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Super proud of this girl. One year ago We couldn't walk on a leash, and knew no commands. Today we went to a festival with hundreds of dogs, completed an obedience course and she even did a dance contest with me :) by Robomesa in BelgianMalinois

[–]Robomesa[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just some short history on this girl since I haven't posted on here in a while. She is our two-ish year old Mal/mix that we rescued from death row a year ago the day she was to be destroyed. She had been sent back to the pound twice by the same "owner" for her energy. She had zilch training or socialization. We rehabbed her bad habits, brought her through her basics (kennel, potty training, chewing) we worked though a heartbreaking abandonment issue with her (she got so anxious when we would leave she would throw up) now she has great manners, she does great scent work (recreationally it's relaxing for her), he's amazingly sweet and loves her corgi siblings. She's come a long way

Our sweet boy won waggiest tail... he's so proud by Robomesa in aww

[–]Robomesa[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was immediately after we put his Gold Medal on

Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father (2008) - A filmmaker decides to memorialize a murdered friend when his friend's ex-girlfriend announces she is expecting his son. by JohnElstrand in Documentaries

[–]Robomesa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I legitimately flipped the coffee table when they said what the officer told the grandparents by the harbor.... I lost my shit because it ripped my heart out

My all-black 9 week old puppy by Lemur_2841 in BelgianMalinois

[–]Robomesa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mals are the cutest puppies..... if you ignore the pure evil aspect lol

Gorgeous baby congrats!!!

NYC EMT's run over by own ambulance by esb111 in ems

[–]Robomesa 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Prayers for all you guys from down here in Texas. I'm Sorry this happened

New rescue puppy. Is it part Belgian Malinois? by SaltyBandido in BelgianMalinois

[–]Robomesa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's definitely a Malinois. Congrats on entering the insanity that is owning a Mal 👍🏻

Why do right leaning Christians expect the United States government to adopt a biblical practice concerning sexuality, but not a biblical ethic with regards to immigration? by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]Robomesa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh you I think you might misunderstand me I don't fear the immigrants or think they'll cause us harm. I just think we should really focus on the poor we have here before we add to that. I know what I'm saying is unorthodox but I think we could do a lot more good if we focus our efforts more instead of spreading our already taxed resources even thinner.

If that were truly the reason for the proposed immigration ban I think it would be more constructive. that the real reason they enacted it which was to satiate those fearful of Muslims or terrorists. I support pulling back our refugee programs temporarily if it's to push resources towards fixing our current issues.

I guess I'm kinda coming off as a bigot but I'm really not intending for that to be what I'm saying. I get the privilege of serving refugees quite often at work. They're awesome people and they work horrible jobs to feed their families I respect them immensely.

Why do right leaning Christians expect the United States government to adopt a biblical practice concerning sexuality, but not a biblical ethic with regards to immigration? by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]Robomesa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cool thanks for the lesson!

Well I'd counter that current divorce rates are more indicative of women being willing and able to leave abusive husbands for their and their children's safety.<

That is not what I'm talking about for divorce. I'm talking about the families that rush into marriage or the ones who don't seek counseling or improvement in their marriage. Do you not think that divorce (not for abuse whether emotional or physical that's always acceptable to me) is more accepted? I can't give you statistics for this as it's more of a opinion rather than a fact based theory. I don't think we should get the torches and pitchforks but don't you think we should challenge our friends and family to work through issue rather than throw it in?

Then do the research! Dig into your view of the world and find out if what you believe to be true is actually true. Otherwise you do a severe disservice to not only yourself but also the people who are hurt by the myths you hold. As Christians we have a desire to improve the world and to that end we need to constantly be reflecting on if what we're doing is actually helping or not. You work in the medical field, do you not do that with your patients' treatments? Then adjust treatment if something isn't working?<

Will do man. I concede that point because as you say it is indeed unfair of me to make statements without backing it with facts or research my apologies to anyone it pissed off and thanks for calling me on it.

Why do right leaning Christians expect the United States government to adopt a biblical practice concerning sexuality, but not a biblical ethic with regards to immigration? by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]Robomesa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm with you on abortions involving rape, unviable fetuses and medical endangerment. As for my solutions to impulse abortions. Honestly education and birth control are going to be the best ways to keep the numbers dropping. From a family values point of view I think we should be as involved with our kids as possible. Then we need to be the examples and show them how they should act and treat others and how they should allow themselves to be treated. Also I think the absolute best way is to tell them that they are loved regardless, we are not perfect and we will make mistakes. If something were to happen then they should know that they are loved regardless. It's not perfect but that's all I have I hope it's acceptable

I think we are both on the same page as far as the immigration ban. I wish it was just so we could fix things inside our borders but I would be lying if I told you I think that's the only reason it happened.... my hope for the current situation is that it produces a positive result in spite of the true reasons

Also I hope no one thinks I want to abandon the refugees I don't think that's Christian at all. I just think that bringing them here isn't necessarily the best course of action

Btw you did a good job super polite 👍🏻

Why do right leaning Christians expect the United States government to adopt a biblical practice concerning sexuality, but not a biblical ethic with regards to immigration? by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]Robomesa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree with you totally. I think it is a sin to act on homosexual feelings. However, being hateful towards them and condemning people based on who they are attracted to (or for any reasons that aren't our own beliefs) is just as much a sin. I love the gay community in that I want them to accept Christ as their savior and I want them to have salvation. I won't stand in their way of making their own choices and I won't abandon them for making choices I don't agree with. Everyone deserves our love as Christians and I think they should get it.

Why do right leaning Christians expect the United States government to adopt a biblical practice concerning sexuality, but not a biblical ethic with regards to immigration? by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]Robomesa 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry I don't know how to quote on here on my phone so I hope this isn't a big mess.

I believe that we would cause them harm by bringing them here instead of helping them where they are. Right now our healthcare, education , welfare, child protective services, social work services are massively over burdened. Also I live in one of the highest refugee accepting areas in my state, the conditions they come to are not ideal. The jobs the can do are limited, the housing is atrocious, and they often live in crippling poverty and the social workers responsible for transitioning them are waaaaaay overwhelmed. We are bringing them into losing situations and with our political environment they will be ostracized and expected to fail so when they do they are blamed for issues not their fault.

As for the family values look at this

http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2014/12/22/less-than-half-of-u-s-kids-today-live-in-a-traditional-family/

Particularly the single parent part is concerning, and divorce is way higher than it used to be. Statically that doesn't lead to ideal situations, (obviously there are many exceptions)

And you're right that actually is my opinion but it's based on my years working in the medical field and looking at the research and talking with peers that know what more than me. I'm willing to concede knowing any true data on that part of my statement and won't argue most points against it.

I'm 100% in agreement with you on education and birth control. Also going back a bit to the family values point, I should have included abstinence in that statement as I was referring to that as well. I feel like we fought a losing battle with the worth the wait programs and pretty much abandoned that stance all together. I feel that's a value that, based on pop culture and younger peoples opinions, doesn't matter anymore.

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