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Not Free of the Consequences

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Just because I…doesn’t mean it is my fault … happened to me.

There seems to be a belief (at least among some) that people are not responsible for or should be free from consequences brought about (at least in part) by their choices, actions.

A thief is shot or killed because they chose to rob. A user dies or becomes mentally impaired because they chose to use drugs. A person (and the children with them) are enslaved or die because they chose to cross the border illegally. An individual goes to prison or losses their life because they chose to break the law. A young person indulging in alcohol so much so, that they chose to go to unsafe places or join sketchy persons. Choices.

This is a difficult truth. Often heartbreaking. Sometimes the consequences seem too harsh for the crime (or poor decision). It may be said, “They did not deserve this.” It may be found, “This could have been avoided.” And these may be true (even if only in part). It may be that someone else is or should be held accountable for what followed the initial choice.

However, it is vain jangling to dismiss the poor decision, the choice of the individual, as if one is free of the consequences that come upon any who make unwise choices. Secondary choices (i.e. order of events) do not void the responsibility or irresponsibility of the initial or previous choice.

Make wise decisions. Help others do the same. Protect, encourage, lead, and save as many as possible from the consequences of bad decisions. Make informed choices. Understand the consequences. Weigh is it worth it.

Genocide is Evil in [some] Context

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Is calling for the genocide of Jews … bullying and harassment?
It depends on the context.

Genocide
The systematic and widespread extermination or attempted extermination of a national, racial, religious, or ethnic group.

In what context would “calling for the genocide of Jews” be okay?

What type of vain jangling leads one to answer the question “it depends on the context” in one setting, while declaring (clarifying) “it is evil, it is vile” in another? What brought about the change of heart, the new conclusion? Personal reflection or self-preservation?

In what context would “calling for the genocide of Jews” be evil, vile?

Interestingly, some may claim “my guiding truth” or “my truth.” This is merely more vain jangling. The call for the genocide of the Jews is evil, vile, and very much murder in the eyes of God (who is and establishes all Truth).

Mothers Innocent of Murder

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Only medical professionals who perform abortions are murderers.

There appears to be some debate —among those who declare themselves pro-life, who profess a desire to end abortion— as to who should and should not be held accountable for murder. Even when focusing only on those who believe abortion (the ending of a baby’s life within the womb) is murder at any point after conception.

In agreement with Scripture, individuals are understood to be human at the moment of creation (conception), within the womb. (see Esau & Jacob [Genesis 25:23], Jeremiah [Jeremiah 1:5], and John the Baptist [Luke 1:15]) Equally, the Bible defines murder as the taking of another’s life, is punishable by death [Genesis 6:9], and worthy of the judgment of God [Revelation 21:8]. Likewise, we have laws that condemn and sentence those who take another’s life.

The consensus seems to be clear: any medical professional who performs or takes part in an abortion (the murder of a child) is considered a murderer and should be prosecuted by the law as one.

Where the dissension comes: is whether a mother who (uncoerced) decides to have an abortion (to have her unborn child murdered at home with pills or by a medical professional in an office) is likewise guilty of murder.

Then proceeds the vain jangling:
(1) coerced: we have laws that determine murders forced by coercion and how they are dealt with. (2) miscarriage: we have laws that determine one’s innocence when accused wrongfully. (3) victim: we have laws that determine if being a victim of an act against you deems you innocent (or not punishably guilty) for an act against (whether related or unrelated) another person. (etc.)

When asked directly: is a mother innocent if she chooses to murder her children outside of the womb —some will go to countless obscure measures to avoid simply answering the question. Why? Because if a mother is guilty of the murder of her child by murdering her child or paying for someone to murder her child outside of the womb, then what kind of vain jangling does it take to believe a mother who murders the child at home with a prescription or seeks the help of a medical professional is not also guilty of murder?

Then: if she be guilty, why do we only believe the medical professionals should be held accountable? Or, perhaps more importantly: who will God hold accountable? Neither shall the father who desires such murder in his heart be blameless. Thankfully —by the grace of God— there is forgiveness through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ for all who have taken another’s life. However, consequences for the living remain and the lives lost are gone from this world forever.

