This would be funny if it weren't so tragic.
https://signalpress.blogspot.com/2024/02/christian-family-moves-to-russia-to.htmlThere are times when the ignorance that comes to the surface in the mix of pseudo-Christianity that often passes for the real thing in North American culture, particularly in the more conservative sects of Christianity, is just absolutely unbelievable. It really has become virtually impossible to practice the kind of Christian faith that is actually described by the apostles and other authors of the New Testament, and gives a theological and doctrinal foundation to the practice of the Christian gospel without being accused of being weak, or liberal, or of misinterpreting some already misinterpreted passage of Christ's recorded teaching. Most Christians rest on their own definition of God, their own theology and doctrine and their own personal preferences, twisting what they call their faith into shapes that fit their ideology, with no resemblance at all to the life that Christ called his followers to live.
Apparently, Arend Feenstra and his wife found the atmosphere in Canada, favorable to lifestyles that they do not agree with, too oppressive for raising their nine children. I see nothing in this story to indicate that they were being persecuted by persons of LGBTQ lifestyles, or that they were being forced by the government to expose their children to any of this.
"There's a lot of left-wing ideology, LGBTQ, trans, just a lot of things that we don't agree with that they teach there now, and we wanted to get away from that for our children." And so, to get away from it, instead of just taking charge of their family, being intentional parents and dealing with adversarial ideology in the same way everyone else deals with it, they decided to find a place in the world where they wouldn't be exposed to these kind of ideas, and move there. So they sold their farm and they moved.
To Russia.
That's the first sign that not all of the brain synapses are connecting, in either parent. Thinking that Russia would be a more ideal place to raise your children than Canada, where no one is forcing anyone to accept lifestyles or ideologies or immorality that they choose not to accept, is inexcusable ignorance. These parents have now moved eight of their nine children into an oppressive trap from which they might not ever be able to escape, because they have believed the lies that have been circulating around because of political stupidity, probably originating in the gool ole US of A. Did they not pay any attention in school? Clearly, what they thought they knew about Russia was pure poppycock.
rurallib
(62,948 posts)Hopefully they will serve as an object lesson for others, but I doubt it, especially with folks like Tucker and the RW crazies selling Russia as a place to be.
WhiteTara
(29,983 posts)bigoted assholes needed a wake up call. I wonder if their embassy will help them out.
snowybirdie
(5,476 posts)That the State Dept. is telling all Americans to get out of Russia before Friday when sanctions are being imposed. Poor delusional people. Hope their Lord helps them.
thucythucy
(8,629 posts)Condemning themselves to life in the Workers' Paradise is one thing, but dragging their children along for the ride is child abuse, pure and simple.
IbogaProject
(3,331 posts)First they got dragged where few speak English and that their parent's obvious stupidity must impact the kid's esteems.
FakeNoose
(34,774 posts)You seem to think you'll be able to pick up and leave Russia whenever you decide you don't like it after all. FAFO!
Your children will learn to hate you as much as they will hate Russia. And you'll completely deserve it.
RussBLib
(9,500 posts)LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL