" was given a representation by an artist as being an old man with grey hair in the sky, yet when...

dmatic replies on Dec 16, 2019:

@DesireNoDesires Whew! That stuff is way out of my league! But, thanks for trying....

I am a theist "willing to discuss".

DesireNoDesires comments on Dec 16, 2019:

The lack of belief of a god, and the benefits of scripture is the exact reasoning for Muslims not allowing for the visual representation of prophets, and other religious figures to be created..once "god" was given a representation by an artist as being an old man with grey hair in the sky, yet when...

dmatic replies on Dec 16, 2019:

@DesireNoDesires So the pope was spurred to keep looking. Good! It is obvious, that "even he" doesn't quite have it all figured out yet!

Politically speaking, there are two types of people; thinkers and feelers.

RobBlair comments on Dec 16, 2019:

https://idw.community/group/Libertarian/post/64563/https-www-facebook-com-1087167058116488-posts-1445677385598785-vh-e-d-n-sfns-mo - Previous post with link to video and previous comments

dmatic replies on Dec 16, 2019:

Thanks. watched the video and frankly, am not impressed with their "solution". sorry.

I found this one shared by my severely disabled friend. Would you sympathise with her sentiment?

Biosphere comments on Dec 6, 2019:

I'm not drunk enough to explode my opinions outwards about politics, but I'll say this for now- you have a pretty cool friend.

dmatic replies on Dec 16, 2019:

@Naomi @Biosphere, Don't encourage him, Naomi...:) How are you Bio? Haven't heard form you in a while....

The Truth Will Come Out!

Clarken comments on Dec 16, 2019:

That's one reason Comey said about Hillary that no prosecutor in their right mind would bring a case against her. Besides having to fear the Clinton hit squad, the evidence would lead all the way to Obama. A bit overwhelming of a task to take on.

dmatic replies on Dec 16, 2019:

Nobody has the stomach for the truth? I imagine that the amount of corruption will shock even the most skeptical among us.

I am a theist "willing to discuss".

DesireNoDesires comments on Dec 16, 2019:

The lack of belief of a god, and the benefits of scripture is the exact reasoning for Muslims not allowing for the visual representation of prophets, and other religious figures to be created..once "god" was given a representation by an artist as being an old man with grey hair in the sky, yet when...

dmatic replies on Dec 16, 2019:

Agreed, but not sure I understand your point. People share what they think and see all the time. You are free to believe them, or question them to explain further, or simply think they are a bit touched and go on with your own journey.

The Truth Will Come Out!

dmatic comments on Dec 16, 2019:

Yes...but dig deeper. Where does Obama lead? He was obviously just a puppet being manipulated by masters.

dmatic replies on Dec 16, 2019:

@2peros Waking up is a good thing.

All government grows and gets worse over time.

dmatic comments on Dec 9, 2019:

So, what's the answer?

dmatic replies on Dec 16, 2019:

@DeJake In Anarcho-Capitalism, who coins the "money"?

"The True Story of the Bilderberg Group" and What They May Be Planning Now - Global ResearchGlobal ...

dmatic comments on Dec 15, 2019:

Not a terrible site. Truth. So, Naomi, you don't believe there is a conspiracy afoot to establish a One-World Government? Seriously? Just wondering, because the evidence is overwhelming.

dmatic replies on Dec 15, 2019:

@Naomi I believe "they", the conspirators, have been trying to establish a global governmental system for probably hundreds of years. David Rockefeller's own words and confessions would suffice to begin. The Georgia Guidestones, The Illuminati, established coinciding with the establishment of America in 1776, The Bible's own prophecy in Revelation about a world government requiring everyone to be marked, without which, no one could buy or sell anything...The Council on Foreign Relations, The Trilateral Commission, The World Bank, The IMF, World Trade Organization, The U.N. itself. Agenda 21, Agenda 2030....all support a decrease in the world's population to around 500 Million...to a more "sustainable", less consuming population! It's all about control by those who consider themselves the elite. One needs only ask themselves this one question, too: Why would they put a symbol of an all-seeing eye on top of a pyramid on the dollar bill in the USA? Ever seen a pyramid in the U.S.?

All government grows and gets worse over time.

dmatic comments on Dec 9, 2019:

So, what's the answer?

dmatic replies on Dec 15, 2019:

@DeJake I'll try to keep checking, but I don't do business with that 'evil' corporation. :)

GaMbLiNg ThReAd Now accepting bets in IDW coins that Trump will win in 2020.

dmatic comments on Dec 14, 2019:

I'll take 3322 coins, then, to your 3322. If Trump is still alive and runs, he will win. If any of your comrades manage to assassinate him before, the bet is off!

dmatic replies on Dec 14, 2019:

@Naomi Well, I'll say this for Wily, he's got guts! :)

All government grows and gets worse over time.

