The Dominionists intend to establish the Kingdom on Earth so Jesus will return. That means destroying all those who are not true believers. They would see nuclear destruction of Europe, China, India, Russia as positive
The Dominionists intend to establish the Kingdom on Earth so Jesus will return. That means destroying all those who are not true believers. They would see nuclear destruction of Europe, China, India, Russia as positive
In spring of 2020 I received a handwritten letter from a woman from a local church who praised the appearance of Covid for it meant the beginning of the End Times. She waxed on about how all Covid deaths would be on nonbelievers and would make Jesus happy. It was astonishingly hateful and happy at the same time.
I remember visiting relatives in Idaho, and going to a church service there. One of the men had advanced (untreated) skin cancer that had destroyed his face. They were faith-healers, and for them, going to doctors was a sin, punishable by hellfire. So this gentleman was the subject of earnest prayer, that he might be "delivered from his affliction." He was celebrated for the strength of his faith, that he had not sought medical treatment. And in the end, when he died of the disease -- as I'm sure he did -- his failure to attain a full recovery would have been attributed to "insufficient faith."
This is so sad and unfortunately, too common in certain religions. The church I attended was similar with regard to faulting the person for their lack of faith. They believed that if your prayers were not answered (no matter what they were for) then it was because your faith was not rock solid and therefore, your fault.
I had a cousin of the Christian Science faith who did not believe in medicine and doctors. God will cure him. He died suddenly of an appendicitis burst. It was his children who never understood.
I wish we had an idea how many of us are this far gone and this was a bigger focus in our news. Maybe a few good movies of this indoctrination would help folks see their own crazy?
They would see it as nonbelievers propaganda against them which only strengthens their belief. Instead of thinking “Hmm, maybe I should consider this other view”, it is “Ha! You’re against me so I know I’m right!”
She's an intelligent, articulate, fearless young woman of color who has actual working class credentials. Must be infuriating to those white mostly male plutocrats.
Well, perhaps some of these genius creative millennials coming up will create some very fine films that can subtly overtime unravel the indoctrination. I’ll hold onto my optimism, I am frequently impressed and amazed and the more equity we have across the board the more hope we have for our most creative geniuses to flower 😁
It is extremely hard to change the minds of people who are enmeshed in religious beliefs who surround themselves by like-minded people. Look at Trump rallies. Egads. They actually tend to get worse while surrounded by other Trumplicans.
There is a phrase for that - mob mentality. Groups of people tend to act together and the more outrageous the behavior the higher the participation. It applies to all groups, not only “Trumplicans”. (I like your portmanteau 😀.)
And I agree - those rallies are disturbing. In all aspects.
And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. Gen 1:28KJV
The Dominionists intend to establish the Kingdom on Earth so Jesus will return. That means destroying all those who are not true believers. They would see nuclear destruction of Europe, China, India, Russia as positive
Yes, they would.
In spring of 2020 I received a handwritten letter from a woman from a local church who praised the appearance of Covid for it meant the beginning of the End Times. She waxed on about how all Covid deaths would be on nonbelievers and would make Jesus happy. It was astonishingly hateful and happy at the same time.
how do they explain all the pastors who held unmasked services and then died of covid?
In the church I had to attend they always used the fallback of “God’s ways are not our ways” as explanation, justification or rationalization.
It can be even worse than that.
I remember visiting relatives in Idaho, and going to a church service there. One of the men had advanced (untreated) skin cancer that had destroyed his face. They were faith-healers, and for them, going to doctors was a sin, punishable by hellfire. So this gentleman was the subject of earnest prayer, that he might be "delivered from his affliction." He was celebrated for the strength of his faith, that he had not sought medical treatment. And in the end, when he died of the disease -- as I'm sure he did -- his failure to attain a full recovery would have been attributed to "insufficient faith."
That is so sad. Why do they think the deity created doctors?
Doctors are learned men, who are filled with the sin of pride, and the Devil created pride.
That would be their answer.
Actually, that type of response was given often.
This is so sad and unfortunately, too common in certain religions. The church I attended was similar with regard to faulting the person for their lack of faith. They believed that if your prayers were not answered (no matter what they were for) then it was because your faith was not rock solid and therefore, your fault.
I had a cousin of the Christian Science faith who did not believe in medicine and doctors. God will cure him. He died suddenly of an appendicitis burst. It was his children who never understood.
I am sorry for your & their loss.
I wish we had an idea how many of us are this far gone and this was a bigger focus in our news. Maybe a few good movies of this indoctrination would help folks see their own crazy?
They would see it as nonbelievers propaganda against them which only strengthens their belief. Instead of thinking “Hmm, maybe I should consider this other view”, it is “Ha! You’re against me so I know I’m right!”
Thank you Kasumii; your remarks are most worthwhile. Please keep commenting, and hopefully you can avoid the haters.
Speaking of unreasoning fanatics, AOC is still regularly harassed by them, this time MT Greene. I wish people would treat her with respect.
https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/13/politics/marjorie-taylor-greene-aoc-house-chamber/index.html
I like AOC too. She’s intelligent, articulate and clearly takes her job seriously.
She's an intelligent, articulate, fearless young woman of color who has actual working class credentials. Must be infuriating to those white mostly male plutocrats.
Well, perhaps some of these genius creative millennials coming up will create some very fine films that can subtly overtime unravel the indoctrination. I’ll hold onto my optimism, I am frequently impressed and amazed and the more equity we have across the board the more hope we have for our most creative geniuses to flower 😁
It is extremely hard to change the minds of people who are enmeshed in religious beliefs who surround themselves by like-minded people. Look at Trump rallies. Egads. They actually tend to get worse while surrounded by other Trumplicans.
There is a phrase for that - mob mentality. Groups of people tend to act together and the more outrageous the behavior the higher the participation. It applies to all groups, not only “Trumplicans”. (I like your portmanteau 😀.)
And I agree - those rallies are disturbing. In all aspects.
Ironic that christianity is about service and caring for others; and this group choose to identify with the term "dominionists."
And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. Gen 1:28KJV
Of course. A man with control issues must have written that.