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Laura Milander #conspiracy #crackpot #dunning-kruger #fundie

If the opposition to Trump was "actually" a bunch of Satan worshipping mustache twirling villains, wouldn't they just be pretending to hate Trump so the petty, adulterous, malicious conman can continue to erode what's left of the "Good ol' God Fearing Americans?"

The man can't tell you a verse of the Bible he likes, why do you think he's doing any other than draping himself in hollow patriotism and callously trying to foment religious zeal behind him?

Hannahkat #fundie #homophobia #biphobia #transphobia

(For context without having to check Twitter, it is in regards to rumors of Trump defunding an LGBTQ+ suicide prevention hotline that has had well over a million calls/texts since it was created in 2022)

And yes, it's "Obviously" the schools and teachers trying to help these students that are causing them to be suicidal. Not family, not bigoted schools/teachers, not classmates bullying them, not people in government trying to repeal protections and rights, not random religious fuckwits who say stuff like they're going to hell for being whatever. "Clearly" the schools and teachers who advocate for the poor students using the hotline are to blame.

CalypsoDeCousteau #sexist #conspiracy #kinkshaming

@Conscience I'm fairly sure several Fetish Inquisitions already exist, though I imagine it's more along the vibes of nunsploitation or generally sexual/kinky religious stuff vs things like people kink shaming others, heh.

But, stuff like this, while certainly not the sort of fundie/sexist sort if stuff I expect, it is a bit fun to see such (generally harmless) random deranged sorta stuff here and there.

Isaac Weishaupt #fundie #magick #conspiracy

What I find interesting is how influential the absolutely terrible slop Hislop was selling.

The man elevated a woman to deity status (Semiramis being the more folklorey/legendary counterpart of the historical Shammuramat) because her husband Ninus had a name "like" Nimrod (a purely Biblical person who doesn't have any good historical or mythological analogs). He invents a connection to a different deity Tammuz (this OP seems to conflate him with Gilgamesh, which... isn't a thing?). And of course, the big claim is that "True Christians" actually worship Jesus and God
but those evil Papists are part of an ancient global conspiracy/cult run by the Masons/the Catholic Church. Every big religion aside from the "True Christians" worship some variation of the mother goddess who's name has been changed over and over (and I think the funniest examples given are Artemis/Diana and Athena/Minerva).

Granted, when he was writing (1853 and 1858 (pamphlet snd book versions respectively) there was less research and things were harder to verify for the average person. But that people today still seem to think it as even more than a poorly researched conspiracy filled screed is just kinda sad.

Bennett Lee Ross #crackpot #ufo #magick #quack #conspiracy

The worst thing about this sort of bullshit is that because they don't really use actual definitions, it's impossible to even get at what they are talking about. Like "aqualine sun"

The Latin word aquiline (not aquALine) "means" eagle. Is he saying there is some sorta eagle sun? Does the sun have a hooked shape, or hooked nose (a current definition)?

The only thing that comes up for aqualine are company names are products, which don't make sense for an adjective. If he means "watery" the word would be aquaTIC not aquaLINE. And in context there is nothing that could help anyone parse the meaning.

These woo idiots use words like they are translating English from something else poorly and whatever translation program they are using is broken on top of that.

Emerald Robinson and Mary Frost #quack #wingnut

Most of what I remember was assholes throwing temper tantrums about masks and having to stay home during a pandemic. Assaulting and killing people for asking them to wear a mask. The callous disregard for others when asked to be civil and try to help others.

And, just because I can be a "bit" pedantic, only one of the examples Mary Frost said could be a threat, and even then "do this or no visiting grandkids" seems more an ultimatum than a "threat." The first is purely an observation, the second a health warning/observation.

bublgumbitch #wingnut #dunning-kruger

I'd more argue that it's childish to argue if Hitler was evil or not because the answer is such an overwhelming yes, you have to have a warped moral compass to disagree.

Like sure, short term he helped to bring Germany from the weakened post WWI state it was in to a thriving economic powerhouse, but what he was doing wasn't sustainable even without his visions of ethnic cleansing and conquest.