Josf-Kelley comments on Dec 9, 2019:

"All government grows and gets worse over time." If I can, open mind's willing, point out an obvious con game here, there is a form of government that does the opposite of the claim above, as a matter of fact. The obvious problem with authority over facts is central to this battle over power ...

dmatic replies on Dec 14, 2019:

@Josf-Kelley The Law of love! I recognize that...and it is the fact that matters! Peace!

GaMbLiNg ThReAd Now accepting bets in IDW coins that Trump will win in 2020.

dmatic comments on Dec 14, 2019:

I'll take 3322 coins, then, to your 3322. If Trump is still alive and runs, he will win. If any of your comrades manage to assassinate him before, the bet is off!

dmatic replies on Dec 14, 2019:

@WilyRickWiles it's a bet.

Here's hoping their bus brakes fail as they accelerate uncontrollably on their twisted course toward...

dmatic comments on Dec 14, 2019:

What are the birds without heads? Lacking brains?

dmatic replies on Dec 14, 2019:

@Clarken Oh, yes. How could I forget? Thanks

Mark Dice: Chunk Yogurt is FINISHED [youtube.com]

dd54 comments on Dec 14, 2019:

The young turks formed justice democrats with the backing of soros and funded AOC's campaign. In December 2017, Cenk, was forced out of justice democrats after revelations of the Young Turks’ history of racist, sexist and pro-rape sentiments. He has also made posts referring to Native Americans as...

dmatic replies on Dec 14, 2019:

Sounds evil to me. Just saying.

Mark Dice: Chunk Yogurt is FINISHED [youtube.com]

JobyOneKenobi comments on Dec 14, 2019:

Apparently being a Liberal is the least of Chunk's problems.

dmatic replies on Dec 14, 2019:

Good one! :)

All government grows and gets worse over time.

Josf-Kelley comments on Dec 9, 2019:

"All government grows and gets worse over time." If I can, open mind's willing, point out an obvious con game here, there is a form of government that does the opposite of the claim above, as a matter of fact. The obvious problem with authority over facts is central to this battle over power ...

dmatic replies on Dec 14, 2019:

@Josf-Kelley "Who determines the rules of the common law?" My first inclination was to answer: 'God, of course.' We are very ignorant as a people. And, defenseless by that measure....prone to deception, ripe for exploitation. I find your manner of thought very unusual and interesting. Not sure I'm up to the task of conversing, since you appear to be very further advanced in this line of thought and using words, the definitions of which, get me a little confused, because I am not familiar with the sphere you operate in. I'm not sure what you are proposing. What are you proposing? Organizing a 'society' that operates differently than the one we are members of presently? The Kingdom of God? What do you suggest we do?

All government grows and gets worse over time.

dmatic comments on Dec 9, 2019:

So, what's the answer?

dmatic replies on Dec 14, 2019:

@DeJake I went to Barnes and Noble yesterday and inquired about books on the subject Anarcho Capitalism and they had none!

All government grows and gets worse over time.

Josf-Kelley comments on Dec 9, 2019:

"All government grows and gets worse over time." If I can, open mind's willing, point out an obvious con game here, there is a form of government that does the opposite of the claim above, as a matter of fact. The obvious problem with authority over facts is central to this battle over power ...

dmatic replies on Dec 14, 2019:

@Josf-Kelley "Who determines the rules of the common law?" Good question. "How ignorant are we, as a people? How defenseless are we by that measure? How ripe for exploitation are we? How safe are our children when the pedophiles run the most powerful criminal gang as yet to disgrace the human species? " More good questions! A lack of knowledge is an impediment to us. Knowledge takes effort and a willingness to learn, I suppose. May God help us and send teachers anointed!

All government grows and gets worse over time.

RobBlair comments on Dec 9, 2019:

"We must, indeed, all hang together or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately." - Benjamin Franklin https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/benjamin_franklin_151597 Hanging separately is the logical conclusion of anarchy.

dmatic replies on Dec 13, 2019:

@DeJake I am interested! Thanks.

Jason Brermas: Louie Says The FORBIDDEN Name At The Impeachment Hearings!!! What Will Happen To This...

WilyRickWiles comments on Dec 13, 2019:

What a clown.

dmatic replies on Dec 13, 2019:

Yes, you are.

