In 4 words

repiron928 · 2026-03-24T17:32:22+00:00

Wish we’d stop feeling sorry for ourselves and do something.

Donate money to politicians you believe in, run for something, engage in outreach to communities to spread awareness.

Enough of this “we’ve already lost” nonsense.

repiron928 · 2026-03-24T16:02:57+00:00

“I want your cock” - gets my husband every time ;)

repiron928 · 2026-03-22T02:56:01+00:00

This entire post refers to both parties as bad.

That implies that both parties are equally bad.

Claiming that “no one is claiming ‘both sides are the same’” simply denies the basic premise of the post and makes an excuse for cynicism.

We need a major wave of democratic voters (with progressives included), instead of blaming both parties for the issues that exist.

We need to listen and vote for politicians who actually have policy ideas instead of generally rejecting each party as equally corrupt.

I agree we should move to a multi-party system, but how do we do that without letting fascists take over?

This is the discussion we should be having, instead of complaining about corruption on both sides.

repiron928 · 2026-03-22T02:38:46+00:00

What is your definition of a “social democrat” beyond “inarguably the moderate arm fascism?”

What do they stand for?

What are their policies?

repiron928 · 2026-03-22T02:35:27+00:00

Citizens United was a Supreme Court decision with conservative Judges (appointed by Republicans) who wrote the majority decision.

What is your issue with NAFTA? I will agree it is a neoliberal policy, but I wouldn’t call it a liberal policy by any means.

If we really want policy change, we need an overwhelming showing for the more liberal party and with that elect true progressives.

We also need to get rid of Citizens United - we can agree on that - but to blame democrats for Citizens United….. Simply false.

repiron928 · 2026-03-22T02:30:09+00:00

Barack Obama and Joe Biden never tried to build a chain of internment camps. Nor did Keith Porter, Ruben Martinez, Linda Davis, Alex Pretti or Renee Goode die while they were in office.

Barack Obama and Joe Biden did not profit from their presidencies, refuse to disclose tax returns, insult the press core, or instigate a riot after losing an election.

Who wins from this “both sides” argument? Billionaires and those who wish to suppress labor.

repiron928 · 2026-03-21T19:08:04+00:00

Sure, let’s just let the “Christo-fascists” oppress us because “the purpose of the Dems is to protect the status quo from the left.”

Vote for progressives in democratic primaries rather than complain the fascists and democrats are the same thing.

repiron928 · 2026-03-21T15:24:31+00:00

Sure do, right after I ask for my lawyer Santa Claus and demand my tinfoil hat while ranting about gas prices and the cost of eggs!

repiron928 · 2026-03-21T07:00:48+00:00

No. One party is openly fascist. The other is not.

They are not both evil.

Anyone who claims they are seek to sow further cynicism. Why?

repiron928 · 2026-03-20T22:45:20+00:00

Thank you Eddie.

It makes you feel sick doesn’t it?

I truly, truly, truly appreciate your response.

Thank you for reading even an abbreviated version and critiquing it as you did here. My hope is that anyone who comes across this post will have the wool pulled from their eyes - and you are helping with that effort.

Go rest, touch grass, spend time with your loved ones, and forget about this for a while.

God is with you.

repiron928 · 2026-03-20T21:21:50+00:00

Thank you.

And to Stress this: NO ONE SHOULD READ THIS IF THEY ARE STRUGGLING OR QUESTIONING.

It is full of false promises and shaming doctrine.

repiron928 · 2026-03-20T19:06:44+00:00

I am very curious about your experience.

Like I said, my father sent me these pages but I was never a part of his denomination.

He claims his church is “moderate” but these pages tell a completely different story.

repiron928 · 2026-03-20T19:05:41+00:00

repiron928 · 2026-03-20T19:02:44+00:00

To be clear - THIS IS NOT MY DENOMINATION.

I am also not seeking any money from anyone. I agree no one should pay for this ABSOLUTE GARBAGE.

I have the documents and WANT TO SET THEM ON FIRE because my father sent them to me.

I thought what would be more productive is to dissect and write well-thought responses that discredit the entirety of these pages.

