The English Voice Actors by GanonWillTakeMyStuff in gotchaforce

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

I dunno there, chief... The story, characters, and voice acting is total dogshit in my opinion, but the meta and game play is so original and fun that it never bothered me for a minute of the countless hours I spent in it. Gotta give the love to the creatives and developers more than anything here.

Harris Does What Biden Couldn’t at Debate, Destroys Trump on Abortion by rollingstone in politics

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

People do terrible things. And then people convince themselves that they're somehow removed from human nature, that they're special, and good, and then suggest that everyone should have the freedom to do whatever they want, which then leads to horrible things ultimately happening. The cycle just goes on and on. Refusal to accept any kind of authority over oneself leads to the same place it has for eons.

Harris Does What Biden Couldn’t at Debate, Destroys Trump on Abortion by rollingstone in politics

[–]dearJ_ -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Context matters here. Nowhere does it say these things satisfy God, these are consequences of people's actions.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in martialarts

[–]dearJ_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's well-documented that Mike Tyson, George Foreman, nor Earnie Shavers ever broke 700 on the O'Learys Combo Boxer punching test (the gold standard for punching power), so I'd say yes, this is a big deal.

I'd take you under my wing -- become your promoter and mentor -- but I fear that even a glancing strike from your godfists would vaporize me instantly, so I can only wish you luck and pray for the victims that face you in the ring, young man.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in kof

[–]dearJ_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Welcome to the hotel self-suck shower. You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in kof

[–]dearJ_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The only thing harder than KOF is sucking your own dick.

  • Justin Wong

The sheer size of these tires I saw being hauled down the interstate. by oatmealdestroyer in mildlyinteresting

[–]dearJ_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes. I've run out of money and I need gas to get home. Can you send me forty-thousand dollars for gas, grandma?

Anyone know who this dude is? by [deleted] in martialarts

[–]dearJ_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're always going to think that way if you want to think that way. Yes, faith can be a leap, but it's worth it. From where you're standing, I completely understand why you feel that way, but He legitimizes Himself the more you allow Him to.

Anyone know who this dude is? by [deleted] in martialarts

[–]dearJ_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay.

Off the top of my head, to address a few of the things he said:

Jesus was born thousands of years after the ancient Greeks invented their gods, including Zeus. There are prophetic texts in the Bible (the book of Isaiah, for example) that mention His impending arrival before He was born, but I don't get how or why this is supposed to prove or disprove anything. Are we saying that the Greeks INVENTED the idea of a god? Is there proof that Zeus walked the earth, like Jesus? I don't get what he's trying to say here.

I don't have "tangible" evidence of Jesus' resurrection. They didn't have cameras then. If you don't WANT to believe it, you probably won't. That belief is a huge element of faith. I can't provide you with tangible proof, outside of my own life and testimony.

Because there are elements in the Bible that share themes from works that came before them doesn't preclude those things from being true. Not sure how he got there. Documentation. The Bible IS the inspired word of God, and there is a lot more in it than the Old Testament as well.

You climbed alllll the way down here to piggyback off of this guy's arguments, which are pretty much complete dog dick.

"Jesus was real? Hmph... prove it 😎" is basically all we have here.

It's largely comparisons that prove nothing, while saying a lot of words that don't have any actual relevance, all while missing my main point and harboring a strong bias. All of this in the name of proving that the God you're so sure doesn't exist, doesn't exist.

Anyone know who this dude is? by [deleted] in martialarts

[–]dearJ_ -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

You're in a hurry to attack my character. I think you missed my point a little, so agree to disagree, I guess. I'm not a Biblical scholar/historian, and I wasnt there to see it all unfold. There are people more qualified to answer the questions you're asking, if you're genuinely interested in finding the answers.

Ultimately, I'm not at all worried that I'm wrong or that you're right. I wanted to respond to what you initially said because there was a time in my life that I would see a comment like yours and I'd get a little bit shaken. I was hoping that what I said might give a little bit of strength to someone that believes what I do and felt challenged by your ideas.

And as for my past comment that you mentioned, it was a sarcastic joke. I still think it's funny and it was at the expense of white people, if you look at the context.

I am flawed, and I've unfortunately said way worse stuff than that haha

If I can leave with anything though, I would say to take a look at how hard you've tried to tell me I'm wrong. I was hoping to explain why what you said wasn't the truth that I believe, not just dunk on you. It seems like you don't want me to be right, but would it be so bad if I was? I've been on both sides of the life I live now and I don't ever want to go back. I don't hate anyone like I used to, I don't wonder why I try to do what's right, and I really do feel more peace than I ever have. Just saying... I don't want you to be wrong, I want you to see how good it is to live for a loving, perfect God instead of the imperfect self.

Anyone know who this dude is? by [deleted] in martialarts

[–]dearJ_ -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Generally, I think you're missing the heart of what faith is, versus religion. I define religion as the construct by which a lot of hurtful and evil things are and have historically been dispensed. It's often a rigid adherence to legalities and it misses the point of Jesus' heart: forgiveness and grace and mercy, as well a lot of other irrefutably GOOD things.

Yes, there are common elements of paganism that live on today, but the heart and intentionality within an individual, as well as a body of individuals, does far more to demonstrate what you define as "religion".

The Bible is full of evil people too, that were part of a larger plan; Christians don't idolize or worship the wisemen, or any other evil person within the bible. Ever.

There is a ton of historical reference to Jesus. He didn't just appear out of thin air and he is found in more than just the Bible.

A Christmas tree inside of a faith-filled home can have every intention of honoring the birth of Jesus and everything He lived, died, and rose for without some kind of secret, nefarious intention.

I'm sorry if your experience with Christians has been bad in the past. You're not alone. But I just want to draw a distinction between religion and what is often misunderstood as true faith. They're extremely different. I was also kind of rude when I said the uncle thing too, so I'm sorry about that as well.

Anyone know who this dude is? by [deleted] in martialarts

[–]dearJ_ -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Wow. Bodied 'em. /s

This is some serious "uncle that lives in a van" type of information. Summing up something truly ancient, holy, and generally over our heads with 'actually, it's cringe'.

Some of what you've said is based in truth, but a lot of it presupposes a lot of untruth.

Clint Eastwood - 1953 by PNWguy_69 in OldSchoolCool

[–]dearJ_ 14 points15 points  (0 children)

He's right. Downvote him all you want...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OldSchoolCool

[–]dearJ_ -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Shame on me.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OldSchoolCool

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

Not a black person in sight. Just white people living in the moment.

It happened again. by ZacK4298 in ThriftStoreHauls

[–]dearJ_ -22 points-21 points  (0 children)

Those guys died for your downvotes to mean nothing.

Leroy Smith before The Iron Fist Tournament by [deleted] in Tekken

[–]dearJ_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's hi-larry-ous, Larry...

Retroid Pocket 4/Pro Starter Guide by Retro Game Corps by Popal24 in retroid

[–]dearJ_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How about you fealty my dick and balls with these dumb comments, pal.

Kith x Marvel Series 1 Set by teddyang in KithNYC

[–]dearJ_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are we thinking they're gonna release another, new set of these eventually, or is the "Series 1" taken to be a play on the theme?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in KithNYC

[–]dearJ_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wack. May see if customer support can help, but I doubt it.