@kenc313
I expect Christians to at least *try* to behave like Jesus. I don't expect them (or myself) to succeed 100% of the time, but if they're not making an effort to follow "The golden rule" I find it hard to respect them.
My faith informs everything I do, including my politics because it's central to my identity. I am socialist because that philosophy most fits with what Jesus taught.
@stueytheround @kenc313
I don't disagree, but I would say that anybody who does not follow "the golden rule" (found in almost all religious belief systems), regardless of whether they have religious leanings, is a general problem for society.
@codeWhisperer
Yes indeed.
I speak from a Christian perspective because that's who I am, but even atheists can and *do* follow the golden rule. It's not exclusively a religious idea by any means.
However, we were talking about Christianity in particular and if we profess Jesus but flat refuse to try to follow his teachings, the hypocrisy stands out like a sore thumb. It's right that people call it out.
@stueytheround @codeWhisperer @kenc313 Atheist here, and I would definitely steer clear of any atheist who didn't follow the Golden Rule. They don't have to call it that, but they've got to treat people well (ie, the way that they themselves want to be treated).
@Myana @stueytheround @codeWhisperer @kenc313
The problem with the Golden Rule is that it's *so* easily manipulated.
We have tons of intolerant folk who believe they *are* doing unto others as they would have them do unto themselves... but in this way:
"Why yes! If I were sinning [e.g., as a gay/trans person] & someone knew I was sinning, I would want them to intervene for my soul, too! I might not be thankful right away, but come judgment I would!"
That's why we can't have nice things. :/
@MLClark 🤣 I was just thinking there are other reasons we can't have nice things, too. @Myana @codeWhisperer @kenc313
@stueytheround @Myana @codeWhisperer @kenc313
"This is _often_ why we can't have nice things!"
I see your more optimistic reframe and I appreciate it - and you! 😊