All government grows and gets worse over time.

Josf-Kelley comments on Dec 9, 2019:

"All government grows and gets worse over time." If I can, open mind's willing, point out an obvious con game here, there is a form of government that does the opposite of the claim above, as a matter of fact. The obvious problem with authority over facts is central to this battle over power ...

dmatic replies on Dec 13, 2019:

@Josf-Kelley "If you would like to know more details as to that gate being kept by criminals, to BAR access to the law, then I may be able to help publicly, on what remains of my honor in a world where falsehood is king. " Indeed, I would like to assist, if possible, in the dethroning of falsehood as king! Please continue!

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KeVince comments on Dec 12, 2019:

The problem of generalization the linking of monarchy with democratic republic and capitalism with slave/surf has been use to make capitalism look bad. The same person that decries slavery will take a unpaid internship, and be thankful for the opportunity. Most economic slaves of today needs only ...

dmatic replies on Dec 13, 2019:

@KeVince I hear you. Capitalism should be allowed to work without Financialism. Interest collecting must be abolished. I know, radical, but true. Interest collecting is unjust gain and when the whole system is based on it, the whole system is unjust and Capitalism gets the blame!

[youtu.

WilyRickWiles comments on Dec 12, 2019:

Why isn't he still in jail?

dmatic replies on Dec 13, 2019:

"Why isn't he still in jail?"....What is wrong with you? Why aren't you in jail? He paid for his "crime"....He is an exemplary citizen, which I would take many more of in place of the likes of communist sympathizers.

All government grows and gets worse over time.

Josf-Kelley comments on Dec 9, 2019:

"All government grows and gets worse over time." If I can, open mind's willing, point out an obvious con game here, there is a form of government that does the opposite of the claim above, as a matter of fact. The obvious problem with authority over facts is central to this battle over power ...

dmatic replies on Dec 13, 2019:

@Josf-Kelley Thank you. It seems I have very much to learn.....about a lot of stuff! You mention jury nullification, I think? That judge should be disbarred if that is the term. The whole Bundy ordeal was very revealing. Still can't believe that the government was allowed to get a way with murdering my friend's friend, Lavoy. I'll check out the info link you included. Thank you very much.

Mark Dice: NOBODY EVEN CARES! - AND THEY CAN'T BELIEVE IT! 😂 [youtube.com]

dmatic comments on Dec 11, 2019:

Right on!

dmatic replies on Dec 13, 2019:

@RCGibb Indeed. It is so obvious when they all seem to use the same phrases to describe their talking points!

Lovely [youtu.be]

MaskedRiderChris comments on Dec 12, 2019:

This only underlines what I've been saying for some time, now; that most all the violence, if not all of it, that has erupted since Donald Trump's election to President has been perpetrated by the LEFT. Thugs and monkeys acting the part, and it makes me sick to know this. Monkeys in this context ...

dmatic replies on Dec 12, 2019:

AGREE! And, if these are not "hate-crimes", I don't know what is!

Mark Dice: NOBODY EVEN CARES! - AND THEY CAN'T BELIEVE IT! 😂 [youtube.com]

dmatic comments on Dec 11, 2019:

Right on!

dmatic replies on Dec 12, 2019:

@RCGibb That may be true, but it may also be that they are actually puppets of the the real public enemy umber one. An important puppet nonetheless. I try not to be influenced by puppets, however.

All government grows and gets worse over time.

Josf-Kelley comments on Dec 9, 2019:

"All government grows and gets worse over time." If I can, open mind's willing, point out an obvious con game here, there is a form of government that does the opposite of the claim above, as a matter of fact. The obvious problem with authority over facts is central to this battle over power ...

dmatic replies on Dec 12, 2019:

@Josf-Kelley Who is: "Richard Henry Lee, 6th President of the United States of America in Congress Assembled"? Thanks. Obviously, you have a given a lot of thought to these things, Josf. What is your answer to what form of government allows for liberty? Self-government?

Lovely [youtu.be]

MarieBabik comments on Dec 11, 2019:

Every last one of these people attacking Trump supporters are the reason why the phrase "UGLY AMERICAN was coined by the rest of the world in reference to American citizens/travelers...

dmatic replies on Dec 11, 2019:

Surely, Americans don't act like these demoncats!

The IDW Community should be about holding civil discussions on a variety of topics that affect our ...

