cacman wrote:I didn't compare myself to anyone, so quit trying to twist things just to stir the pot… again. I simply stated a fact.
After all the racial crap that's been flooding the media, going back to hands-up (which turned out to be a lie), to black lives matter, the BS with the flag, etc., etc. I do find it ironic that a church once burned down by the KKK in the 60's and then rebuilt, has been struck down by lightning today (act of God).
Besides, there should be any racial distinction when it comes to a church - no black church or white church. Just simply a house of God.
I repeat, hope they catch the arsonist(s) responsible.
And who said there wasn't a bunch of impoverished, superstitious, poorly educated people here? Obama got elected… twice!
You made two statements (It would be a stretch to call them facts)
1 - "And the Lord struck with a lightning bolt from the heavens. Karma is a bitch."
This statement very clearly states that you believe in karma (since you don't even question it's existence, but make a statement that it exists and is "a bitch"). Additionally, it makes the suggestion that you believe a biblical god started the fire using a lightning bolt, as you parallel this statement with your assertion that karma is real and responsible for said fire.
2 - "Many Nepalese said the earthquake that struck was due to the gods being upset over the mistreatment of Mt Everest."
Here you parallel your belief (above) that karma is real and caused this fire, and your suggestion that this is in some way a god's doing (by quoting biblical passages implicating a god in doing the same thing) with the similar superstitious beliefs of the nepalese. In other words, you're saying "hey, if these uneducated superstitious people over here believe it, that justifies my statement!".... Despite living in the 1st world, and having (theoretically) a 1st world education, you aren't exhibiting any personal expectations greater than that of a 3rd world goat herder.