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In reply to the discussion: Bob Jones University told rape victims to repent and look for ‘root sin’ that caused their attack [View all]cbayer
(146,218 posts)41. Good for you! Big congratulations.
Well, maybe you see this differently because you haven't had some of the experiences others have had.
It is a gazillion times easier to make the case against smoking than it is against choosing a particular religion. The only exception I can think of is that of a child or impaired individual who is being held captive against their will and being actively harmed.
Give people credit. They know what is and isn't right for them. If they want to make a major life change and want your input, let them ask for it.
And I doubt that you had no negative feelings when people told you were fat when you were fat. Maybe you are truly different than others, but that would be a very unusual response.
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Bob Jones University told rape victims to repent and look for ‘root sin’ that caused their attack [View all]
AtheistCrusader
Jun 2014
OP
"Within the past year BJU has opened its own investigation into sexual abuse and rape"
beam me up scottie
Jun 2014
#1
I wonder, then, how it is that so many are fooled by it. Let's ask a feminist from 100 years ago.
AtheistCrusader
Jun 2014
#4
Disagreements don't get much more black and white than that thread you linked.
AtheistCrusader
Jun 2014
#31