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uneducated people, and people who have little control over their incomes trust no one... but revert back to their childhoods.. and most of them were raised in patriarchal, authoritarian systems.
Their lack of education leaves them with a literal view of life; without the critical thinking skills developed during a real education, they can't think 'out of the box.' If they were brought up to believe that the Bible is God's honest, literal word to them personally, that's all they have.
Arguments that debunk homophobia? Best start with what they trust is totally: the Bible.
IF they believe that the Bible says that gays are against the commandments, then they better not eat shrimp or shellfish, cause that's forbidden too. Stay outta Red Lobster.
The Bible forbids fornication, so don't go fooling around with Bobbie Sue behind the barn, or you'll burn in hell.
The Bible says that if your son rebels against you, you must kill him... well, they might do that one.
The scripture says all divorce is wrong... and most of these underclass folks have had 2 or 3 marriages.
There's also laws about keeping the SAbbath, and anyone who doesn't is anathema. But Sabbath is Saturday worship, and no work at all....sounds good to me..
The Bible also says we should take care of all foreigners... that means immigrants. And care for widows, orphans and the sick and those in prison.
There are strict rules about bathing.. and cleanliness....and about animals.
I could go on... but enuff already!
Most of the folks who haul out the Bible pick and choose what they want to hear and believe. The best defence is a good offense; if you show you know the scripture, they can't fight you...
I've been doing this a while.. preached my Sunday sermon this week while wearing rubber gloves (about the purity laws)... they were laughing and loving it, yet admitted they certainly had something to think about...
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