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0 pointspavel_lishin2y ago0 comments

I think it's a bold claim to make, that conservative religious communities are comprised of humans who don't lie, cheat, steal, and have their libido under control.

I'm sure some exist, just by dint of probability, but plenty more are made of regular stock humans like you or me, or worse.

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brightball2y ago· 3 in thread

All churches are full of sinners just like hospitals are full of sick people.

You're there to get well.

ethbr12y ago

The difference is that doctors and nurses are certified and policed.

brightball2y ago

Pastors are as well. Just differently.

Each church has a board of elders who will hire/fire/correct/counsel the pastors. At most protestant churches at least. I can't speak for all churches.

I've seen a board of elders remove a megachurch founding pastor. They take their positions seriously.

pavel_lishinOP2y ago

Well, I'm not. But it's a good point, one that hopefully everyone there agrees on in mind and heart.

DontchaKnowit2y ago

you are misunderstanding me - I am saying the act of being traditionally conservative - that is embodying the traditionally conservative values of not lying cheating etc - that is counter-cultural. "conservative communities" do not necessarily embody "traditionally conservative values".

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