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Cake day: June 11th, 2023

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  • Serious answer:

    I can’t speak for anyone else, but I believe in a religion because I’ve found it to be personally beneficial.

    I was a pastor for many years and saw much of the best and worst religion had to offer. I haven’t stepped foot inside a church since COVID broke out and don’t know that I ever will again.

    My personal beliefs are still a significant part of my life, but I understand why someone would ask the question that spawned this discussion.











  • Ashyr@sh.itjust.workstoAsklemmy@lemmy.mlAre you a 'tankie'
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    29 days ago

    I wouldn’t feel bad using a pejorative for fascists. Neither do I feel bad using a pejorative for other authoritarians. Their disrespect for human dignity, liberty, and worth disqualifies them for protection against such a minor indignity.

    Tankies is fine for anyone on the side of the tanks at Tiananmen Square.



  • I’ve never played the game or even heard of this scene until reading that article and the sense he gives is so unsatisfying to me.

    I think if you view it as a metaphor for divorce, it could make sense. Something the parents feel they have to do for their own health and well being that is nonetheless catastrophic for many children. Their children’s life as they know it, their sense of security, is carefully and methodically being ripped apart.

    I could see that, but he didn’t really go there, it was just that the parents are so egoistic they just do whatever they believe is right.

    I mean, sure, but it could be a powerful scene if framed properly, but it really sounds messed up.