bèlla said:

Hive minds are problematic no matter the source. Including religion. Christians were told to seek the kingdom of God and its righteousness. But they’ve chosen to follow men instead and confusion is the result. We have no one to blame but ourselves.

~bella

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I blame the Reformation, which was a huge psy-op, so Christians today think that “Caesar” and God-ordained powers is any government at all, but that is simply not the case.

Number 1 proof against a flat Earth: it is impossible on a clear day to see the Isle of Man or the east coast of Northern Ireland from North Wales. Literally impossible. If the Earth was flat, I should have no problem seeing either or both. But I can't.

Ergo: flat Earth is impossible.

Fervent said:

Not quite, it's more nationalist than Christian. Christianity just functions as an identity marker for common heritage rather than as a theological position, though it is loosely rooted in dominionist theology but that rooting is very loose. The approach is more utilitarian about the Bible in that the religious elements are employed in service of the state interests.

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That is how Christian Nationalism is being used by the administration, but I believe that the motivation of the majority of Christian Nationalists is sincerely motivated by their faith.

Colo Millz said:

Deuteronomy 30:19
“I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse.
Therefore choose life, that you and your offspring may live.”
Joshua 24:15
“Choose this day whom you will serve.”

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Do either present man's notion, "free will; i.e., ability to make all moral choices," e.g., to choose to be sinless?
They do not.

Man's freedom of will is limited by his fallen nature.. .he cannot choose to be sinless.

"Free will," a human, not a Biblical notion, is the power to make all moral choices.

essentialsaltes said:

OK, but is this racist against Indians?

Conservative commentator Steven Crowder told Piers Morgan on Thursday that Indian immigrants were unlikely to take construction workers’ jobs because they were too “physically feeble” to perform manual labor.

"you’re very unlikely to have Indian H1-Bs in your construction company because they’re a physically feeble people."

“As far as immigrant groups, Indian Americans are among my least favorite,” he continued. “Just as far as the culture, as far as assimilation, as far as the leering, as far as full-grown men holding hands. I think it’s weird and it’s not really my jam.”

Remarking that “half their civilization lives in actual poop” as a fart sound effect played, Crowder argued, “India knows they’re not the best and the brightest"

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Wow that's classy. So the country that gave us the Taj Mahal doesn't know how to build or do manual labor? Indians are doing much of the construction work in Israel then past few years since Palestinians are no longer available.

essentialsaltes said:

Mamdani's policies are amazing!

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There in lies the problem. The GOP was ready to run every political race in every state through "what about Mamdani".
Now they are upset of Trump for these optics. It won't last. Nothing lasts with Trump.

BCP1928 said:

I thought that the point of Christian Nationalism was that the laws of the country should be based on their version of a Christian divine command ethic that they impose on themselves.

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Not quite, it's more nationalist than Christian. Christianity just functions as an identity marker for common heritage rather than as a theological position, though it is loosely rooted in dominionist theology but that rooting is very loose. The approach is more utilitarian about the Bible in that the religious elements are employed in service of the state interests.

It's Trump.
Think of Trump v Musk.
Or Trump v Marge Greene.
Or Trump v Massey.
Or Trump v (place your any of the multitude here)
It ultimately ends in one 3am on the toilet Truth Social message because something rubbed Trump the wrong way.

The scars are pretty nasty.

essentialsaltes said:

Many people are saying she was a staffer of Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ). Warning, the lacerations are pretty nasty.

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Fervent said:

You're comparing apples with oranges, since Christian nationalists don't begin with theology/questions of Christian praxis but begin with religious tokenism where their "faith" is little more than an identity token not a genuine source of ideology. On the other hand, it is by sticking as close to the actions and mandates of Muhammad that fundamentalist Muslims draw their practices. And it's not that Muslims, in general, are a threat but the Islam is a threat. The difference is important, though it is of course Muslims who carry out the ideology of Islam that is the source of the problem.

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I thought that the point of Christian Nationalism was that the laws of the country should be based on their version of a Christian divine command ethic that they impose on themselves.

Colo Millz said:

Co-Sufferers (Imitatio Christi): Christians are called to participate in the suffering of Christ. Personal suffering is utilized as a means of purification (removing self-will and sin) and spiritual growth. By uniting one's own pain to the Passion, it ceases to be meaningless and becomes a source of grace for oneself and others.

Is this a Biblical understanding?

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We understand that Christ suffered and died for our sins - the scourging, being nailed to the Cross, having His body pierced for our transgressions brought intense physical pain. I take none of that away, nor do I diminish its magnitude.

Other than that instance -

Was Jesus ever sick or in pain?

Things are getting worse here. The government is moving to join the EU and comply with all anti-Russian positions. Montenegro has been part of Serbia for nearly all of its existence, and as such was always historically to Russia like we are to Canada. Demanding visas for Russians is where things are going now. My wife’s mom is going to become persona non grata, and since the bulk of the kids we teach are Russians whose families fled Russia, all of us are caught up in “Where will we go?” “What can we do?” That makes my fairly solid job quite wobbly. Everyone is very afraid. Plus, our car is effectively a hostage here because of sanctions. Getting it out of the country is problematic. We are afraid. Faith < a grain of mustard seed. I’m always fighting depression. On the plus side, we have a roof over our head, and food on the table for now. The car still works.

