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Is there some dissonance when you say "reactionary American"? I am not certain whether you are showing some form of self-deprecating self-awareness or whether y
by krastanov 7y ago
Is there some dissonance when you say "reactionary American"? I am not certain whether you are showing some form of self-deprecating self-awareness or whether you are preemptively trying to make fun of a legitimate argument against your position. And for what is worth, plenty of Americans believe in the importance of rehabilitation (instead of punishment) - it is even supposedly what Christianity teaches, which seems to be pretty important in this country.
- paggle 7y agoChristianity is very important to lots of Americans but “turn the other cheek” or “blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth” are empirically not among the operating principles of the American government or criminal justice system.
- erichocean 7y ago> it is even supposedly what Christianity teaches, which seems to be pretty important in this country Ah, the old "I'm not a Christian and think it's stupid and backwards, so this argument won't work on me, but maybe this argument will work on you and you'll do what I want" approach. Good luck with that.
- krastanov 7y agoI sincerely do not get what you mean? Obviously I have said something unpleasant or tone deaf, but that was not my goal and I would certainly appreciate you telling me what sounded bad. As for your assumption about me: I am not spiritual, but I do find Christian philosophy and Jesus's teachings to be good and try to follow them.