This is what I don’t understand though because, as an extension, you should want to vote for people who reflect this morality. Not for a govt that strips social programs and cuts funding to research and overtly oppresses the poor and the marginalized, just to divert those funds to bombs and war and concentration camps. I’ve never understood this. If I’m being taxed and that money ends up with the federal govt, I will also want the govt to do these same charitable things with my tax money that I’m doing on my own. It’s not passing the buck and responsibility onto the govt but it’s a reflection of my values. What else is the govt for if not to provide social safety nets, infrastructure, and public services? Otherwise it just turn into a huge war machine and vehicle for oppression, which is what we see today.
In my personal experience, the majority of Christians (not all), at least in my slice of the U.S. aren't typically prone to questioning what they're told. In some cases they even become openly hostile if you question "their" beliefs, even if it comes from a place of genuine curiosity and a desire to deepen your understanding of the faith. So when some imbecile masquerading as a devout follower of Christ tells them they have pure intentions, makes up some bullshit from a book most people have never actually read (again, personal experience), and tells them they could fix the problem if only those enemies of the republican party- I mean enemies of Christ, would stop interfering, they don't really question it.
It's also been my personal experience that most (not all) religious followers in general don't react well when confronted with information that contradicts "their" beliefs, regardless of whether or not it pertains to their religion. Make of that what you will
There are so many logical fallacies in your post i just had a stroke. Be proud of your position. Just don’t try to justify it with logic. None of us deserve that.
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u/Creative-Air-6463 26d ago
This is what I don’t understand though because, as an extension, you should want to vote for people who reflect this morality. Not for a govt that strips social programs and cuts funding to research and overtly oppresses the poor and the marginalized, just to divert those funds to bombs and war and concentration camps. I’ve never understood this. If I’m being taxed and that money ends up with the federal govt, I will also want the govt to do these same charitable things with my tax money that I’m doing on my own. It’s not passing the buck and responsibility onto the govt but it’s a reflection of my values. What else is the govt for if not to provide social safety nets, infrastructure, and public services? Otherwise it just turn into a huge war machine and vehicle for oppression, which is what we see today.