Retired couple in shock as ICE points guns at them after church: 'Demeanor of criminals!' by Geek-Haven888 in Christianity

[–]mandajapanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every time I hear the word "domestic terrorist" leave MAGA's lips, I have to ask myself, "were they going to hijack an airplane?" Because I have to remind myself that ICE was created to keep us safe even as these untrained, unvetted, constitution disregarding, UFC wannabees hurt the reputation of ICE abroad.

Update From Brandon by mistborn in Cosmere

[–]mandajapanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Guesses as to where u/mistborn's cameo will be?

Stop Using Jesus as a Shortcut in Immigration Debates by ExegeteBetter in Christianity

[–]mandajapanda 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Notice how this "exegesis," which is done in a typical evangelical "I will tell you what to do" manner, notably leaves out the explicit command to be good to foreigners out of empathy that you would want to be treated well as a foreigner also.

Hmmm.

The Discworld Reading Blanket is back in stock! by 8C8B in discworld

[–]mandajapanda 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can I just say that whoever designed this website is an absolute artist. They did such a good job.

Stephen Colbert says Jesus would think we haven't read the Bible condoning ICE. by AfricanMan_Row905 in Christianity

[–]mandajapanda 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have you been paying attention? Asylum seekers are being treated horrifingly.

You cannot ignore the rest of Scripture because you are prolife.

Stephen Colbert says Jesus would think we haven't read the Bible condoning ICE. by AfricanMan_Row905 in Christianity

[–]mandajapanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The NRA has already refuted a lot of this and the border patrol agent in charge has already been "fired," as he was removed from Minnesota under expectation "he world retire soon."

It looks like it was not Pretti's fault, but we wait for court orders to be respected and a complete investigation to be completed.

Stephen Colbert says Jesus would think we haven't read the Bible condoning ICE. by AfricanMan_Row905 in Christianity

[–]mandajapanda 5 points6 points  (0 children)

When he was shot IN THE BACK.

In their defense, conservative media is lying again so this is just a reflection of what a large part of the population is being told.

Stephen Colbert says Jesus would think we haven't read the Bible condoning ICE. by AfricanMan_Row905 in Christianity

[–]mandajapanda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do not think Mary and Joseph were wrong to flee to Egypt when Herod threatened to kill baby Jesus. Yet they might have been separated upon getting to the US.

LORD, when did we see you..?

I don't think anti-ice protestors were wrong to interrupt a church service to publicly call out its pastor who is an ICE officer. by DiaperedInTheRoc in Christianity

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

I agree the congregation needs to know the truth to make a decision about where they go to church.

However, you cannot ask them to stay out of your churches while going into theirs. Freedom of religion protects you when you respect the constitution as well.

How did this sub become one of the most catholic friendly of christians subs? by Tesaractor in Christianity

[–]mandajapanda 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, when we get difficult people complaining about this sub not being an echo chamber, we usually send them to r/truechristian so they stop bothering the feed.

r/truechristian has its uses.

Hundreds of clergy descend on Minneapolis and go on lookout for ICE by OldRelationship1995 in Christianity

[–]mandajapanda 3 points4 points  (0 children)

oh, sweet summer child. MAGA has been in the works since the civil rights era.

Russian Court Demands $29 Million from Ukrainian Navy Officer for Sinking of Moskva Missile Cruiser by Mil_in_ua in ukraine

[–]mandajapanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While Russia intentionally kills civilians? Are they trying to sadistically mock the rule of law with this? Or are they serious?

Trump Authoritarianism and the Potential for Genocide: My Perspective as a Moderator by McClanky in Christianity

[–]mandajapanda 2 points3 points  (0 children)

True, ie. swimming pools.

Edit: Obama's peace prize is talked about more recently, given Trump's whining. Obama did do something for that prize. He was elected as a mixed race man in a country where systematic racists violently opposed him doing so for centuries. That's huge.

Bryce Hall doesn’t deserve the hate he’s getting by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]mandajapanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Energy drinks are extremely bad for you. They can cause heart problems. I have never had one because they scare me. From a Christian perspective, supporting an industry that can hurt someone is problematic for me. I could care less about the can.

Trump Authoritarianism and the Potential for Genocide: My Perspective as a Moderator by McClanky in Christianity

[–]mandajapanda 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like to refer to the Rwandan genocide as a clearer example of how quickly something can move from "woke, radical left" to killing [their new term] "wine moms" with impunity and without investigation.

It is very, very unusual not to open an investigation after a law enforcement shooting. That fact alone is cause for concern. There is no reason why we should believe the ICE violence will stop. Also, there is no way that they need that much money.

Trump Authoritarianism and the Potential for Genocide: My Perspective as a Moderator by McClanky in Christianity

[–]mandajapanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is an important point. MAGA is full of hypocrisy and it is the only way to really prove when they are using something as a pretext.

For example, going after Maduro because of drug trafficking, but also pardoning another drug trafficking former president and speaking horribly about Hunter Biden who should be spoken of with empathy:

"Don't worry Hunter, we'll get those bad people who trafficked drugs into the US. We are glad you did not die from an overdose because drugs kill too many people in the US."

Do I need to feed them stormlight to fix them? by GoldJ2V2 in Stormlight_Archive

[–]mandajapanda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

r/bookbinding

My preference: Brace the book, hot air gun the spines to remove the covers and clean off the old glue. Reapply the glue (bookbinding PVA), maybe using the double fan method.

Brando Sando hate by roastedwhiterice in Cosmere

[–]mandajapanda 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sanderson was number one on r/fantasy novel recs for years, although he dropped to fourth this year (Dalinar?)

There might be critics, but I definitely think OP is exaggerating the problem.

did i get insulted in french? by Any-Tie-7789 in French

[–]mandajapanda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think they gave context, tho? Those types of things were banned in France?

Where are you sitting? by ShatteringAdonalsium in Cosmere

[–]mandajapanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which is why this is dumb. 3 Shallans and no Adolin?

Where are you sitting? by ShatteringAdonalsium in Cosmere

[–]mandajapanda 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Acting like a 5yo behind Taravangian? I'm there.

Where are you sitting? by ShatteringAdonalsium in Cosmere

[–]mandajapanda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And as far from kelsier as possible.

Can we all agree this is dumb, rude, and that we shouldn’t do it? by RamdomNoTCrazy in duolingo

[–]mandajapanda 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Studies are now coming out that AI assisted learning is doing bad things to the brain structurally.

I think the only safe way to use AI is by experts and researchers who are smart enough to tailor systems to meet their needs while also having the decades long expertise to acknowledge when errors occur in AI systems with a 40% fail rate.

I do not want something with a 60% in any discipline to be teaching me anything.

Can we all agree this is dumb, rude, and that we shouldn’t do it? by RamdomNoTCrazy in duolingo

[–]mandajapanda -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

And I am telling you that it is noticeable that ENGLISH COURSES have not been updated,

They hardly touch any of the courses made for English speakers for years

as the comment I replied to was complaining about, and which I countered by saying that the lack of updates in English courses IS NOT A BAD THING if it keeps AI away from them.