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The Patron Saint of Civility Libs (libreddit.privacydev.net)
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Dutchman Dirk Willems was a religious prisoner who escaped in 1569, but when the guard pursuing him fell through the ice of a river, Willems turned around to save the guard. He was then recaptured and burned at stake.

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[-] kot@hexbear.net 34 points 2 months ago

Nah, that guy is one of the few rare Christians who actually follow Jesus' teachings. Civility libs don't have an ounce of this guy's conviction for what they believe in.

[-] HumanBehaviorByBjork@hexbear.net 5 points 2 months ago

he shouldn't have

[-] Tunnelvision@hexbear.net 4 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I can sympathize with Christians if they’re for real about their beliefs and whatnot, but I woulda let that mf drown

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