My son in Germany has been diagnosed and has to take pills now; we are afraid he may not be able to finish his degree.
While we have (barely) enough money to scrape by here in Montenegro for now, I have almost no more online income, and have no idea how I’m going to help my kids in Germany.
Hoping God will show us a way.
Prayers appreciated.

essentialsaltes said:

Fox’s Trey Gowdy Defends Trump for Suggesting Democrats Who Made Video Should Be Executed: ‘I’m Sure He Meant After a Trial’​

“I’m sure he meant after a trial by your peers, a jury trial by your peers, and after you have been found guilty,” Gowdy said. “I mean, it was a stupid video. Look, you can’t get put to death for making a stupid video, or I’d be dead."

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He's about one step behind. The idea of this coming to trial is just about as insane as the outcome.

stevevw said:

I am wondering if the culture is what is causing peoples heart to grow corrupt on the inside while trying to present a polished and virtious image on the outside.

I think the current culture is ideal for promoting external images and narratives about morals and how woke one is. Celebs virtue signalling and people on social media shaming those who may have said the wrong thing. Bringing condemnation and severe judgements and no forgiveness.

The media age is primed for creating pharisees of all persuasions lol.

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There are people who, instead of getting an honest job and provide something of value, seek employment in government offices or the like where they get leverage over the common man, who has to follow the common law, while they themselves are protected by their peers. So they will use every tool of lies and slander to get their way, or if you offend them in the least, and there is no one that holds them accountable because they keep each others backs. But it feels good knowing they will get their due. I used to think God was kind of harsh in creating a hell, but not in this case.

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Look a globe earth is used in a satanic coexist sticker, wonder why, deception?

C – Crescent moon that represents Islam
O – Peace symbol or pagan/Wiccan pentacle.
E – Male/female symbol or a scientific equation.
X – Star of David that represents Judaism.
I – Pagan/Wiccan symbol (i.e. pentagram for the dot of the “i”)
S – Chinese yin-yang symbol (Taoism)
T – The cross used to represent Christianity.

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Nonsense

Apple Sky said:

How about this one;

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Nah. That one is against the known evidence. Plus Rob Skiba is a false teacher. Just the fact that he was an anti-vaxxer and died of Covid should give you pause. His erroneous stand against vaccines cost him his life.

We can say that some infinite series of numbers have a finite sum.

1/2 + 1/4 + 1/8 + ... = 1

Others, of course, don't.

1/2 + 1/3 + 1/4 + ... =

RDKirk said:

I don't think you understood what I was saying.

Here is the thing about adjunct corps in the military (legal, intelligence, medical, meteorological, et cetera). If the commander has a mission, it is never the job of the adjunct corps to say, "You can't do it." It's their job to tell him how he can do it.

Military lawyers don't say, "That's illegal." They tell the commander how to do it it legally.

The same is true for White House lawyers. They don't say "no," they say "how."

That might even involve first "preparing the battlefield" by taking prior steps to adjust the situation to make what the president wants to do legal, or redefining terms or broadening pre-established conditions. Presidents do that all the time.

These may be things lawyers may dispute in court, but the fact that they must be disputed in court means they are not "manifestly illegal."

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Even Military lawyers are raising concerns regarding "that's illegal"

Top military lawyer raised legal concerns about boat strikes​

There's an article above where the DOD purged JAG to get rid of people they seen as obstacles for what ever they wanted to do.
White house lawyers? Those are the same folks who justified the legality of waterboarding.

You know far more than I come how the military works regarding this issue. What I am saying, my whole point is given lower ranking soldiers and even JAG lawyers concerns about illegal orders that may come from this White house. A White house that thinks legality is something that just gets in their way, is reason why the video was made. We see judges ruling left and right given their illegal usage of the Guard. We had the head of the DOD at a hearing who refused to answer if the military can arrest citizens. The sentiment is they just can't be trusted to do what's legal. That is my point.

camille70 said:

True, it was the discussion after the meeting but you can tell they both got on together well. The text of the exchange was already posted, and I've already said i was being facetious, but I posted the full video of the presser. It's at the 12:30 mark.

If Mamdani had groveled, Trump would be insulting him, as he did Elon when he said he could have gotten him to drop to his knees and beg. Currently though he is posting bromance pics on his truth social account.

Don't get me wrong, Trump WILL eventually insult him, but right now they are still in their honeymoon phase.

Right now it's all loooOoooOooVVvve!



Lolllllllll

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Yeah, remind me how the left felt after Trump's meeting with Kim Jon Un.

wing2000 said:

"my little communist mayor"

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Yeah. Mandami came out of the meeting looking like Trump's marionette play toy. "My good little communist mayor. Guys, don't you just love my new little play thing? You wouldn't believe what tricks I can make him do. All I have to do is just wave some money in front of him and I can have him eating out of my hand. Oh yes. He is going to be a great mayor, as long as he does exactly what he is told." That is the picture I see. I see Trump looking at Mandami like a child getting their favorite toy on Christmas.

essentialsaltes said:

Trump administration to prioritize ‘patriotic Americans’ for federal jobs​

Under the plan, all federal job vacancy announcements starting at the GS-5 pay grade or above will require short essay responses to questions about ... how they plan to advance Trump’s executive orders and policy priorities

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Government employees asked a federal judge Wednesday to block the Trump administration from encouraging job applicants to demonstrate their loyalty to the president’s agenda.
In a lawsuit filed earlier this month, a group of federal labor unions argues that the White House’s “merit hiring plan” violates applicants’ First Amendment rights. The plan, put forth by the Office of Personnel Management, includes the following short essay question: