xc2215xErika Kirk says she 'forgives' Charlie's killer before Trump declares 'hate' for foes
sp3ctr4lWhen an evangelical christian ‘forgives’ you for something, what that actually is is them forgiving themselves for literally anything they do to you after that.
That is them saying that you are totally lost, do not count as a real human being with agency, and thus anything further they do to you is justified, because in their minds, you are not capable of making sensible decisions.
It is a threat.
BeesbeesbeesThis absolutely nails it. (Grew up in a southern baptist church.)
Solidarity to a another survivor, though we’re from different sides of the continent, and the doctrine and rituals may differ somewhat, the underlying psychology is largely the same at its core.
‘Well, bless your heart’ + a shit eating grin ain’t exactly a common saying where I’m from, but I know exactly what it means.
Escaped a long time ago. I never bought religion. So I enjoyed those sentiments and socially sanctioned holier than thou shunning for decades. Thankfully up north now.