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A third of Americans believe Trump’s presidency is part of God’s plan (www.independent.co.uk)

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[–] CXORA@aussie.zone 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

There's a bunch of torture, murder and human sacrifice that stemmed from religion too. Those are pretty bad IMO.

[–] stinky@redlemmy.com 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

You're not wrong, but it's bad form to say "slavery isn't worse than X"

[–] CXORA@aussie.zone 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Why? Do you think slavery is worse than cannibalistic child rape and murder?

[–] stinky@redlemmy.com 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

It's like saying "all lives matter" in the context of "black lives matter"

it's not wrong. but that's not the right time to say it.

[–] CXORA@aussie.zone 1 points 1 week ago

I don't believe you.