But anyone who would stoke the flames of hatred like he did, engage in such reckless violence as he did, and engineer genocide like he did IS evil. People often compare Stalin's death toll to Hitler's, talking about how one is considered evil while the other person was responsible for more death. Aside from being portrayed in a slightly better initial light because he was a member of the allies, Stalin didn't really "try" to kill as many people. Sure, people died in famines and labor camps, but Stalin didn't have the methodical way of slaughtering people that the Nazis did.

If for whatever reason the famines, droughts, and bad conditions didn't kill the (higher estimates of) 20 so million people, Stalin and the CPSU wasn't going to make sure they died. Hitler and the Nazis happily eradicated 12 million+ people and would have done more if the war didn't stop them. That's the difference.

Saying he had "some bad ideas' is such a gross understatement it honestly becomes a straight falsehood. His goal of "Helping Germany" was based on eradicating various ethnic and other groups. It is built on evil.

prettynpink17, the-davest-of-uncles, and lilygrace1990 #fundie #homophobia #transphobia #pratt

Here, I'll fix it for you, prettynpink

Secular Person: I want to do X.
Christian: That's a sin, you can't.

Secular Person: But I don't think X is wrong.
Christian: But I think it's a sin, so you can't.

Secular Person: Because want to control me.
Christian: You're free to do whatever you wish. So long as what you wish lines up with what I believe

Secular Person: But I don't think X is wrong and the US is a legally secular country
Christian: I want what my book says best for you, and my book says you can't do X.

Secular Person: But I want to do X.
Christian: Then we will punish you because it's illegal.

Secular Person: But X isn't illegal?
Christian: You are doubting our collective effort to turn the US into a rigid theocracy. Hope you enjoy the death penalty for X.

Secular Person: Why you such a hateful bigot?

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 #conspiracy #wingnut

So on the growing list of things she doesn't know how to do, we can add "writing a coherent list" to Greene's, which is honestly a little funny.

We have the things that, as a loon, she might be behind like raw milk and hemp mixed in with stuff she obviously doesn't like, the COVID vaccines and fentanyl.

And then there the ones where I can't hope to guess what she might even be trying to claim. She mentions the vapes, but nicotine products already have health risk warnings and she's in the party that has been against government oversight and regulations. And the FDA has only been able to do anything with nicotine/tobacco products since 2009. Fentanyl is... illegal for casual use and only good for prescription use? Not sure what she even wants the FDA to do? And finally the milk formula, it's recommended that infants don't have any before 6 months. It isn't always the case and too much too young can be detrimental, but that's hardly the FDA's fault?

Angie Dragoness #crackpot #conspiracy

"Is it possible that, at some point in the past, large audiences were entertained by watching bloody armed fights to the death"

Huh. I'm honestly a little mixed up by this one, they usually have the "is it possible that this happened?" Sort of questions are for their completely crazy bullshit ideas. They switched it up on us, normally they'd lead with the nonsense about the very well documented goings on of the Colosseum being used as a power plant.

But, aside from the well documented use as an arena, who has ever said the arches and columns were "purely" decorative? They are designed to support the building, Rome was famous for their great use if building materials and arches. And yes. People do love watching fights. Movies, tv shows, games all revel in violence. Actual martial arts like boxing, MMA, Muay Thai, Knight Fights, scripted fights like Pro Wrestling, to stuff like mentioned above, things like Battle Bots or Robot Wars. People LOVE watching fights and fighting.

The bigger questions that rule against it being a giant power plant would be the obvious ine above, why did all contemporary writings describe it as an arena? Why would you have a power plant that could sit 50-80 thousand people? Why would you have a retractable awning for bad weather? Why would you build it to hold water? Where all the arenas all over the Empire just smaller power plants, even with the variations of construction? Where did the power go? To the fire lit rooms? The slave powered field equipment?

Patrick Scrivener #conspiracy #wingnut

So the big proof is some guy referringto Trump in the past tense, regarding meetings and things that happened in the past?

Gee, if that's not conclusive I don't know what is...

