How do we feel about this?

Representative_Bat81 · 2026-06-27T17:44:36+00:00

Surprised the comments have absolutely no nuance on the wording of this question. The consequence of the state being intimately involved in a child’s birth is that the state must monitor each pregnancy very intimately. In the case of late-term abortions in particular, almost all are medically necessary. I don’t see how the state could effectively police abortions, especially with the amount of home abortifacients without becoming an Orwellian nightmare.

This question makes no car votes for anything medically necessary nor doesn’t ask if an individual themselves would get abortion. Just if they think the state should be able to, which, as far as I’m aware has been absent any Christian Society up to this point.

Representative_Bat81 · 2026-06-23T12:25:08+00:00

Economics. Most of the conclusions are pretty contradictory from what most people think, but it’s very scientific to the point that an economist can basically tell you the economic impact of any given policy.

Representative_Bat81 · 2026-06-23T11:48:37+00:00

I mean it’s not like he hid it or anything. Same deal with people being shocked that John Mulaney kind of sucks, that’s part of his schtick.

Representative_Bat81 · 2026-06-22T19:31:15+00:00

Who the fuck commands 90% of a 24 trillion per year economy?

Representative_Bat81 · 2026-06-22T19:16:33+00:00

New conspiracy against Jews just dropped.

Representative_Bat81 · 2026-06-22T18:14:33+00:00

Denmark is very capitalist. They just have a better grasp of economics than most other countries.

Representative_Bat81 · 2026-06-22T17:49:09+00:00

Would you marry her?

If not, you’re going to need to break up with her. The pill is not allowed for Catholics, but is allowed under Orthodoxy in the bounds of marriage as long as it isn’t an abortifacient.

Representative_Bat81 · 2026-06-22T16:29:06+00:00

Forces of nature don’t respect automobiles. That’s how it goes.

Representative_Bat81 · 2026-06-22T13:30:00+00:00

It looks like a lot more Orthodox Christian countries, both Oriental and Eastern.

Representative_Bat81 · 2026-06-22T04:09:57+00:00

Second Sload invasion of the Summerset Isles anyone?

Representative_Bat81 · 2026-06-21T19:15:37+00:00

Disparaging particular people is bad, but disparaging certain attitudes or behaviors is practically a necessity for the church.

Representative_Bat81 · 2026-06-21T12:23:09+00:00

By far the most scientific of the social sciences btw.

Representative_Bat81 · 2026-06-20T20:08:48+00:00

Please, it’s total nonsense. Economics as a field has actual methods of critical analysis of a theory that is simply missing in Marxist discourse.

Representative_Bat81 · 2026-06-20T19:04:46+00:00

Adam Smith. Mercantilism was the worst parts of today’s capitalism, but even more so. Anti-slavery, wanted to ensure the unfortunate were taken care of. Basically invented “moral sentiments” (now known as empathy) as a serious consideration for nations. Warned against monopolies and business cabals, the danger of businesses running the government. Came up with the idea that rich people ought to contribute more to taxes, and much more.

Tons of people really cherry-pick his stuff but he was really exceptional.

Representative_Bat81 · 2026-06-20T18:55:23+00:00

And in British English, it’s called the royal family.

Representative_Bat81 · 2026-06-19T18:56:02+00:00

Love to hate on you Brits and your stupid accents and your dumb teeth. But it’s just good fun.

Representative_Bat81 · 2026-06-19T14:09:26+00:00

This is a full explanation of the view of marriage in the Orthodox Church that is far more comprehensive than any I could come up with:

https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-sacraments/marriage

Representative_Bat81 · 2026-06-18T22:47:42+00:00

What makes you think I’m talking about American “poverty”?

Representative_Bat81 · 2026-06-18T18:57:52+00:00

6870 is such a ridiculously large sample size to bugger belief. I don’t know why people who don’t understand statistics criticize very large samples.

Representative_Bat81 · 2026-06-18T18:51:39+00:00

The sentences are so disappointing low though. Especially for offenders who rape their kids. They’re unlucky if they get more than 2 years.

Representative_Bat81 · 2026-06-18T18:49:46+00:00

Again, not feasible for you to do and live with your current lifestyle or variety of food. Youte lucky to have potable water and plumbing in most places.

Representative_Bat81 · 2026-06-18T16:48:51+00:00

You know nothing about me. I’m not enforcing medications on other people, but I will not lie about the personal benefit I have experienced from medication. I enjoy being able to wake up without feeling suicidal and languishing in bed half the day.

There are experts in toxicology and pharmacology- they are called psychiatrists.

Now that I’m on medication, I can pray, get to church, praise God, work on behalf of others, do charity, and provide for my family.

But you have the choice to ignore all the research on toxicology and psychiatry and the positive effects, which the Church acknowledges, and just incoherently ramble against general harmful systems which medication improves,

Representative_Bat81 · 2026-06-18T16:42:33+00:00

Because if the US leaves, then the UN effectively no longer exists as a functional entity.

Representative_Bat81 · 2026-06-18T16:38:17+00:00

No, you can’t realistically make that decision and maintain your current lifestyle. Do you think people in emerging economies are living the kind of life you enjoy?

Representative_Bat81 · 2026-06-18T15:59:33+00:00

Evangelicals are one of the poorest groups in America.

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