Point out to my brother that his “belief” that Catholicism is “infallibly” true is simply a “belief” that could be false, and he will reflexively tell you that your “belief” that his belief is just a belief that could be false is, in fact, also just your belief that could likewise be false. This is untrue, of course, but he doesn't care about that. A "belief" by its very nature may be true or may be false. Recognizing this is not a "belief," it is a demonstrable basis of logic. It is like him claiming that his “belief” that 2 + 2 = 5 is no different than my “belief” that 2 + 2 does not equal 5, it equals 4. It is not simply my "belief" that his math is wrong, it is a demonstrable basis of mathamatics. In this way, his belief convinces him that he is infallible, because what he believes in (the Catholic Church) is infallible, and therefore his “beliefs” can never be wrong, and are always superior to any other "belief," especially those grounded in logic or evidence. And if you say “I don’t believe you or your Catholic Church are as infallible as you and your Catholic Church like to pretend you both are,” he will again tell you “but that is just your belief.” Have this conversation with him enough times and you come to the infallible religious belief that he just likes being an asshole for his brand of pure rhetoric, which he “believes” is reason, and not just hot air.
Most people don't realize that the Supreme Court has been in the hands of the Republican party since at least 1970! In fact, even in the landmark case of Roe v Wade that legalized abortion, SCOTUS was inhabited by 6 Republicans and 3 Democrats, and the vote was 7 to 2. One of the reasons is that the Republican Party has absolutely ZERO desire to win on the abortion issue. And that's because abortion gives the GOP a clear focal point with potentially unlimited organizing power. And it's an even simpler message to sell than religion, since we are "pro-life." (if that was true, however, they wouldn't be actively trying to repeal healthcare for up to 30 million Americans, nor would they be so pro-gun, pro-war, pro-death penalty, pro welfare cuts, pro- social security cuts, pro- drone strikes, etc). The Republican party officially became "pro-life" in 1976, thanks to Jesse Helms (R-NC). The only reason no serious challenge was brought within the pa...
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