I've given Kudos to Christians with whom I adamantly disagree, if they make a post that is insightful, honest, and/or well-written. Like Rob, I appreciate the people who actually take the time to read what's written and to thoughtfully consider it before responding, whether or not I agree with or like the response. I Kudos posts for many other reasons.
I Kudos a post if:
* I like what was said, or found it especially well-stated.
* It made me laugh or think, or showed me an angle I had not previously considered.
* They replied to something I said, showing that they'd given the time to think about what I said and respond to it in a meaningful or comical way.
* It's a friend who said something I want to give a "thumbs-up" to, in support.
Why there's a controversy about the "proper" use of Kudos is beyond me.
I Kudos a post if:
* I like what was said, or found it especially well-stated.
* It made me laugh or think, or showed me an angle I had not previously considered.
* They replied to something I said, showing that they'd given the time to think about what I said and respond to it in a meaningful or comical way.
* It's a friend who said something I want to give a "thumbs-up" to, in support.
Why there's a controversy about the "proper" use of Kudos is beyond me.
A Christian told me: if you were saved you cant lose your salvation. you're sealed with the Holy Ghost
I replied: Can I refuse? Because I find the entire concept of vicarious blood sacrifice atonement to be morally abhorrent, the concept of holding flawed creatures permanently accountable for social misbehaviors and thought crimes to be morally abhorrent, and the concept of calling something "free" when it comes with the strings of subjugation and obedience perhaps the most morally abhorrent of all... and that's without even going into the history of justifying genocide, slavery, rape, misogyny, religious intolerance, and suppression of free speech which has been attributed by your own scriptures to your deity. I want a refund. I would burn happily rather than serve the monster you profess to love.
I replied: Can I refuse? Because I find the entire concept of vicarious blood sacrifice atonement to be morally abhorrent, the concept of holding flawed creatures permanently accountable for social misbehaviors and thought crimes to be morally abhorrent, and the concept of calling something "free" when it comes with the strings of subjugation and obedience perhaps the most morally abhorrent of all... and that's without even going into the history of justifying genocide, slavery, rape, misogyny, religious intolerance, and suppression of free speech which has been attributed by your own scriptures to your deity. I want a refund. I would burn happily rather than serve the monster you profess to love.
