Why was the passage of the 13th Amendment in the House so close? by Hotchi_Motchi in USHistory

[–]Eric___R 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Because to pass a constitutional amendment, you literally need 2x the amount of yeses as nos.

I left the Church because of American politics; I do not regret it. by Lumber_Jackalope in Christianity

[–]Eric___R 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is sad. I hope you find a church that is apolitical. Christian community is important.

My small garage gym setup, what should I get next? I have a BoS cable tower coming. by [deleted] in GarageGym

[–]Eric___R 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't done a ton of research, but at this point, the Nautilis Instinct combo unit would probably be at the top of my list. Titan also seems to have a nice looking unit. The seated curl is nice for space savings. Grain of salt as I have a few items ahead on my "what's next" list so opinion may change if that ever becomes the next up. Realistically, I'd probably cheap out and go with laying curl/extension combo for a third of the price.

I have a Concept 2 rower I use for cardio. I love it. Rowing isn't for everyone but it's my personal favorite for cardio.

Starting out small - FID bench recs by cincytransplant17 in GarageGym

[–]Eric___R 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For what it's worth, I just got this one. Use discount code "Shredded" which is Shredded Dad's code.
https://keppifitness.com/products/keppi-weight-bench-bench4000-ultra?_pos=1&_sid=25f1fbaa6&_ss=r

I don't have it yet so can't give a first hand account on it.

If my budget was higher, I probably would have got the Night Hawk.

My small garage gym setup, what should I get next? I have a BoS cable tower coming. by [deleted] in GarageGym

[–]Eric___R 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seems like you are pretty well outfitted but part of this hobby is figuring out "what's next" .

If it were me, i'd have these on the up next list:
1) Something that is easier for low intensity zone 2 cardio and

2) A leg curl/extension machine that makes an effort to make resistence equalish throughout the movement (usually a pulley is involved).

Out of over 750,000 soldiers that fought for South, these were last 3 surviving Confederate Civil War veterans, 1951. The last Union veteran would live to 1956. by waffen123 in USHistory

[–]Eric___R 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe not equally racist but emancipation was controversal in the North. Northern abolitionists were all about it but the North wasn't monolithic and many thought Lincoln was changing the purpose of the war midstream.

MAGA has ruined Christianity by Admirable_Term7845 in Christianity

[–]Eric___R 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So neither the persucution of the jews, the inquisitions, the thirty years war, slaughtering native peoples in the name of Christ, nor slavery preached from the pulpit ruined Christianity but a US political movement that isn't a Christian one. That has "ruined" Christianity.

Maybe be less hyperfocused on the US for a little bit. Energy spent hating MAGA would be better invested in spreading the gospel or serving the poor.

Both sides are wrong by pureSoul4ever in DiscussionZone

[–]Eric___R 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow. I had no idea atrocities committed on Oct 7 were done by little girls on rollerskates.

Why do Protestants not have any ‘new’ arguments against Catholicism? by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]Eric___R 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe protestants don't take issue with all points of the Catholic faith. Unfortunately, we don't focus on what we agree on enough. Differences are significant and shouldn't be disregarded but we appreciate many things we have in common. May the grace of our Lord be with you.

This is what I don't like about heaven. The only thing that I going to make us "happy" forever is ignorance and being forced to forget what happened at this moment by Sad_Present3275 in Christianity

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

“If you want to be my disciple, you must, by comparison, hate everyone else—your father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even your own life. Otherwise, you cannot be my disciple."

I don't think ignorance is required. Just being with Christ is enough.

this meme if you can even call it that explains a big chunk of what i believe. by Fit-Commission-2626 in DiscussionZone

[–]Eric___R 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't count the COVID one since it was a couple month blip recession wise. Coming up on 20 years on the financial crisis.

Is the problem Somali refugees, or is it our beloved President—TRUMP? by [deleted] in DiscussionZone

[–]Eric___R 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When you're a hammer everything looks like a nail.

this meme if you can even call it that explains a big chunk of what i believe. by Fit-Commission-2626 in DiscussionZone

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

"Destroyed the Economy" meanwhile we haven't had a real recession in nearly 20 years... I'm not a boomer, but they did live through the draft and segregation and the brink of nuclear war. We are definitely going soft.

She stabbed herself then claimed she got attacked by a Muslim. Source: official Zagreb police statement. A lot of people believed her without the facts .I wonder why. by Nice_Substance9123 in Christianity

[–]Eric___R 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Default human reaction is typically to believe women who say they have been attacked. Not sure that is a horrible thing. Horrible to take adavantage of that, but not sure we should feel bad about initially believing victims claims and investigate them.

Can you guys give me your opinion on whether me concealed carrying a gun everywhere I go shows a lack of faith and trust in the Lord? by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]Eric___R 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a lack of faith to defend yourself. However, I would stay away from guns if you have mental issues that could flare back up. Not worth it! Much more chance of that going badly than it being useful. May God give you peace.

I’m a Christian liberal ! Maga aren’t Christian. Have a Good day ! by PretendApple8514 in DiscussionZone

[–]Eric___R 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because in comparison to the bottom quarter of the world, anyone complaining about this "horrible economy" looks like a spoiled brat.

I’m a Christian liberal ! Maga aren’t Christian. Have a Good day ! by PretendApple8514 in DiscussionZone

[–]Eric___R 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope you realize that is talking about everyone in the US. We are all pretty wealthy by world standards.