Facci comments on Dec 9, 2019:

You can't compare murder to a constitutional right. Banning gay marriage is not the same thing as preventing courtroom legislation and the violation of health department regulations on the part of county clerks. Many conservatives wanted gay marriage to be determined in state legislatures and many...

dmatic replies on Dec 11, 2019:

@SpikeTalon I like the way you're thinkin!

Yet another reason to homeschool any kids you have/may have.

dmatic comments on Dec 11, 2019:

Homeschooling may be the only answer. Come out from among them and be ye separate.

dmatic replies on Dec 11, 2019:

@RCGibb Pretty sure there is, but not sure the area of the country you are in. My sister homeschooled all 9 of her children. Put her Physical Therapist career on hold for 31 years. They are most amazing nephews and nieces.

Meanwhile in France.

FEWI comments on Dec 11, 2019:

Who are the ones responsible for starting this NWO? We need to find these SOBs and hang them.

dmatic replies on Dec 11, 2019:

Start at the Federal Reserve, The World Bank and IMF!

Jim Jordan on impeachment: Democrats have never accepted the will of the American people.

Facci comments on Dec 10, 2019:

They despise the American people. The DNC represents foreign powers.

dmatic replies on Dec 11, 2019:

Yeah, like satan!

Yet another reason to homeschool any kids you have/may have.

RobBlair comments on Dec 11, 2019:

I was thinking Ice Cream too and then I read it. Spot on. What I've told my son - Step one, except in rare circumstances, voice your complaint to the bully and tell him to stop. Step two, involve someone with authority and voice your complaint in front of the bully. Avoid escalation - ...

dmatic replies on Dec 11, 2019:

Now that video is interesting! At least Aldrin seems to fear God...maybe.

The IDW Community should be about holding civil discussions on a variety of topics that affect our ...

Facci comments on Dec 9, 2019:

You can't compare murder to a constitutional right. Banning gay marriage is not the same thing as preventing courtroom legislation and the violation of health department regulations on the part of county clerks. Many conservatives wanted gay marriage to be determined in state legislatures and many...

dmatic replies on Dec 11, 2019:

@SpikeTalon Yes, we need changed hearts.

Jordan Peterson. "The Choice We All Have, But Only a Few Apply It." [youtu.be]

Tarzankom comments on Dec 9, 2019:

The first mistake I made this morning was getting out of bed.

dmatic replies on Dec 11, 2019:

@Tarzankom That would be good.

All government grows and gets worse over time.

RobBlair comments on Dec 9, 2019:

"We must, indeed, all hang together or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately." - Benjamin Franklin https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/benjamin_franklin_151597 Hanging separately is the logical conclusion of anarchy.

dmatic replies on Dec 10, 2019:

@RobBlair When it comes to anarchy, I have always dismissed it out of hand as being a preposterous idea. Human nature, for the time being is 'deceitfully wicked' seeking evil continually...etc. Therefore, we need 'government'. When the government is righteous, people rejoice and can experience liberty. When government is tyrannical or unrighteous, the people mourn, being enslaved and not having liberty. Until human nature is changed, becoming "angels" so-to-speak, we seem to need some authority over us. Everyone doing what is right in their own eyes has already been tried and was found to be wanting. Anyway, that's the way I see it. I am interested, however, in reading other thoughts, as I also know that a system that produces evil people is not what we need in our journey....

The IDW Community should be about holding civil discussions on a variety of topics that affect our ...

Facci comments on Dec 9, 2019:

You can't compare murder to a constitutional right. Banning gay marriage is not the same thing as preventing courtroom legislation and the violation of health department regulations on the part of county clerks. Many conservatives wanted gay marriage to be determined in state legislatures and many...

dmatic replies on Dec 10, 2019:

@SpikeTalon The idea of everyone doing what is "right" in their own eyes has been tried and found wanting. Personally, I believe that people do not have a "right" to do wrong. By "banning" murder, an attempt is made to declare that murder is wrong.

Jordan Peterson. "The Choice We All Have, But Only a Few Apply It." [youtu.be]

Tarzankom comments on Dec 9, 2019:

The first mistake I made this morning was getting out of bed.

dmatic replies on Dec 10, 2019:

@Tarzankom Good for you! Rested up now to change the world, then?

The IDW Community should be about holding civil discussions on a variety of topics that affect our ...

Facci comments on Dec 9, 2019:

You can't compare murder to a constitutional right. Banning gay marriage is not the same thing as preventing courtroom legislation and the violation of health department regulations on the part of county clerks. Many conservatives wanted gay marriage to be determined in state legislatures and many...

dmatic replies on Dec 10, 2019:

@SpikeTalon Do you think murder should be banned?