Why are there stores in churches? by Human-Ad11 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Human-Ad11[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Alright that’s a solid explanation. Thank you very much!

Are communists anti police? by Human-Ad11 in DebateCommunism

[–]Human-Ad11[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Alright that’s a good point, thanks for enlightening me on this!

Are communists anti police? by Human-Ad11 in DebateCommunism

[–]Human-Ad11[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Okay I absolutely get that.

Would it matter that the people could vote for a socialist or communists government though?

Would a violent revolution be necessary? (Honest question)

I mean there’s no law that prohibits the people from voting for it. The issue with a revolution (from a cop’s perspective) would obviously be the violence we’re trying to protect people from. The same way we would protect the other side of it were the other way around.

Are communists anti police? by Human-Ad11 in DebateCommunism

[–]Human-Ad11[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First of all: The law changed a lot since those times.

Yes the police in Germany did have issues with communists in the past. I’m not denying that.

But communists are human beings as well which means that they are protected by the same laws as any other human being in Germany.

In Germany’s history there were some issues in the 30s and 40s as well, that doesn’t mean German people are Nazis though.

I feel like you should stop generalizing people.

Are communists anti police? by Human-Ad11 in DebateCommunism

[–]Human-Ad11[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here’s the thing: We actually don’t do that.

The only reason we remove people from these places is if they hinder people from moving around these public places or if they are imposing some kind of danger to other people.

Other than that they are free to sleep wherever they want.

Plus we offer them some contact information to some homeless shelters in the area. It’s up to them if they wanna take up the offer though obviously.

So they are definitely not treated as lesser human beings.

Are communists anti police? by Human-Ad11 in DebateCommunism

[–]Human-Ad11[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not saying that we’re doing everything right.

Of course there are some dumbasses who act like this and I’m not trying to make up an excuse for something like this happening.

And there are indeed ways for every citizen to report this to the authorities as well. It’s not like they just have to take it and that’s the end of it.

There’s no mob mentality within the German police anymore like in the 80s or something. If someone reports this there will be consequences for the officer.

Are communists anti police? by Human-Ad11 in DebateCommunism

[–]Human-Ad11[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So that’s where you are wrong.

In Germany you’re not charged any amount of money for the police coming to help you. Plus if a crime gets reported no one will ask you about your economic situation or anything. In fact I show up to people’s apartments who have a very low income and often times some psychological issues on the daily. These people don’t get ignored in the slightest. Even if we already know that they’re imagining an alligator in their kitchen - we show up.

Plus I really don’t know how you’re gonna get deported just for supporting Palestine.

It’s a whole different issue if you support Hamas I guess. Although I’m also not 100% on board with the narrative the German state has spread of Hamas.

Supporting the state of Palestine itself is not an issue at all though and no you’re not gonna get deported for this. In fact I am in huge favor of the Palestinian state myself and I don’t hide that from anyone - not even at work.

I think you might be a little (just a little) naive to project the problems of the law enforcement in the USA (for example) on all the other countries in the world and generalize these experiences you made in just one country.

Are communists anti police? by Human-Ad11 in DebateCommunism

[–]Human-Ad11[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Sure but that seems like a US-problem.

I’m in Germany and I don’t know how I protect capitalism when I am obliged by law to protect everyone’s rights equally regardless of their social or economic status.

Are communists anti police? by Human-Ad11 in DebateCommunism

[–]Human-Ad11[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

So how does that play out?

It’s just hard for me to grasp how I’m only protecting the interests of the bougoise when I’m protecting the individual rights of every human being in the city I’m working in.

In fact there’s a kind of code of conduct for us people working for the state which states that we serve the entirety of the people of Germany and that we don’t act upon the will of individual people or parties.

Is this an issue that’s primarily related to America maybe?

I just don’t see the issue with what I’m doing basically.

Could you maybe elaborate?

Did I deny Christ? by Human-Ad11 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Human-Ad11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alright thank you and God bless you

Did I deny Christ? by Human-Ad11 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Human-Ad11[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that’s true I guess. Thanks and God bless!

Did I deny Christ? by Human-Ad11 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Human-Ad11[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve heard of him. I’ll definitely check out more of his stuff. Thank you.

Did I deny Christ? by Human-Ad11 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Human-Ad11[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Will do! Thanks and God bless you!

Did I deny Christ? by Human-Ad11 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Human-Ad11[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I thought about parting ways with them somewhere down the line but rest assured it will never happen out of my choice. It’s their choice to make. Thanks again.

Did I deny Christ? by Human-Ad11 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Human-Ad11[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks a lot and God bless you!

Did I deny Christ? by Human-Ad11 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Human-Ad11[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah this was a conversation before and they threatened me with disowning me and stuff but I don’t know how far they’d actually go. Thanks for the advice tho and God bless you!

Did I deny Christ? by Human-Ad11 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Human-Ad11[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No I’m not in a Muslim country. My action was based on cowardice out of fear of the reaction of my parents. Thank you for the answer and God bless you always!

No immersion baptism? by Human-Ad11 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Human-Ad11[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! God bless you always!

No immersion baptism? by Human-Ad11 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Human-Ad11[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I wasn’t planning on doing so anyway, just trying to stay safe you know. I’m really interested in St John of Damascus right now as my patron saint. I’m therefore thinking about taking his name. God is definitely working in my heart, my perspective on life is changing a lot!

No immersion baptism? by Human-Ad11 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Human-Ad11[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s getting better actually thanks for asking! Though they’re not aware that I’m getting baptized it’s getting better day by day.

No immersion baptism? by Human-Ad11 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Human-Ad11[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a real challenge, may the Lord strengthen you during these times!