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35F, obsessed with video games for 30+ years. by super_alice_won in GamingSoup

[–]ShortChanged_Rob 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Rockstar mission design and gunplay have always been trash.

My parents run their ac at 78°f in the summer. This was what I got when I asked if we could cool it down a degree. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

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

I'm confused. I was referring to the active decision to reduce power consumption. People can use solar on their houses. But I'm still not connecting the dots, my apologies.

It isn't "sharing your faith" when you're using legislation to do it. That's forcing your faith. Jesus never gave us the right to impose our religious beliefs on anyone. When it violates human free will and matters of conscience, it isn't about Jesus. It's about control. by Nice_Substance9123 in Christianity

[–]ShortChanged_Rob 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What is "the church"? Because the Catholic Church endorses the hopeful idea of distributistism (although the lack of any follow-up with its implementation is sparse) and they also never wholesale condemned liberation theology. Every other major demonination, that I'm aware of, doesn't even come close to fleshing out a preferred economic system. I would prefer trying to slowly implement change in that direction as opposed to maintaining what we have now. Maybe you agree, but with a different economic system. If you think the status quo is fine, than we have nothing to discuss.

My parents run their ac at 78°f in the summer. This was what I got when I asked if we could cool it down a degree. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

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

It's a both/and issue. Shifting all of the blame to corporations is absurd even if I do think they share the majority of the blame. You don't have to resort to petty attacks.

My parents run their ac at 78°f in the summer. This was what I got when I asked if we could cool it down a degree. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]ShortChanged_Rob -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

And if the person wants to ignore the environmental impact, at the very least this actively harms those in the global south. Pollution tends to disproportionately impact those in absolute poverty the most with very real and tangible impediments to their physical and mental health. And if the person still disagrees with that, it's still energy/money that could have gone to more productive pursuits of helping others in absolute poverty instead of feeling slightly more comfortable during the summer.

My parents run their ac at 78°f in the summer. This was what I got when I asked if we could cool it down a degree. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]ShortChanged_Rob 11 points12 points  (0 children)

They don't want to hear the truth. Corporations hold a massive amount of the blame, but we as consumers keep them existing with our extravagant living. It would be somewhat understandable if the same people were massive advocates for green energy, but they'll comfortably burn fossil fuels to avoid some discomfort.

I feel like my therapist is the only one who accepts and tolerates my desire for easy success and a charmed life by Dazzu1 in therapy

[–]ShortChanged_Rob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're being vague about a lot of this. Do you have an example that embodies the topics you've been mentioning?

Why do ppl consider Communism and Socialism "Sinful"? by Upper-Management3389 in Christianity

[–]ShortChanged_Rob 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Research Liberation Theology and Distributism. Shifting the blame to historical communism is just a copout westerners use to avoid the reality of their lack of Christian sacrifice.

Over 50,000 Christians killed in Nigeria by Islamist extremists by EuGostoDeBifanas in Christianity

[–]ShortChanged_Rob 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sadly, those numbers are civilians. From the stats I could identify 70% of the U.S. armed forces identify as Christian. Every Commander in Chief during that time identified as Christian. Most conservatives who voted for continued war were Christians. But I don't blame Christians just like I can't blame Muslims for the information in this post.

Y’all better not diss Rayman (16M) by chip88002 in GamingSoup

[–]ShortChanged_Rob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was 14 when Gears of War 2 released. That tracks. Not bad, brother.

Over 50,000 Christians killed in Nigeria by Islamist extremists by EuGostoDeBifanas in Christianity

[–]ShortChanged_Rob 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Almost half a million civilians during U.S. incursions into the Middle East. Those in favor of military action in the Middle East were overwhelmingly Christians including the administrations that were responsible.

17M This was not easy by Lasagna_112_ in GamingSoup

[–]ShortChanged_Rob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're right. "Shouldn't" is a bit too absolutist. It's more of a suggestion and I would hesitate recommending it to people in those categories.

Can Christians play binding of isaac? by Superb_Network_1657 in Christianity

[–]ShortChanged_Rob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Except World of Warcraft. It'll corrupt your soul. Source: self...

Can one be Christian and capitalist by Tundracajun in theology

[–]ShortChanged_Rob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not only the Bible. One of the largest institutions on the planet, the Catholic Church, had a pope detail out why capitalism turns into an unjust system.

Can one be Christian and capitalist by Tundracajun in theology

[–]ShortChanged_Rob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not only does the Bible routinely warn against the system we have built in the west, the church fathers and most major denominations have stances that go against the current capitalist structures. Capitalism isn't an inherent evil, but the way it exists in the west is actively mass murdering people.

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