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It's hard to tell really, the gruffness keeps going in and out which is why I didn't think it was Brian at first. But you could also be right. ::shrugs:: Lol

Well, I don't want to get into it, but there are several oppressed groups that Christians stand up for that people who consider themselves liberal seem to ignore. And as a liberal myself I can't comprehend it. So there's plenty of hypocrisy to go around. ;) Sorry for the snarky, just wanted to...

OK a couple different responses I want to make: I have known a couple of people who are very conservative that way, but they are friends and overall decent people and we've had polite (usually) disagreements on these topics, lol. I mean they don't think I should be a priest because I'm a...

And I'll say there are also many Christians who don't feel that way. What's dangerous is for any group to get judged by the actions of some. ;)

See when I heard the statement, to me it's not that he was assuring them there was no bias. He was assuring them that there was no support for Israel, because he thought that's what these investors wanted to hear. That's the problem I had with what he said. Big deal though, lol, I mean he...

I'd say it's not so much religion that's toxic, but family relations. Anyone's family really, lol. ;)

The way I see, I believe the Bible is the word of God. But I also believe that we are not God, we are imperfect human beings. So it's not out of the question that some parts of the Bible are misinterpreted by well meaning people. Like I said, some people think by sharing information that way...

OK thanks, I'm glad that made sense, lol. And yes, I can't argue with that. ;) Well the thing is, part of it is cultural. Some denominations of Christianity are very into proselytizing to others and take it just as seriously as saving their own soul. To do otherwise would be seen as failing...

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Just wanted to ask, did you see my post on how the Bible's passages on homosexuality have been potentially misinterpreted?

I didn't see him contracting much. In the video he seemed to be agreeing with the potential investor's rather racist claims. He said he agreed that "those who own the newspapers" have "Zionist, pro Israel" biases. Not only was he pandering to a stereotype, he was also implying there's something...

Oh wow, I'd definitely be interested in Sesame Street Christmas Sing-Along!I still have the original record album (signed by Bob McGrath!) but I don't want to play it anymore and wear it out. ;)

It's clearly entrapment, I don't dispute that. ;) I just think the guy probably meant what he said, or at least didn't mine saying it all that much. I haven't met the guy of course, but that's my initial impression. Just because it's entrapment doesn't mean the person is completely innocent.

You're right, it is very different online. And I apologize if it looked like I was singling you or any one person out, that wasn't my intention. :)

Ironically, that's the problem. NRP is so desperate for funding that this guy was willing to say any horrible thing in order to get money. It's unfortunate and I feel sympathy for NPR, but I won't excuse what the guy said. There has to be some decency here too. I do agree that PBS shouldn't...

I think the idea is that when it comes to any touchy issue, don't always just bombard people with facts or opinions; that's just going to put people on the defensive. Instead just be a friend in regular, real life situations and they'll see what you're really about. And that goes for both...

I think you just described the mind set of every artist through history, lol. Sometimes you just have to go where the attention is. :p

Well even that can be a sign of depression. Going through desperate, pathetic attempts to get noticed because you think it's the only way.

Don't encourage him! :shifty:

Agreed. But the Democrats have their own dangers attached to them. And it's not true that they're never successful in what they do. We're all losing everytime anyway from my point of view. I happily say I supported neither. ;) We really don't know what we would have gotten.