Accept this Rescission

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Accept this recission and we can forget all about what we said, did, and put you through.

It appears that the military (at least the Army at this time) has decided in favor of a rescission of the COVID-19 vaccination requirement and offered soldiers —who were previously condemned and/or involuntarily separated for refusing the injections— an opportunity to request a “correction” of their military records.

Recission:
1. The act of rescinding.
2. The termination of a contract by mutual agreement or as a result of fraud or some legal defect.

Interestingly, this comes at a time when the military is experiencing serious low recruitment. Perhaps —the powers that be— should remember the military are men and women choosing to give their talents and lives for the defending of United States. They are not signing up to be lab rats in some makeshift test environment or to be used for political reasons.

Anything besides an admittance and apology for the misinformation and misappropriation of our military men and women (especially during the pandemic) is mere vain jangling at this point.

My Misfortune is Proof There is No God

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My [misfortune] is proof there is no God.

Human pride will allow all sorts of nonsense to spew forth from our tongues of vanity.

If one chooses to dismiss the general revelation of nature, history, scripture, and personal testimony of the converted—to continue their faith (or hope in unbelief) that there is no God—that is their choice. However, it only shows their ignorance or willful foolishness when they try to attribute their misfortune as proof God does not exist. As if they are somehow so important, if God did exist, he would ensure their happiness, their success superseded and overcame any trial, obstacle, or disappointment they might (yet do not want to) experience.

However, this is not something only non-Christians convey. When we declare (verbally or internally) that our misfortune is somehow proof that God does not exist, God does not love us, or God is not truly sovereign, we actually display a lack of faith, belief, and understanding of Christianity and what it means to be a follower of Christ. It is mere vain jangling for the purpose of bringing attention to our high view of self and our dissatisfaction (low view) of God. 

Day of Rage

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A “Day of Rage” is merely a call for (peaceful) demostrations.

Some are calling October (Friday the 13th) 2023 a “Day of Rage.”
Interestingly, some called the January 6 (2021) storm of the U.S. Capitol the same. It was also labeled a “riot” but without the destruction seen in the burning of cities (2020+).

Rage is defined as: violent, explosive anger.
Riot is defined as: A wild or turbulent disturbance created by a large number of people.

Interestingly, October’s “Day of Rage” is also being called “Day of Jihad.”

Jihad is defined as: A Muslim holy war for the propagation or defense of Islam. | War is defined as: A state of open, armed conflict between nations, states, or parties. | Holy War is defined as: A war declared or fought for a religious or high moral purpose, as to extend or defend a religion.

One can be enraged verbally or physically, just as a riot can be vocal yet also produce a disturbance. However, when one declares war, it is merely vain jangling to think they only mean (peaceful) demonstrations, debate, and dialogue. Stay vigilant.

Formal Deprogramming

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There is a need of”‘formal deprogramming’ for many supporters of former President Trump.”

Regardless of who one is or why one did/does support former President Trump, (it is believed by some that) you may fall into the category of a “basket of deplorables” (i.e. “worthy of severe condemnation or reproach”) and/or might even need some type of (undefined) “formal deprogramming.”

It is not enough that one may agree/have agreed with (some/all of) his policies or decisions, but that by association, it is likely you are part of a cult (whether you realize it or not) who are “racist, sexist, homophobic, xenophobic, Islamophobic, etc.” and possibly upset because you “don’t like gay people, or Black people, or the woman who got the promotion at work [you] didn’t get, etc.”

So, how would one go about determining who needs this “formal deprogramming?” Would it be by survey with such questions like, Did you vote for Trump?, Did you agree with any Trump decisions or policies?, Would you vote for or support Trump in the next election?, etc. Or, would a “bipartisan” (of course) committee or group get to decide, by using public records, a snitch hotline, or the tracking of electronics, to determine who they deemed needed this “formal deprogramming,” which they or another entity would formulate and implement?

Many of the same individuals who use “hate speech” in their broad strokes of vain jangling against those who voted for/supported former President Trump (and especially any/all who still do or would) believe in the murder of humanity, relationships against nature, and feelings over science. Do they likewise need some type of “formal deprogramming?” “You know,”…so we can have people who are…”responsible and accountable” leading our country.