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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

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For all their "christianity", republicans in the US are pretty hypocritical.

Jesus actually teached that everybody deserves to get fed and housed. That everybody deserves healthcare. That people should care for other people in their community. That is essentially the core principles of socialism.

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[–] MacNCheezus@lemmy.today 1 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

Jesus didn't live in a democracy, so he never talked about how people should exercise their right to vote, all he said was love your neighbor and pay your taxes. That's why I said it's cringe to invoke his name for the purpose of partisan politics, because anything you say about what he would or would not have approved of is pure speculation.

Also, I don't vote (and I never have), so please stop blaming me for whatever issues you have with the current administration. I don't rely on the government to make ends meet, so I'd rather not carry the burden of feeling responsible for whatever mess they're deciding to create. If you feel like taking part in that process, that's your choice, but I'm going to wash my hands clean of that guilt.

[–] davidagain@lemmy.world 1 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

So you walk on by on the other side of the road.

[–] MacNCheezus@lemmy.today 1 points 44 minutes ago

Not everyone who says to Me, "Lord, Lord," shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.