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Video: Jimmy Kimmel’s Interview with James Talarico That the FCC Doesn’t Want You To See (www.youtube.com)

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Jimmy’s interview with Democratic Senate candidate from Texas James Talarico was not televised because of threats from the FCC so we're hosting their discussion here on YouTube. James talks about Republicans being scared of him winning, Jesus being co-opted by MAGA, the RNC Convention being held in Texas, not taking money from corporate PACs, Trump calling him a “freaky guy” and having second thoughts about endorsing his opponent Ken Paxton, and the GOP making it harder for people to vote.

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[–] BrianTheeBiscuiteer@lemmy.world 11 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Christians give Christ a bad rep.

[–] FauxLiving@lemmy.world 12 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I have met a lot of people who go to church. I have not met many Christians.

[–] Tiresia@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 day ago

I've seen people live their lives in Scotland. I have met no true Scotsman yet.

[–] isleepinahammock@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I'm done having patience with anti-queer Christians. I'm at the point where I believe that if you're Christian and anti-queer, you just burn in Hell. Those who choose hate get to burn in Hell. This shouldn't surprise anyone.

[–] luciferofastora@feddit.org 2 points 2 days ago

1 John 4:7-21 is pretty clear on that point, most explicitly verse 8 (NIV):

Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.

The context is him presumably addressing a specific community, but I find it hard to conclude that this instruction should only apply to believers, given that other verses in the epistle talk about God's love for the world, not just those people that confess faith in him.

The parable of the Samaritan, told in answer to the question who the "neighbour" in "love your neighbour" is, frames someone from a hostile kingdom as a better person than the holier-than-thou zealots, because he helped someone regardless of conflicts of faith.

I could dig out more quotes to that effect, if I had the time, but my point is that the bible pretty clearly endorses being friendly and respectful to everyone, whether or not they abide by the faith. So even if someone believed that queers are sinners or whatever, I can't see any justification for hate or discrimination.

I'm not Christian anymore, but this is a particular point that stuck with me beyond all questions of faith.