Kirk, and Christianity in general, have not won politically or socially in decades.
Christianity is not a political or social movement. It's a religion. Its goal is to save souls.
So what 'good' is the forgiveness doing except enabling our own demise?
It saves our souls from hate and it serves as an example to those whose hearts are open to a better way of life.
my mom, who is very devoutly Catholic, has been calling me to go to confession and confess my sins. This is really driving me up the wall because I, a mostly innocent man, have to be a guilt ridden wretch
It's about love, not guilt. You don't write like someone who loves God. This is the main problem with you. You also care too much about politics: you should be beyond them.
Christianity to me is so repulsively cucked that I can't in good conscience consider myself a Christian. I don't know what I can replace it with, but almost anything is better at this point. Prove me wrong.
Politics will never be fixed. It has been a struggle in every generation, and every generation considered it just as crucial as this one.
The world will always be burning and you can't improve things without helping yourself first. If you're coming at it with bitterness, you'll only make things worse. Focus on your soul and psychological perfection first.
Christianity is not a political or social movement. It's a religion. Its goal is to save souls.
It saves our souls from hate and it serves as an example to those whose hearts are open to a better way of life.
It's about love, not guilt. You don't write like someone who loves God. This is the main problem with you. You also care too much about politics: you should be beyond them.
Fulton sheen tells it best if you care to hear it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6bx7v5K_KU
I'll watch the video.
I hate politics but it is currently ruining my life and the lives of everyone around me. I have to care about it until it's fixed.
Politics will never be fixed. It has been a struggle in every generation, and every generation considered it just as crucial as this one.
The world will always be burning and you can't improve things without helping yourself first. If you're coming at it with bitterness, you'll only make things worse. Focus on your soul and psychological perfection first.