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haele

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36. Well, a lot of sociopaths who call themselves Christian

Reply to Swede (Original post)

Thu Oct 2, 2025, 11:46 PM

Oct 2

Claim that suffering brings one closer to God. Other people's suffering, of course.
And they take great pleasure with insuring that all those poor sufferers get just enough help to continue suffering, all for a greater understanding of God.
I suspect whatever context one would put Miller's statement in would show the only argument it might apply to that isn't totally appalling is some torture scene in a Mel Gibson action movie where the hero must overcome impossible odds to save the day.

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Well, a lot of sociopaths who call themselves Christian haele Oct 2 #36

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