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I found a number of sources who accused him of saying something like that but couldn't find actual quotes. One source would copy/paste maybe a full sentence usually less and then fill in the blanks with no links to his quote in full context. That raises a big flag for me. The other sources on the first page and a half assigned positions without any actual quotes at all. One source said he referenced Leviticus 20:13 in the Old Testament. Now, if one were to read the actual text and only the text, I can see how it would apply to gay people (the text doesn't even imply trans). Anyone who spent some time studying religion understands that the reason the various Christian sects beyond the Bible itself exist is because the Bible is not a literal document. Catholic, Lutheran, Baptist, etc are all religious institutions not just a book.
This is what AI says:
" Interpretations of the verse:
Timeless divine law: Some interpret the passage as establishing a universal and enduring moral standard from God.
Cultural/historical context: Others see it as a cultural artifact reflecting the specific societal norms of ancient Israel, suggesting that it may not be directly applicable today.
Reinterpretation: A third perspective suggests reinterpreting the passage within more inclusive theological frameworks."
#209 | Posted by BellRinger
Damn. How can you twist this much to defend Kirk? It's amazing.
It wasn't hard to find. Took less than a minute.
Other interpretations are pointless. We are talking about what KIRK said he believes and should happen.
Charlie Kirk: "Thou shall lay with another man, shall be stoned to death. Just saying... The chapter...affirms God's perfect law when it comes to sexual matter."
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I don't rely on the government to better my life. That's not the purpose of government. When you say it was all about Obama it's clear you will never get it. That's the narrative you've been spoonfed. You don't listen. You hear the hat you want to hear based upon baked in biases. Hearing and listening are not the same thing.
#271 | Posted by BellRinger
You literally do and that's literally the purpose of government.
You have an army to protect you from invasion.
You have police and fire departments in case of emergencies and a court system to prosecute criminals.
You have roads, water, electricity, etc. All put in by the government or in partnership with the government.
You lived in a home with housing codes making sure its safe.
You eat food that is regulated to make sure it doesn't kill you or make you sick.
And there are a thousand other things we could bring up that seem like small and unimportant but keep society running for YOUR benefit, you ungrateful spoiled brat.
And if the Tea Party wasn't all about Obama, where were they when Trump went WILD with spending?
You're so full of ----, I can't imagine the smell.