T. Anthony Michael #racist #wingnut #conspiracy

I mean, while I think the "Jews are evil and plotting to take over the world" nonsense is wrong, the "Trump is an fuckwit and going to cause massive problems for the world so long as he can be de facto dictator of the US and no one checks his blatant disregard for the rule of law and checks and balances" point is pretty spot on...

JD Cowan #fundie

The simplest answer to that is variety. Demonic aesthetics often look neat/are fun to draw so having a character with them is nice as a creator and help boost engagement.

As an expanded part of variety, it does depend on the characters' origin and creator's thoughts.

Character wise, it should go without saying, but Hell sucks. That's kind of the most defining feature. And the demonic denizens of Hell are either previously angels or humans. Angels or humans who are being punished for some reason and have a long, long time to think about it and regret their actions. Why wouldn't a human, for instance, who really regrets whatever they did nit try to help others or do better if they had the chance?

Creator wise, being X and having a redemption arc is good character building. A person who is/was in "insert violent profession" but now wants to help others and not harm them? A recovering addict of whatever cleaning up and avoiding the thing they were addicted to? Good chances as a writer for character motivation, world building, and development. Being "intrinsically" evil is just another backstory to work with. And of course, the creator might not be a Bible thumping idiot, and if they even believe in Hell would have it be more an extended sort of Purgatory. Since God is you know, often described as all loving, and a pit of fire and torture for all eternity doesn't jive with the author's interpretation of that. But that's the lovely thing with fiction. Just like zombies, vampires, werewolves, and other fantasy races, the demons can be whatever the author wants.

Telestai Nexus #crackpot #quack #magick #conspiracy

But we can see them.

We can see viruses, we can see bacteria. We can literally watch how they interact with each other. It's testable, repeatable, what more could you want from science?

And, yes. Something super compact when unraveled can be surprisingly long. The human intestines, for instance, are about 27 feet long, and the entire circulatory system, if laid in a line tip to top, is over sixty thousand miles.

But the op since age 15, determined on the amazing basis of "Gee. That doesn't sound right" invokes some wisdom goddess to help perpetuate their ignorance and woo nonsense? See, this is one reason we know these deities don't exist. People doing stupid things like this in their name should warrant a smiting but here they are, continuing their nonsense.

Mark Attwood #conspiracy #crackpot #magick #quack

AerWinn Oli #wingnut #conspiracy #transphobia #quack

I think the only good advice on the whole stupid picture is to "Not believe what..." the OP posts. Granted telling people not to research it and just to use "common sense" is telling. Might be because none of the research agrees with them.

But, sure. I won't believe what you post, I'll use a bit of common sense. Hm... if vaccines were introduced and diseases dropped, some nearly disappearing, and the rise of the anti-vax movement has resulted in a resurgence of various problems, then the vaccines must be good. That was the conclusion I was supposed to reach, right?

timjoebob #wingnut #fundie #ufo #conspiracy

"No man, no one, has the right to rule over any one"

"Dictatorships of benevolence is better than Democracy if you want a quick glance at something better"

Saying "Oh, I'm not ADVOCATING for dictatorship doesn't make the dichotomy any less stupid, you hypocritical ass. And that's even pretending that the dictatorship even is/stays benevolent. Pretending the Constitution (and Bill of Eights, they are ammendments to the Constitution not a completely different thing. And Declaration of Independence isn't a governing document) didn't set up a form of representative democracy (which you seem to hate) shows you have no idea what you are talking about.

And just like the often referred to "Natural Law," I'm sure this made up "Universal Law" will forever go without any explanation or list.

@TatersForever5481 Pfucko? Pdamno? Might have been trying for Planet Pedo, but based on the fact they do appear to be mentally deficit, they might not realize the *'s should match whatever you're trying to censor.

Edward Hendrie #fundie #wingnut #pratt #conspiracy

Or you can just say his name is I Am or Jealous. Per the story, He says "I am who I am" and then "Tell them I Am sent you" when He spoke to Moses and that was turned to the YHVH, and extrapolated out to Yahweh or Jehovah, depending on what you like. Like, if the name doesn't translate to "I Am" then why use it?

Later when speaking at length, depending on translation, God also says (in third person) "Don't worship other gods, but the Lord, whose name is Jealous (or called Jealous) and is a jealous god."

