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MMJ.R. @mickiemjr.bsky.social · 6h

Had to watch this a few times.

CJ Fogler @cjzero.bsky.social · 16h

what in the hell just happened in Milwaukee

MMJ.R. @mickiemjr.bsky.social · 17h

Right. If it's not pleasantry or pageantry I'm not sure wtf we're talking about here. And my dictionary I'm pretty sure is broke rn.

MMJ.R. @mickiemjr.bsky.social · 20h

Can you explain?

MMJ.R. @mickiemjr.bsky.social · 2d

Bravo Coco! Tough match up for Pegula...a long, HOT Open.

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MMJ.R. @mickiemjr.bsky.social · 2d

Not special knowledge...I think I noted that I believe there are too many experiences for God to speak in a single way. Sounds like you're doing awesome and found what works for you. Cheers!

MMJ.R. @mickiemjr.bsky.social · 2d

That's great work...I hope you continue. I wouldn't characterize all, by the few you've met. Some of the biggest anti poverty and peace movements were and are led by Christians. It comes down to teaching ultimately.

MMJ.R. @mickiemjr.bsky.social · 2d

I do kinda of wish they went with a different visual language here. Something lighter and more colorful. Just me though

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MMJ.R. @mickiemjr.bsky.social · 2d

I think we are all very smart people that can understand when someone truly believes something, and when they are just using it to their own ends

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MMJ.R. @mickiemjr.bsky.social · 2d

No one "needs" to be anything, that doesn't mean you can't be.

And...unless I'm missing something, it's not all Christians performing the actions in my examples. In fact I would argue none of these are actually religious actions at all, and are in fact "nationalist" actions.

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Las Vegas Aces @lvaces.bsky.social · 3d

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MMJ.R. @mickiemjr.bsky.social · 2d

I mean...are you really asking this as one country bombs the living mess out of its neighbor, others use their Navy to keep immigrant people's at bay, and others invade for territorial gain? Yea...people need to be reminded...over and over again. We all do selfish hurtful shtt to one another.

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MMJ.R. @mickiemjr.bsky.social · 2d

You can pick any book off the shelf and squeeze just about any justification you need out of it...but as a Christian I try to remind myself of Christ's commandments specifically...Love God, and love your neighbor as you would yourself.

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MMJ.R. @mickiemjr.bsky.social · 2d

I'm good. I'm quite sure my views would be seen heretical by other Christian but I believe this Universe (God) will reach you how you need to be reached. If Humanism works for you, God bless it. I'm happy for you.

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MMJ.R. @mickiemjr.bsky.social · 2d

**shrug**

Just about everything modern folks have succumb to has become cultlike and idolatrous. I think the goal here is to find the one with the least negative impact on self and others. That's a struggle in and of itself.

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MMJ.R. @mickiemjr.bsky.social · 2d

I'm just telling you why Christian Nationalist don't abide by OP's statement. I actually agree with OP...as a Christian I don't bring people to Christ bludgeoning them to death, I do so through example. Actually quite counter to the CN and Evangelical position

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MMJ.R. @mickiemjr.bsky.social · 2d

Ummm...because they aren't Christians. They are actually quite heretical in most of their views.

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MMJ.R. @mickiemjr.bsky.social · 2d

You're mixing up two things. Christianity used as a means to power by a very specific few, and Christianity as a spiritual practice that acts a as a gateway to deep meaning and relationship to life. They are talking about the latter.

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MMJ.R. @mickiemjr.bsky.social · 2d

Lol...huh? I'm pretty rationale and still run with Christ. It fits my spiritual needs pretty well actually.

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MMJ.R. @mickiemjr.bsky.social · 3d

This is good analysis. I think she's reading the Maga tea leaves too...remember MTG is of Maga and most of the GOP just used Maga (DJT included). From how the admin used CK's death, to higher costs on everything and now Qatar, Maga is slowly turning on him. MTG is positioning herself for the furure.

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MMJ.R. @mickiemjr.bsky.social · 3d

Idk if they are voices of "reason" (at least not Loomer)...they are just coming to the same realization half the country already has, DJT does not care about anyone but himself. They were told this...by HIM, and they have refused to believe.

MMJ.R. @mickiemjr.bsky.social · 3d

MTG is closer to Maga than other Gop politicians...she is Maga, the pretended to be. She is reading the tea leaves and pivoting. How DJT used CK, the ugliness of the ICE raids, no movement on people's everyday needs, now Qatar...Maga is disillusioned

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MMJ.R. @mickiemjr.bsky.social · 3d

You know what...I didn't see that part, only the part with the journalist because i saw it on CBS and it was played like a "we got her!". I don't respect that either actually.

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MMJ.R. @mickiemjr.bsky.social · 4d

Why would you frame her as a "dick"? Even in CBS own words she finished...and according to them, they asked endless follow ups. I imagine she was exhausted...having worked in this arenas, them follow ups are for contradictions and gotchas. It's disingenuous

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MMJ.R. @mickiemjr.bsky.social · 4d

Exactly...questioning this prize does not mean the alternative is much better. But things can always get worse for the Venezuelan people. They do DESERVE fair elections and government that works for the people and not the elite or wannabe elite.

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MMJ.R. @mickiemjr.bsky.social · 4d

Yea...I wish people would do a bit of research before praising. I used to think TDS was dumb, but if you're happy for something just because you THINK it will piss DJT off, that is deranged. This actually benefits their goals for Venezuela. Maduro sucks too BTW, but things can get worse.

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