this post was submitted on 17 Sep 2026
973 points (99.2% liked)

Murdered by Words

2560 readers
419 users here now

Responses that completely destroy the original argument in a way that leaves little to no room for reply - a targeted, well-placed response to another person, organization, or group of people.

The following things are not grounds for murder:

Rules:

  1. Be civil and remember the human. No name calling or insults. Swearing in general is fine, but not to insult someone else.
  2. Discussion is encouraged but arguments are not. Don’t be aggressive and don’t argue for arguments sake.
  3. No bigotry of any kind.
  4. Censor the person info of anyone not in the public eye.
  5. If you break the rules you’ll get one warning before you’re banned.
  6. Enjoy the community in the light hearted way it’s intended.

founded 3 years ago
MODERATORS
 
top 50 comments
sorted by: hot top controversial new old
[–] Mulligrubs@lemmy.world 8 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

In my opinion, this will only hurt Christianity, so I'm all for it.

There's no better way to produce atheists than reading the Bible, Koran, and/or Tanakh, exposure only helps secular society.

[–] impairedimperator@lemmy.zip 4 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

They'd only read about the bible. Probably watch prageru videos, actually.

[–] Mulligrubs@lemmy.world 1 points 6 hours ago

Yes, just like any church, only select parts are will be presented.

However, if they're anything like me, or even the least bit inquisitive, they'll be curious about the rest and read it. Then, they will learn the awful truth.

[–] GreenKnight23@lemmy.world 1 points 4 hours ago

should have been put to death at least a hundred times by now according to the bible.

if anyone should ever need proof that religion is absolute bullshit, look no further than him and his friends.

[–] Mongostein@lemmy.ca 2 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

What you really need is civics classes so people actually learn how your system works

[–] Duamerthrax@lemmy.world 1 points 3 hours ago

My civics class was taught by a conservative who complained about illegal immigrates, unions, and welfare queens. Also praised Disney for gentrifying Time Square.

[–] weps@lemmy.world 1 points 7 hours ago (2 children)

it's about time for the Americans to learn who is really their king

[–] nanometer1625@thelemmy.club 1 points 34 seconds ago

... Charles?

[–] SarahValentine@pawb.social 1 points 7 hours ago

Doesn't matter who our king is, they bow down to the Whore of Babylon.

[–] gogonan@lemmy.world 20 points 18 hours ago* (last edited 18 hours ago) (1 children)

Death for adultery? I’d like to think we’re more evolved than biblical law these days. For instance, I think he should be put to death for all the child rape but that’s just me.

[–] Lushed_Lungfish@lemmy.ca 5 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

We can put him to death for many things. No need to limit ourselves.

[–] Lemminary@lemmy.world 1 points 7 hours ago

We can also innovate! For instance, he should receive every death sentence at once.

[–] tigeruppercut@lemmy.zip 16 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

Reading the bible is an easy path to atheism

[–] III@lemmy.world 3 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

"Studying", sadly, isn't reading. But the eventual lawsuit about requiring Quran study will be fun. Not to mention when the church of satan steps in.

[–] 100_kg_90_de_belin@feddit.it 1 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

The SCOTUS will be like: "The founding fathers came to America to be slave-holding bigots, we're not going to disrespect this by teaching other religions"

[–] Duamerthrax@lemmy.world 1 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

Clarence Thomas would vote for that.

[–] 100_kg_90_de_belin@feddit.it 1 points 21 minutes ago

You don't even need slavery to buy me

Clarence Thomas, probably

[–] DarrinBrunner@lemmy.world 1 points 13 hours ago

As with everything else constricting, "religion for thee, not for me."

[–] Malica@lemmy.zip 20 points 1 day ago (2 children)

According to the Bible he's the damn antichrist

[–] Mulligrubs@lemmy.world 1 points 7 hours ago (2 children)

Wait i thought Obama was the antichrist?

So many damn antichrists, they're like rats.

[–] Lemminary@lemmy.world 2 points 7 hours ago

There's an antichrist for every antipope.

[–] kgbbot@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 7 hours ago* (last edited 7 hours ago)

Only to the ignorant racists.... but to the racists Obama was anti everything because he kinda proved their whole supremacy stichk is bullshit

[–] BeMoreCareful@lemmy.world 3 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

I've legit heard this sentiment irl. Between qanon and Left Behind we lost a lot of folks to conspiracy.

[–] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 89 points 1 day ago (2 children)

And let's not forget sloth, gluttony, wrath, envy, vanity and pride.

[–] Smeagol666@crazypeople.online 10 points 20 hours ago

Vanity and pride are the same sin, you forgot lust and greed.

[–] rapchee@lemmy.world 3 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

are the seven sins in the bible?
quick search suggests not

[–] NocturnalMorning@lemmy.world 1 points 15 hours ago

I mean, they aren't literally listed out, but they are scattered through the bible verses, see here for example. I honestly think the fact that they are scattered across books buried in paragraphs of text kinda supports your argument tho.

[–] InvalidName2@lemmy.zip 11 points 1 day ago

The tiny little rural town I was raised in as a kid had a dog food factory, an itty bitty post office not much bigger than a port 'o potty, and an old shut down gas station. I think the town and surrounding area had a population of 300 or 500 (this was back in the 90s). It also had 10 churches (maybe more) all lined up along the bypass highway that went through "downtown".

40 years later, as of last time I've been through, nothing's really changed.

I only say this because I feel like kids already had plenty of options to study the Bible? Like half those churches did some kind of service 7 days a week, and on some days, multiple services. Services including Sunday School and Bible Study.

[–] gwl@lemmy.blahaj.zone 62 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Trump never cared for religion until he realised he can use it as a tool for oppression

[–] dracc@discuss.tchncs.de 41 points 1 day ago (39 children)

Was religion ever intended to fill a different role?

load more comments (39 replies)
load more comments (1 replies)
load more comments
view more: next ›