Which honestly is more a realistic naming, the I Am name sounds goofy.

But, seriously though? How could the devil be worshipped "in place" of God? You're stating that your all powerful, all knowing god is somehow deprived of a worshipper who devotes their life to him, praises him, prays to him, and does his best to life life according God's commandments... because of a translation futz up? Because the (let's pretend) 20% of the time the person refers to God as Yahweh and not God, God the Father, God Almighty, Jesus, or any other name? That'd be enough to send the person to hell? Heck, his name would have to be Petty in that case, being a super petty pisaant of a deity.

And, for the flat Earth nonsense, if the god you worship is reliant on actively going against observable reality, seems like you have the false god.

Defender of the Faith #racist #fundie

I mean, sure Rob Zombie (I only really know more "about" him vs know him well, he's really not my scene so the Mr. Cummings threw me until he mentioned Dragula) can be described as using a lot of "negative babble," especially in his films. He's not exactly a wordsmith when it comes to character dialogue, from what I've seen. But he loves old exploitation flicks, old horror movies, and that whole vibe in general, and from everything I've seen, is a generally stand up guy. Just not my thing film and mostly music wise.

Another thing I'll give him, is while he does seem to only really like showing off (often murderous) trailer trash hillbilly redneck types, he's never appeared to have any signs of being a racist fuckwit. So Rob Zombie, Robert Cummiings, congrats on that. If crazy conspiratorial racist assholes don't think that you support their vision, you are doing something right.

Michael Knowles #homophobia #transphobia #wingnut

I "love" how the entire article doesn't mention any details. It's just amazing when you listen to someone talking about news and have to find the news yourself... I looked up the general information, and from that, if it is indeed what he's talking about, is a bunch (not "a kid" as mentioned) kids were kicked out for homophobia/transphobia. Now, it also doesn't go into detail because of the very young ages of all involved.

So unless we know, it could be a school overreacting, as schools can do for ANY issue, or completely warranted as they publicly stated homophobia/transphobia, but it was "also" a whole lot of bullying and abuse of students, the reason given out being the reason for said bullying and abuse.

So yeah. Because of the age of the students, we're likely not getting names/details. And, more cynically, especially not with how I've seen schools cover things up to aave face.

NikoscAp Professor #conspiracy #crackpot #dunning-kruger #fundie

I think that the US is one if the few really developed countries "without" a more national standard of education. Especially now.

But, education free and up to the states? These same states that constantly try to push unconstitutional religious indoctrination, discrimination, and misogyny into the education system? From the president that says he loves uneducated people? I'm feeling SO much better.

Jesse Watters #wingnut #psycho

We're allies now because we weren't expansionist aggressive fuckwads back then. We certainly had issues, but if we were behaving this way back then? Fuck, We'd have lost the Cold War.

Dumb power is backstabbing allies and alienating everyone. Feeble is bitching and moaning about how sovereign countries should just surrender to us to be annexed. Being friendly is how you work on a world stage, you want to at least HIDE ulterior motives if you're doing stuff like China is.

It is so sad we've got these idiots repeating the incoherent ramblings of a fuckwit like Trump...

Vox Day #wingnut #racist

Monarchy/Dictatorship: Often fail because of weak, corrupt leadership. What should be simple succession has historically turned into civil war when various factions of either the royal family or other nobles try to enrich themselves.

Oligarchy: Often fails because the allure of power and wealth. When the reason you are in charge is because you are rich and powerful, the nation and common citizen's welfare is less important than the Oligarch's coffers.

And in both, nepotism and cronyism often weaken the economy.

But because Vox loves lying, revels in deplorable behavior, and is gay for dictators, he doesn't really look over actual causes of issues and just parrots his already held beliefs like it means something.

Ani Osaru #crackpot #magick #racist #ufo #conspiracy

Ah yes, the rare Blood Moons. Something that for sure is super important and SO unique... that they happen two to four times a year. Of course there was one during his second presidency, he had several during his first. Every president, with the possible exception of William Harrison had at least one. And that's what you're leading with?

