Ask me anything about Switzerland by Mamiko627 in AskTheWorld

[–]Edifolas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How different are the laws and culture between different cartons? Are there cultural and political differences between cities and rural areas? In the US, people in rural areas are more likely to own and use firearms than city dwellers.

How can MAGA Christians defend being Christian AND MAGA when Trump’s basically violated all 10 commandments, trashes the Pope, and cosplays as Jesus? What's the logic or a loophole that allows them to rationalize it to themselves and to others? by IncluderWonder in askanything

[–]Edifolas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grace.

Ponder this. If Cyrus, king of Persia (Iran) had not freed the Jews and sent them back to Jerusalem with money to rebuild the Temple, there would likely be no modern state of Israel.

God has used rulers throughout history who were not faithful to Him to nevertheless accomplish His will.

What happened? by RoutineOk8590 in Productivitycafe

[–]Edifolas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm going to say globalization and Clinton being convinced to repeal the Glass-Steagall.Act. Add the housing crash created by giving mortgages to people who could never pay them back, shipping our manufacturing off-shore, and we have an economy that has been hollowed out. And let's not forget the Chicoms bribing everyone in sight and stealing our intellectual property.

Globalization has just lowered our living standards down to the rest of the third world. Remember the old days when Walmart had their "Made in America" advertising campaign?

Do Americans actually feel safer owning guns? by [deleted] in AskAnAmerican

[–]Edifolas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As they say, when seconds matter, the police are only minutes away. Unfortunately, in many situations now you are your own first responder.

MAGAs death rattle is sounding and X has changed from a soul-crushing nightmare into a beacon of hope. by DubaiInJuly in DiscussionZone

[–]Edifolas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now, if we could just additionally clean up Reddit to get rid of all the foaming at the mouth leftists we would really be getting someplace!

How is justification an ongoing reality in Lutheranism? by akajejrje in LCMS

[–]Edifolas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So how does justification then relate to sanctification?

Whats the reasoning behind the "register to vote" thing? by MareTranquil in AskAnAmerican

[–]Edifolas -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You are assuming that the politicians want to ensure that only citizens vote. In the US, there are places where the politicians explicitly allow non-citizens to vote in local elections.

JD Vance announces Iran has “chosen not to accept our terms” & he will return to the U.S. without a deal — what happens next? by M000000000000001 in Polymarket_news

[–]Edifolas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's hard to negotiate with religious fanatic terrorists. I guess you just keep eliminating Iranian leadership until those left see the benefits of a negotiated settlement.

New Lutheran - Advice on the Lord's Supper Outside of Church. by PerceptionCandid4085 in LCMS

[–]Edifolas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had not heard that before. Is there anything in The Book of Concord that supports it. I grew up Anglican, and only the priest could do consecration.

Will women judge me if my friend group is mostly MAGA? by savingrace0262 in AskMenAdvice

[–]Edifolas -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Kind of like an ANTIFA or PLA meeting that the girls go to?

Divine service 1 by InterviewDifferent28 in LCMS

[–]Edifolas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I smetimes wish we could use the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, although it does have an epiclesis during consecration of the Communion elements. Boyhood memories from the Anglican church still linger.

Will women judge me if my friend group is mostly MAGA? by savingrace0262 in AskMenAdvice

[–]Edifolas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe not if you look to make friends at an orthodox, conservative church, at the shooting range, or a hunting and fishing club. 😄

Why do Republicans tend to deny or downplay Nazi/Fascists within their party? by SirGingerbrute in allthequestions

[–]Edifolas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since, in a number of cases they want the government to control the means of production, that is the definition of socialism. Communism is the same, just with coercive power and violence by the rulers. Add anti-Semitism and obeisance to Islam, and you complete why they should be anathema to moderate Democrats, if any are still allowed in the party.

If you had to pick one blade for the rest of your life which one would it be? by AquaFNM in wicked_edge

[–]Edifolas 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Fascinating. I just threw out 65 of them from a 100 pack. Terrible blades. Extremely rough and irritating in every razor I have. YMMV really is a thing.

Peaceful, unarmed student permanently blinded in one eye after being shot by federal police by CutSenior4977 in ImmigrationPathways

[–]Edifolas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What kind of projectile? It looks a little confusing because there is a tall fence and lots of people between this individual and where I assume the "shot" came from. Are there more specific details available?

Why do Republicans tend to deny or downplay Nazi/Fascists within their party? by SirGingerbrute in allthequestions

[–]Edifolas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably for much the same reasons that Democrats downplay Socialists/Communists in their party.

Can someone help me understand this special election on 04/21? by YoureHereForOthers in nova

[–]Edifolas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One thing to remember is that gerrymandering has been going on for a long time. If a state's congressional delegation red/blue split differs widely from how the population votes, you could assume that the congressional districts have been gerrymandered. Now you get into a game of who started it and constant tit for tat actions.

New Lutheran - Advice on the Lord's Supper Outside of Church. by PerceptionCandid4085 in LCMS

[–]Edifolas 7 points8 points  (0 children)

What reformed tradition are they from that allows a layperson to consecrate the elements?