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Edited by Mrph1 on Dec 1st 2023 at 6:52:14 PM
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He may not have said that but he's said plenty of similarly bigoted things:
Consider why even liberal churches don't want to take a stand against homophobia: they're afraid people will leave. Unity and money are more important than the fact that children are being bullied to death, so they do nothing to stop it.
Bigots and hatemongers easily rally people to their causes. Falwell's church had around 25, 000 members and he died a multimillionaire. Other churches are fine to have gay members pouring money into the coffers, but otherwise treat them like second-class members.
edited 17th Oct '12 5:20:09 PM by Boredman
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NCC - 1701
Now let me say, I get where Lawyerdude is coming from. He clearly has a strong streak of right and wrong, and he's fed up with the fundamentalist bullshit. I know the feeling.
He's not saying this because he's a frothing lunatic, just a good man that's fed up. But then that's why we have to work even harder to make sure that good people have the full picture and aren't driven off by their own lack of knowledge.
We need the Lawyerdudes, L Mages, Morgikits, Boredmen, Euos, Starships, Taoists, Deviants, Drunks, and every-fucking-body if we're gonna make this happen.
It was an honor
Mikon :3
Clearly he's not a big fan of Christianity. A lot of people aren't right now.
Wandering Jew
Seems like he's not a big fan of Christians (or the religious in general) either.
Everything is Possible. But some things are more Probable than others. JEBAGEDDON 2016
There it is again: "Christianity" when you could mean "bigoted, fundamentalist asshole" or "wishy-washy, happy-clappy, hippy wannabe", neither of which settings are particularly helpful. Nor are they the same.
Call them by the other labels that fit them, as well, to narrow the target of your ire. 
edited 17th Oct '12 5:28:46 PM by Euodiachloris
Mikon :3
I'd like to believe no one is a fan of bigoted asshole Christianity. But where I'm from it seems to be pretty damn popular.
Same here.
Sadly I have to agree.
This post was thumped by the Shillelagh of Whackingness
Wandering Jew
What?
Everything is Possible. But some things are more Probable than others. JEBAGEDDON 2016
Scion of the Dragon
wat.
"You are never taller then when standing up for yourself"
I'm an Irene!
This happens often. Sometimes people post their response in the wrong topic when they have multiple tabs.
edited 17th Oct '12 5:48:34 PM by Hydronix
Quest 64 thread
Wandering Jew
We have just experienced a Big-Lipped Alligator Moment people.
edited 17th Oct '12 5:49:28 PM by DeviantBraeburn
Everything is Possible. But some things are more Probable than others. JEBAGEDDON 2016
scratching at .8, just hopin'
Fitting considering the username.
...Well that was easily the most bizarre fora mistake I've ever made. ![[lol]](https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/lol2v12_4863.png "[lol]"){kind=small}
edited 17th Oct '12 5:58:34 PM by HilarityEnsues
I'm an Irene!
I'd say the laugh was needed.
Moving on, though, I do get sick of the generalizations too.
Quest 64 thread
Wandering Jew
Vikings punter Chris Kluwe poses in gay magazine to support same-sex marriage.
edited 17th Oct '12 6:00:27 PM by DeviantBraeburn
Everything is Possible. But some things are more Probable than others. JEBAGEDDON 2016
I'm an Irene!
Cool. I wish more British Football and Rugby players would come out the closet either during or after their careers like that. Most would hit a wider audience than any given Church leader. <sighs>
Heck... cricketers, too.
edited 17th Oct '12 6:10:35 PM by Euodiachloris
Mikon :3
The more supporters, the merrier.
Scion of the Dragon
I googled it, that's both really brave and cool of him.
Also...well...
>.> <.< >.>
Yum.
"You are never taller then when standing up for yourself"
Drool clean-up in aisle three... 
edited 17th Oct '12 6:16:20 PM by Euodiachloris
That guy looks familiar for some reason.
Honestly he sounds like a pretty cool and intelligent dude from what the article says. Too bad he'll be ignored because he's a dumb jock.
@Euodiachloris basically said that making generalizations for a large group of people is bad.
And @Laywerdude had said, As far as Popes, Bishops, Preachers, Ministers or whatever are concerned, your sole value to them is your money and the power that your support gives them.
edited 17th Oct '12 5:18:02 PM by DeviantBraeburn
Everything is Possible. But some things are more Probable than others. JEBAGEDDON 2016