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davidn3600

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6. For most, I don't think it will work

Reply to JI7 (Reply #5)

Mon Jan 25, 2016, 07:12 PM

Jan 2016

I once got into an argument with a Jesus nut about homosexuals. He was getting so angry it looked like he was about to hit me.

I don't think some of these folks who are highly religious can be "educated." They have fully accepted the teachings of their religion and have grown up with it. And a lot of them are willing to die for it.

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Netherlands plans to give refugees lessons on the LGBT community [View all] davidn3600 Jan 2016 OP

Was thinking there could be quite a few saltpoint Jan 2016 #1

I've read about classes to educate the rfugees about respecting women. cwydro Jan 2016 #2

Yep... its going to take a long long time to change things you were taught by GummyBearz Jan 2016 #11

... Bonx Jan 2016 #3

That's exactly what I thought of. n/t alarimer Jan 2016 #9

they can make it a double-header with the "please don't rape" seminar nt geek tragedy Jan 2016 #4

Unfortunately, I doubt it'll pan out VulgarPoet Jan 2016 #8

some of the refugees are lgbt so it would help them in knowing they have certain JI7 Jan 2016 #5

For most, I don't think it will work davidn3600 Jan 2016 #6

Unfortunately, I think you're right. smirkymonkey Jan 2016 #10

They don't have to change their views SickOfTheOnePct Jan 2016 #13

I hope it works Marrah_G Jan 2016 #7

I suppose they can at least say they tried something when the inevitable happens MowCowWhoHow III Jan 2016 #12

Much like in the US military? LanternWaste Jan 2016 #15

Yes MowCowWhoHow III Jan 2016 #16

Combined with a stern talking-to, I'm sure it will work superbly. Lizzie Poppet Jan 2016 #14

A very good idea hifiguy Jan 2016 #17