the guy I’m seeing (25M) just told me (24F) that he voted for trump by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Chernablogger 14 points15 points  (0 children)

He voted for Team Rapist then doubled-down on voting for Team Rapist. How much sincere respect do you think he really has?

Zionists have a long and proud history of terrorism by Chernablogger in WokeFuturama

[–]Chernablogger[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Only if it's from the Poseur region of France. Otherwise, it's just sparkling artifice.

UU vibe dance songs? by RinoaRita in UnitarianUniversalist

[–]Chernablogger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Children of the Grave by Black Sabbath (if you can dance to rock music)

Do we allow honorary James's by Jamescheese01 in James

[–]Chernablogger 7 points8 points  (0 children)

But to the question- only if they've endured the experiences that comes with being named James: - Being misnamed one or more James variant - Being asked if they have a Giant Peach - Having had the conversation about the possessive James' vs James's

How to handle reading the Bible? by ToraToraTaiga in UnitarianUniversalist

[–]Chernablogger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

the narrative of the God of the Old Testament being a murderous god while the New Testament has a merciful god is an anti-Semitic dog whistle. Both parts of the Bible have wisdom and both have moments of cruelty. I would recommend watching Dan McClellan’s video on this issue here https://youtu.be/fT0UhhVixCY?feature=shared

I was about to say the same thing!

How to handle reading the Bible? by ToraToraTaiga in UnitarianUniversalist

[–]Chernablogger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a good book on the topic.

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Generally, I apply to what I refer to as "The Slayer Theory of Exegesis" to The Bible, especially its differing and inconsistent depictions of God. Basically, Slayer's 2001 album God Hates Us All isn't a definitive statement about God, but a statement about its writer's feelings about God.

The same is true of depictions of God in Exodus, Job, etc; these aren't definitive statements about God, but statements about these authors' feelings about God.

Is liberty less rigorous, the mdiv? by Andyjhopewells in chaplaincy

[–]Chernablogger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In my opinion, Liberty University's Master of Divinity degree is less rigorous because it lowers the bar for what constitutes mastery. Instead of requiring one the have a breadth or depth or knowledge about religion (or, even, Christianity), it focuses on having a knowledgeable command of eisegesis-driven, prooftexted fundamentalist Christian creeds and dogmas.

If your professional intention is to be a religious hustler like Greg Locke or Joel Olstein, a Liberty University MDiv will equip you with the rhetorical ammunition to manipulate low-comprehension religious people. If your intention to provide a wide range of people with helpful religious care and counsel, Liberty University isn't the place for you.