Even as an atheist I can’t help but cringe at this kinda stuff. Assuming OP lives in America too, he should be as aware as I am that the vast majority of Christians are equally capable as anyone else.
I think there’s a lot of unprocessed emotions (especially with young people on the internet) that sort of creates a high demand for content like this, where we want to laugh at and condemn people that replace the help of doctors and educators with faith, which gets misdirected at Christians in general despite how fringe that type of behavior really is.
What we should actually be condemning is the political powers that abuse religious institutions to do actual widespread tangible harm to our communities, and the people who follow them uncritically and enthusiastically. *cough cough* PragerU *cough* MAGA. And it’s funny to me, because I think it’s pretty plain to see for any outsiders and a lot of Christians as well that if Jesus descended on today’s America, he’d be pretty disappointed by the behavior this leads them to endorse.
Depending on which though, no matter how responsible you are you may not even be able to get a blood transfusion after an accident. So it’s not all up to you.
Pardon my French, but I’m not a Jehovah’s Witness, so that’s not my fault. If anything, a blood transfusion is a good thing because it’s a sacrifice (albeit a small one) so that someone else can live. Pretty Christ-like, I’d say.
Well duh but clearly some religions believe that you’re not allowed to sacrifice to help someone else. So it doesn’t matter if you’re responsible enough you may or may not be allowed to do things to help other people based on your religion.
People like to shit on religion regardless of it multiple benefits because they see bad things.
If someone is sick and you are not a doctor and you feel powerless having a spiritual beliefs that you wishes for there recovery help reduce the pain and the guilt of being helpless.
In addition to the fact some religions will push for work along with pryer. You can ask for guidance and still work hard to reaolve your problems.
In addition to the fact some religions will push for work along with pryer.
Agreed. If your kid asks for help with something they can do themselves, it’s generally best not to do the whole thing for them, but to be there for support as they go through it. Otherwise you’re cheating them out of an opportunity for growth. Obviously there are exceptions, like if it’s dangerous or needlessly difficult.
Love, as I understand it, is wanting the best for someone, and that means doing what it takes to help them be the best they can be. So of course God, who is love, would prioritize our growth over us having an easy time. And there are times when that means intervening too.
In my experience, this did not occur. I’m still a responsible adult as a Christian.
Even as an atheist I can’t help but cringe at this kinda stuff. Assuming OP lives in America too, he should be as aware as I am that the vast majority of Christians are equally capable as anyone else.
I think there’s a lot of unprocessed emotions (especially with young people on the internet) that sort of creates a high demand for content like this, where we want to laugh at and condemn people that replace the help of doctors and educators with faith, which gets misdirected at Christians in general despite how fringe that type of behavior really is.
What we should actually be condemning is the political powers that abuse religious institutions to do actual widespread tangible harm to our communities, and the people who follow them uncritically and enthusiastically. *cough cough* PragerU *cough* MAGA. And it’s funny to me, because I think it’s pretty plain to see for any outsiders and a lot of Christians as well that if Jesus descended on today’s America, he’d be pretty disappointed by the behavior this leads them to endorse.
Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk.
Wow, I don’t often see atheists recognizing that politicians are trying to hijack Christianity. That’s refreshing. Thanks!
Well it’s pretty clear that most politicians are not real Christians judging by their actions.
Depending on which though, no matter how responsible you are you may not even be able to get a blood transfusion after an accident. So it’s not all up to you.
Pardon my French, but I’m not a Jehovah’s Witness, so that’s not my fault. If anything, a blood transfusion is a good thing because it’s a sacrifice (albeit a small one) so that someone else can live. Pretty Christ-like, I’d say.
Well duh but clearly some religions believe that you’re not allowed to sacrifice to help someone else. So it doesn’t matter if you’re responsible enough you may or may not be allowed to do things to help other people based on your religion.
Okay. That wasn’t really what I was talking about, but carry on. I’m not stepping in to defend a misunderstanding of the Bible.
People like to shit on religion regardless of it multiple benefits because they see bad things.
If someone is sick and you are not a doctor and you feel powerless having a spiritual beliefs that you wishes for there recovery help reduce the pain and the guilt of being helpless.
In addition to the fact some religions will push for work along with pryer. You can ask for guidance and still work hard to reaolve your problems.
I get this and I think it’s fine for others but I prefer to raw dog life without imaginary friends.
Agreed. If your kid asks for help with something they can do themselves, it’s generally best not to do the whole thing for them, but to be there for support as they go through it. Otherwise you’re cheating them out of an opportunity for growth. Obviously there are exceptions, like if it’s dangerous or needlessly difficult.
Love, as I understand it, is wanting the best for someone, and that means doing what it takes to help them be the best they can be. So of course God, who is love, would prioritize our growth over us having an easy time. And there are times when that means intervening too.