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Pastor Steven Anderson's controversial sermon, which included a call for President Obama to "die and go to Hell," has sparked significant debate regarding the boundaries of free speech and hate speech within religious contexts. Anderson defends his rhetoric as a form of tough love intended to provoke action among his followers, asserting that God embodies wrath and vengeance. Critics argue that such statements are not only extreme but also antithetical to Christian teachings that advocate for love and forgiveness. The discussion also touches on the implications of his words, particularly in light of past violent incidents involving individuals who have attended similar sermons. While some participants in the discussion emphasize the need to hold Anderson accountable for his inflammatory remarks, others point out that he did not explicitly threaten violence, raising questions about the legal definitions of hate speech and incitement. The conversation reflects broader concerns about the influence of radical religious figures and the potential for their teachings to incite real-world violence, as well as the media's role in framing such narratives.
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kldickson said:
I suppose we all have to remember that these morons have the critical thinking skills of pond scum.
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Morons !? I thought he was Baptist. hehehe

Don't be putting down Pond Scum. Some of my best friends evolved from Pond scum.
 
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TheStatutoryApe said:
I believe he was making a statement from the perspective of the 'preacher'. Its a common device in communicating ideas and seemed pretty obvious to me anyway. But I suppose you can always find fault with just about anything anyone says if you are looking for it. Obama's "My Muslim heritage" comment comes to mind.

After re-reading WhoWee's post, I believe you're right. Apologies to WhoWee!:redface:
 
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TheStatutoryApe said:
I believe he was making a statement from the perspective of the 'preacher'. Its a common device in communicating ideas and seemed pretty obvious to me anyway.
But you can't quote anything from his statements to substantiate your interpretation, can you?
TheStatutoryApe said:
But I suppose you can always find fault with just about anything anyone says if you are looking for it.
Rather, one can excuse just about anything if one cares to dream up an explanation rather addressing what was said. WhoWee said nothing to qualify his statement as being a perspective separate from his own, and even went so far as to endorse such demonetization as "consistent" and by calling it "prayer".
TheStatutoryApe said:
Obama's "My Muslim heritage" comment comes to mind.
Obama has some Muslim heritage, I am guessing you are referring to his "my Muslim faith" misstatement. Regardless, you are abstracting here rather than addressing the topic at hand.
 

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