Well, after skimming the rest and seeing how some woo energy will get you cold fusion(?!) so your soul can dimension jump from physical reality... yeah. That likely was their best argument, making people think blood moons were special.

Bro. JD #fundie

Suppose it's only expected here for someone who talks about the Bible to not have actually read the Bible, and who are super involved in religion to not know the doctrines they are talking about.

1. The Immaculate Conception doesn't go against anything in the Bible. It's mostly just a "Well, God doesn't like sin, has perfect knowledge, so sparing Mary from original sin at least makes the mother of the to be Jesus born in a sinless woman. There isn't anything in the Bible about it either way, honestly. Just something people figured would happen.

2. The Immaculate Conception doesn't comment on any other brothers after Jesus. That is another topic. Catholics (at least, might be some others) usually hold that after birthing God, Joseph and Mary didn't have other children, but Joseph likely was fairly older and had children from a previous marriage. Other Christian denominations don't claim that. But irrelevant to the topic.

3. JD is likely confusing Mary Magdalene with Mary Jesus' mother. Because the former is often (for some reason, nothing Biblical) conflated with the prostitute who anointed Jesus' feet. No where in the Bible does it state Mary the Mother of God was involved with anyone but Joseph.

4. Shows a bit of JD's mindset where he'd assume that someone chosen to be the literal mother of the God he worships deserves nothing but scorn and contempt. One can only guess how wonderfully he treats women in his life.

Geoffrey Grider #fundie #ufo #conspiracy

Man, I love this sort of "reading the signs of Biblical Prophecy" when it's so obvious they are just reaching desperately.

Like, I don't even know what they get out if it. "Hey! Here is a Bible verse that mentions a thing. This other thing mentions a dragon, but literally has nothing else to do with it. The space craft is white, has no heads, has no horns, and does not wear crowns. It also has nothing to do in context of the rest of the verses around it. No chasing after pregnant women, no tail, no wiping out a third of the stars in the sky, nothing."

This helps lead people to Jesus... how?

JonFreeman #wingnut #conspiracy #dunning-kruger

I wonder if Trunp's casual desire to backstab and alienate our allies, his desire to hack and slash government departments under his control, gut regulations on safety and the environment, and just being an all around terrible person could have anything to do with an uptick in critical talk about Trump?

No, must be that CHINA doesn't like him. That's the most rational explanation, according to Jon Freeman.

KKK #racist #fundie

Dear Klu Klux Klan member.

Teachers do not use you as an example of one of the worst organizations in US history because you believe in Jesus. They do that because since your inception you have been a terrorist group dedicated to spreading fear, death, and destruction on your fellow Americans who don't fit a very narrow category of people.

The true scope of your destructive influence on the world is impossible to quantify. Your racial and religious bigotry has made America a worse place because of your existence.

Do hope that your passing is unpleasant.

Tatsuya Ishida #racist #wingnut #homophobia #transphobia #biphobia

@TatersFore5481 : The antisemitic stuff might be the law enforcement star? General star of David shape on the police signs and dog copper's cap. Might be a stretch, but there are a lot of types amd he did use the one closest to the Jewish symbol.

And, based on the Cletus character from what I've seen, would he need any sort of pill? He's already a racist, sexist asshole from every time I've sen him.

I mean, I am critiquing narrative structure of a gag a day comic made by an increasingly unhinged wackjob, but still.

Qrayon BoQs #racist #fundie

I mean, I suppose that is "simple."

Accurate? Not so much.

And, Satan? Isn't Gru only "evil" in the first film? In the rest he's a good guy, which for these idiots is a bold choice for Satan.

Kabamur Taygeta #ufo #fundie #wingnut #conspiracy

"Your fantasy nonsense doesn't fit in MY fantasy nonsense, so it's all wrong!"

Tatsuya Ishida #conspiracy #racist #homophobia #transphobia

@TatersForever5481 likely because for whatever reason Elon seems a bit obsessed with the doge meme (why the government black bag group is made of shiba inus) and he's too dumb to think of any other word aside from extreme? Or might figure with how cringy Elon is at trying to be hip and cool and down with the youth, Elon would pick that himself.