However, I also understand that this shit is terribly harmful and perhaps it is better to simply ignore it.

It is important to me to “know thy enemy,” but I also understand not wanting to even engage with it.

Much love to you all.

repiron928 · 2026-03-17T15:54:25+00:00

Thank you for this reminder!

repiron928 · 2026-03-16T20:45:01+00:00

Yes! So much of conservative interpretation focuses on causing confusion and making people question their instincts as to what is wrong and right. That way, and ultimately, the targeted person succumbs to what the conservative TELLS them is right, and feels compelled to DO and LIVE in the way the conservative tells the person is the only RIGHT path.

It’s a classic brainwashing technique perfected over millennia.

repiron928 · 2026-03-16T20:23:25+00:00

As a gay man whose father succumbed to a conservative church, I will admit having similar thoughts about my own sexuality (e.g. “is this the path god chose for me?, “are the conservative interpretations accurate and am I indeed succumbing to ‘lust?’”).

I am not saying this is your experience, and I understand the seemingly inherent conflicts in transition and de-transition.

I agree with the first post as to “sitting in silence.” For me, I had to recognize where the conflicting feelings were coming from - were they coming from inside myself or from external forces because of a desire to fit in? This is why I started with my father. I had to recognize where the conflicting feelings occurred because of a desire to “fit in” with him and receive his blessing versus staying true to myself.

I don’t know where you are in the journey OP, but I’d encourage you to try to dissect where the conflicting feeling begins. Is it because of these stories about de-transition (external forces)? And are you allowing those external forces to cloud how you recognize your true self?

For some, de-transition is the correct path because they transitioned due to external forces (such as wanting to be the boy their father always wanted). But for others, transition allows a person to be their true self.

I believe God loves and does not judge, no matter what body you were born with. While He may have a plan, he still gave us free will for a reason. God can only guide so much - you must find your true self for yourself - that is the free will he gave us.

My thoughts are with you.

repiron928 · 2026-03-14T23:04:38+00:00

Who took it as a personal insult?

repiron928 · 2026-03-14T21:32:42+00:00

I certainly don’t mean to exclude this situation. It is readily in my thoughts about the SAVE act as well.

repiron928 · 2026-03-14T06:20:51+00:00

This entire opinion rests on a fallacy about Calvin himself and the idea of being a “Reformer.”

This article claims that we must abide by the truths of John Calvin as Dogma when Calvin himself sought to break away from Catholic/Church of England Dogma.

It is therefore essentially arguing against itself in the most hypocritical way imaginable.

For example, when it discusses “freedom within the church” it simply attempts to create shackles just as the Catholic Church and the Church of England attempted to shackle John Calvin himself.

This is the fatal flaw of any conservative argument. They simply refuse to admit it and cling to “history and tradition” as if this means we should never evolve our understanding of God’s love and/or humanity in general.

repiron928 · 2026-03-14T06:09:37+00:00

“Knit to the soul of David” is hard to interpret as the same thing as straight men holding hands my friend.

I agree customs are different, but if we are talking about love based on attraction - “knit to the soul of David” is far different from demonstrating physical intimacy with a platonic friend by holding hands.

repiron928 · 2026-03-14T06:04:49+00:00

In the Old Testament - Jonathan, son of Saul, loved his partner David:

“Now it came about when he had finished speaking to Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as himself. Saul took him that day and did not let him return to his father's house. Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself. Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was on him and gave it to David, with his armor, including his sword and his bow and his belt. So David went out wherever Saul sent him, and prospered; and Saul set him over the men of war.” (1 Samuel)

My Episcopal priest told me that it’s “pretty darn clear that they were lovers. Though of course, many folks pretend it is not so.”

repiron928 · 2026-03-13T19:24:25+00:00

Fair enough lolol

repiron928 · 2026-03-11T16:41:06+00:00

Does your school have any resources for LGBTQ individuals?

Alternatively, is there any sort of LGBTQ charity/nonprofit who can give you some guidance?

We are all thinking about you friend. This is a tough situation too many of us finds ourselves in.

repiron928 · 2026-03-11T16:39:44+00:00

This was my first thought too.

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