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Sounds like the ultimate cowardly "I can't own up to my shitty actions" life.
To be fair, I was perhaps to harsh in my hastened words. Christian Extensialism, at its true core is that G-d is within each of us and we can open ourselves up to Him and His Will. That will being, in understanding to the self. You should see where this leads; those who choose to believe in ideologues, are misguided at best, or knowingly engaging in the horrors of the world with all its hate and malice.
It's merely a tool to help guide your spiritual life to something divine and beautiful and loving, but is commonly twisted, as is everything in life, to conform to a predetermined set of ideals and justify wicked actions. More accurately, it gives the self more power and condescension towards others in not seeing the truth. Thus, making them exclusive and special.
That would be the difference between him and me. I believe no one is special. No one is exalted above the other and no government has authority over its people. Authority comes from G-d alone and I act out His divine love each day. I'm also susceptible towards my own biases and hastened anger, but I recognize it and point towards my faults as a sign of who I was and how I am yearning to be a better person of love and care.
I don't know mate, I'm just a 33 year old stoner, who has been blessed, more than I should, with a beautiful wife and family. I have experienced more love and acceptance through them than I ever thought possible. It beckons me to love everyone unconditionally like they love me. Like He above loves us. I just want us all to love each other, regardless of any petty physicalities we put on each other. We are all human beings created in the loving image of our Maker. How could that not just be enough? Is there any more reason needed to love our fellow man?
The most beautiful thing we can do for our fellow humans is allow them to be heard. This does not exclude them from dissent, as well it shouldn't. I hope Juan reconsiders his ideologies, as I personally think they bring harm, but I love him regardless and wish him well and I pray for divine love to flow through him, as I do everyone. Which, I'm sure he does, as any act of love is divine. However, I hope he learns to love everyone and recognize the harm that language can cause. A still tongue is more valuable than gold.
Anyway, thanks for reading this, if you did. I'm just a man shouting into the ether, hoping my words can make a positive impact across the world. I love y'all, and all y'all have a blessed day.