@stephenaltrogge@RickyAlcantar But generally speaking, the ideal pastor could be trusted because they have sworn oaths to put God first, maintain integrity, and serve selflessly - and have undertaken a formation process which shapes their attitudes and hones their helping skills.
@stephenaltrogge@RickyAlcantar I am one, but I wouldn’t extend significant unearned trust to all pastors, given how much character formation and training can vary.
@ZachWLambert Was never taught that anyone older than 120 must be lying - that’s crazy! Just an understanding that our years were limited to around that length, + or -
If you enjoy "O Come All Ye Faithful" like me, you may be surprised to learn that there is evidence that it contains a cipher in support of Charles Stuart, who led an insurrection against English king Charles II in the 1740's. https://t.co/T2KW9Qo699
@MattSmethurst@paulwasher@illbehonest “Those who love their dream of a Christian community more than they love the Christian community itself become destroyers of that Christian community…” - Bonhoeffer