Freedom in truth

I love it when people feel the need to share their opinions on how your opinion is wrong; with statements like, “I think you will find that America is not the dark and dangerous place you think it is.” (Therefore, what I think must be true because I think it). Such [flawed] circular logic always leads to the same inevitable disastrous conclusions- “dark” beliefs absent of Light. The darkened soul of man comes to these false assumptions; not because they can’t think for themselves; or listen to the “mainstream” news; but because they refuse; and often reject; or have no ability to recognize Truth when they encounter it. Again, coming to false, misleading conclusions is the result of fumbling in the “dark.” The inability to identify things correctly. Being one who can appreciate good sarcasm; Doug Ferrel’s attempts to castigate a very “informative letter” by falsely claiming it was about a “belief system;” like some false religion; lacks the usual humor one would find; and merely sounds like someone afraid that somebody might not believe his beliefs; on everything “mainstream” says… you know, the “fact-based news sources” touted as “real journalism;” that told us “white male nationalists are an existential threat to our democracy!” “Radical right-wing extremists are a threat to our democracy!” “Trump is a fascist!” “Trump if elected, will be a dictator and destroy the constitution!” “Trump is a racist!” Yeah, those journalists. The ones we’re supposed to trust. Not those who don’t rely on fear and rhetoric and hyperbole to manipulate people. (Note sarcasm). The writer may be guilty of duplicity with his own statement, “Even worse are the personal attacks and contempt for people who disagree with them.” Contrary to what the writer wants to think and convince others to believe like him; people (not “MAGA followers”) in general are critical because they are tired of being lied to. That creates distrust; which I’m told, trust is earned not owed. People capable of cognitive thought and genuine prayerful consideration while seeking all the facts; are also capable of finding Truth … even without the “mainstream media” noise; or advice on what the masses are told they are supposed to believe. Vague generalizations like ‘It’s harder to believe;” may be true for the writer; but many people find Truth couldn’t be any easier to believe (without the spin). It’s actually “harder” to believe lies; because it requires more of them; and the denial of reality based on all the facts (not just a few cherry-picked and twisted). That generally leads to delusion; and it ultimately costs you your soul. “The Truth will set you free…” even from fear of the opinions of others.

Gunner Junge,

Thompson Falls