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This is your semi-regular reminder that if your goal is to reduce abortions, criminalization is impractical, ineffective, and harmful to women. On the other hand, progressive social policy has proven to be far more effective at reducing abortion without harming women.
If “God’s expectations for personal holiness” is what you think the Bible is about, then Sam, you might be suffering from some biblical illiteracy yourself my friend, because that ain’t it.
It seems to me that both of these sacrifice clarity and transparency for the appearance of humility, and they create confusion and distrust for those considering a church.
American notions of freedom are usually at odds with Christian freedom.
American freedom says, “my freedom is mine to enjoy.”
Christian freedom says “my freedom is for the purpose of serving my neighbor.” (Gal 5:13)
@johnbcrist Perhaps we could get direct repentance and demonstration of change surrounding your victims and sexual assault in general? This apology is vague, and doesn’t address the jury you have caused, or will cause by having a platform.