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> Mr. Russell and his wife were active church members, Mr. Orr said, “so he doesn’t really fit the bill of someone who would steal an airplane.” Can we please
by unchurch 8y ago
> Mr. Russell and his wife were active church members, Mr. Orr said, “so he doesn’t really fit the bill of someone who would steal an airplane.”
Can we please stop insinuating that people who attend church are perfect and incapable of doing wrong and, by omission, insinuating that those of us who do not are evil?
Edit: If the downvoters would like to explain how I’m wrong, that would be lovely.
- pseudalopex 8y ago"Active church member" tends to imply more than just attending. The statement could reflect religious bias or just mean Russell was seen as a dependable member of his community.
- refurb 8y agoI think you’re arguing a point that isn’t being made.
- unchurch 8y agoAnd when has that ever stopped Hacker News?