As for the content, yes. Humans enjoy porn, any big platform has people hosting it or trying to sneak it in. And Twitter is a big platform. It's not so much the "goal" of Twitter, more just a feature.

Amd, stopped clock award where it's due, Elon certainly does seem to happily be an authoritarian asshole who would happily fuck with anyone who disagrees with him.

However that's as far as it'd go as the main who has openly praised Hitler has always seemed to be the sort to align with this Cletus. So the homophobic, racist, and anti-Jewish rants wouldn't likely get anyone in trouble (much less black bagged), especially seeing as they won't even get you kicked off Twitter anymore.

Scott Shaubel #crackpot #fundie

No no no... you turn DOWN for what.

Of course, as the image seems like was made by a blind person suffering a catastrophic stroke in MS Paint... I doubt we could expect them to be up and up with the popular music.

Marcel Qbalendendonck #wingnut #crackpot

Honestly, this does a better job showing numerology is a bunch of bunk, seeing as so many unrelated and random nonsense phrases can match.

Unlikely the intent, but you've helped support that point, Marcel Gobbledygook.

Era of Light #magick #crackpot #quack #sexist

It is kinda funny how our spiritual eye issues can be solved by curved plastics.

Almost like the spiritual problem doesn't exist and is just a combination of other wholly physical issues that optometrists can treat.

Bryce Mitchell #wingnut #racist #conspiracy #homophobia #transphobia

If Dana White is consistent in not firing people for the stupid shit they say, then I suppose that is not a bad stance. After all, he's providing people a chance to beat up a racist Neo-Nazi fuckwit with no repercussions. Not the worst thing.

Is he's not, then that's just shitty of him.

Vraiblonde #fundie

They DID do something to him though, you fuckwaffle. You admit it.

They actively denied their son life saving medical care. Even if "some people believe it works" that is no excuse. "Some people" believe smacking their kids around is some panacea for bad behavior, but you state say THAT is a bad thing. Isn't killing them much worse?

Kanye West #wingnut #psycho #sexist

"I’m racist stereo types (sic) exist for a reason and they all be true."

Huh. So... the stereotypes about black people must be true too?

Tartaria Brazil #crackpot #conspiracy

@ShatteredGlassSkywarp Because that is one big facet of how these misinformation idiots function.

Look at any big "conspiracy" nonsense like this and a very common theme is "Well it looks kinda like this, so therefore it is this. No, don't worry that half of these other pictures (went to the site to see more) don't also have the thing I'm talking about, that doesn't matter to my predetermined point."

If they ARE actually unaware, it's because of a well sculpted wall of cognitive dissonance. It's far more likely they're just lying about stuff. Either because they want the thing to be true and don't care about facts or they're happy to fleece more gullible types.

William Hoadley #wingnut

Great Man of History and an Ultimate Badass?

You know. It's usually only in those goofy New Age Woo posts where the definitions of words are so blatantly ignored.

He's a petulant, petty, philander, a con man who's constant ranting and raving has garnered him a cultish support and following. His legacy is of conning people, abusing the court system, and self enrichment. He does not help anyone aside from his cronies, and even then that's only as far as he can benefit from them well.

🌞Xǝgis #crackpot #magick #ufo #conspiracy

I don't really have the patience to try it, but I'd hazard a guess this is about just writing a paragraph with a word randomizer would look like.

And man, might just be that I like the machines, but any time I see this woo nonsense about "increasing X's vibration" I always think about just plopping whatever it is in a giant pain mixer/rock tumbler.

Could you just imagine some idiot strapped to a giant pain shaker screaming "I I I I'm a a a ach e e eving ing ing ing enl i i iight en ment t t t t!"

Afrofrycook #dunning-kruger

Now, there is a "slight" point in this mess. Sure, if you want to be nitpicky, most of today's racists, fascists, and authoritarian scumbags aren't a 100% aligned with the exact platform of the Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei .

That's why I usually call them Neo-Nazis. However, as the assholes in question often mimic Nazi verbiage, Nazi stances, Nazi symbolism, Nazi gestures, and praise Hitler, most people could easily forgive them commonly being called just Nazis. If it looks like a duck and all that.

