Quintessential Christian countermove: use whatever the occasion of the persecution is, to address the persecutors — with warning if necessary, and then kindness. It doesn’t have to be done perfectly or even by the same actor, though the one who wins by kindness will get a special crown.
But you really need to be into the faith at a spiritual level to do this. Convenience faiths, those that are easily offended by the offended, will need to go to the next step first.
But, but, but .. The Army and VA spokespeople denied every charge!
Shirley they would not be lying, would they.
Bflr
O Emmanuel, our king and our lawgiver.
the hope of the nations and their Savior:
Come and save us, O Lord our God
Isaiah had prophesied:
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Look, the virgin is with child and shall bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14
We want to wish the atheists and muslims a very merry Christmas! Now piss off, you miserable party poopers!
O Emmanuel, our king and our lawgiver.
the hope of the nations and their Savior:
Come and save us, O Lord our God
Isaiah had prophesied:
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Look, the virgin is with child and shall bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14
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