Human Race Survival Resistance #crackpot #wingnut #conspiracy #fundie

Man that looks like a mess of word salad. Though, and I'm sure it'd be barely understandable from the text itself, but I wonder if they are against humans, seeing as they are the resistance to the human race's survival.

Or if just generally being bad at language is just part of what they do?

Ray Comfort #fundie

Jon Del Arroz #fundie #conspiracy

For an author, you think he'd be able to string a few sentences together with a level of consistency. Granted no one said he was a "good" author...

He claims there was no Satanic Panic. Then he claims that it was a psyop, meaning that not only did it exist it was well documented, had thousands involved, and was pushed by the media, so even if the root cause wasn't "really" people being worried about Satanic influences on the youth it was a thing.

And I'm not sure what sort of claim he is making as to why society sucks "now" because "the boomers fell for it." Does Jon believ that there was a large Satanic cult pulling the strings and being generally terrible, but because it was handled so terribly people don't believe in religion as much now? Does he think that the panic was faked, drawing attention away from the "real" evil Satanic cult doing nefarious things? Or does he think that there just wasn't a panic... at all? Cause that's just completely untrue.

I'm fairly positive he is one who believes that all the claims made in the Satanic Panic are true... elites doing evil rituals, cannibalism, crazy sex stuff, etc, so not sure why he'd be against all the claims that laid the groundwork for his current delusions.

David J. Stewart #fundie #sexist

I mean, you're taking the wrong mesaage from the passage. It's not that God is "fair" but God is generous with his grace and help. Rewarding people who come to believe him amd accept him no matter the stage. So if you are a believer in old age you get the same great reward as those who followed for a longer time.

Now, two things (aside from my general thoughs of it being not true) about it. The first is that the metaphor isn't as great for the more "literal" reward offered, as an eternity of heaven, happiness, and all that good stuff doesn't exactly translate as well to a day's wage.
The second is that God can absolutely be unfair, both in the story and in other places of the Bible. The very nature of a character who supposedly is happy to excuse whatever you do for being sorry and loving them is antithetical to a "fair" character.

BeFlatXIII #wingnut

@Timjer oh, 100% agree on the nutjobs brandishing military weapons openly while walking around. It's just bizarre and crazy behavior.

As for the weapons at home vs concealed on your person, the reason I'm fine with both is that issues can happen while just walking around. Crazies like the gun toting idiots mentioned above, people with hidden shivs or what not, people who could even bare handed/with some grabbed item put someone in the hospital, etc. Having something to protect yourself isn't a bad thing.

It's the training and screening to make sure people are capable of assessing situations properly that I believe the US severely lacks.

Fred S #conspiracy #crackpot

Now, I've not read the book. I've got no real intentions to read the book. But unless the book states otherwise, even accepting all the conspiracy bullshit, couldn't the "Former Mason" author just not have climbed the ranks high enough to do all the eeeeevil stuff?

Assuming you start at 1st degree and go up up to 33rd degree, if the author was like a 12th degree Mason and quit cause he got sick of the social meetings, pseudo-mystic semi-Chriatian trappings, and loathed the fezzes? Why would you assume every former member of the group who breaks away is on the elite upper echelon? It's such a dumb false dichotomy that he's either still holding secrets or actively trying to harm people.

Using another religion as an example, even if you're a confirmed Catholic in a particular diocese, you're not likely to know about something as mundane as the budget for the year. Some people just aren't privy to more higher up information.

BeFlatXIII #wingnut

I mean, as far as random quotes here, this one is super tame.

Being able to defend yourself from potential threats is pretty much one bug reason concealed carry is a thing. Doing security work has biased me a bit cause I more deal with people after they've already turned into a problem, but enough violent people hiding weapons on their person is easily enough reason for people to want a strong option to keep yourself or others safe in a worst case sort of scenario.

Will add I do wish there was some more national registery/standards to meet to establish competency before getting one. There are a lot of people who shouldn't have guns who do.

Dominique Guillet #crackpot #magick #pratt #conspiracy #dunning-kruger

I mean, you "technically" can sing that.

It doesn't make that or anything else in the entire rambling word salad correct. Or even coherent.