We are writing this as BG continues [and I shall continue to do so as long as clerics commit crimes] his Black collar series. He likes [Actually, I don’t like it. Doing so is a necessary burden, one which often makes me feel like I have been wading in a septic tank.] to point out the ‘sins’ of Christians even though he declares there is no such thing as sin. [Yes, and that’s why the series is about “crimes,” not “sins.” Tee knows this because I have explained it to him several times, yet he continues to lie about and misrepresent my views — which, of course, he will deny doing so.]
But, pointing out other people’s mistakes, errors in judgment, and other problems [crimes, David, crimes] doesn’t help anyone [actually it validates the experiences of victims and lets them know others care about what they have gone through]. It only makes the person doing look bad, hate-filled, and antagonistic.
It doesn’t help their reputation either and only inflames the problems between believer and unbeliever. [No, Tee is the only one with enflamed hemorrhoids over the Black Collar Crime Series. Most people appreciate me calling attention to crimes committed by so-called men of God.] We suggest that atheists and BG start removing the beams from their eyes. [ David, by all means, start a blog that reports on criminal behavior by atheists. Show me the “beams.” I have never raped or sexually assaulted anyone. I have never sexually molested children. Have I ever committed a crime? Sure. Who hasn’t — in the strictest sense of the word. I’ve committed a few misdemeanors over the years, but no felonies.] maybe then they would see Christians in a better light. [We see Christianity as it is. And trust me, David, when you are in the picture, all we see is violence and ugliness. Defending rapists, perverts, and child molesters! Dude, you need to get saved!]
They may not want to as they may find out the truth that they are wrong and that may scare them to an early grave. [sigh]
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Finally, make sure to obey Jesus and get the beams out of your eyes so you do not end up like BG, atheists, and bad Christians [like David Tee]. You need to see clearly [believe as David Tee does] before you can help others do the same [defend rapists, perverts, and child molesters].
— “Dr. David Tee (David Thiessen, TheologyArcheology/TEWSNBM), Theologyarcheology: A Site for the Glory of God, Misc. Topics, December 20, 2021
I have previously addressed Tee’s defense of criminal behavior in a post titled David Tee Defends Christian Rapists and Sexual Predators.
Bruce Gerencser, 67, lives in rural Northwest Ohio with his wife of 46 years. He and his wife have six grown children and sixteen grandchildren. Bruce pastored Evangelical churches for twenty-five years in Ohio, Texas, and Michigan. Bruce left the ministry in 2005, and in 2008 he left Christianity. Bruce is now a humanist and an atheist.
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I was sexually abused by a priest. Yes, I feel anger and even hatred toward him–but I only allow it so much brain-space, as he is long dead. On the other hand, I feel real contempt for anyone who tries to excuse those who exploit, sexually or otherwise, those more vulnerable than themselves.
No, DDT – Rape and sexual abuse are crimes and need to be punished to the fullest extent possible by law.
Tee sent me the following email:
“You need to stop being so emotional and over-reactive/ It seems you are too bothered by what I say in my posts. You certainly read too much into what I say just like Ben does and you do a lot of twisting and distorting of my words.”
All I did is quote Tee’s words. He’s so misunderstood,
What bothers me is the fact that a professing Christian resolutely defends Christian rapists, predators, and child molesters; that he sides with abusers and predators, but not their victims; that he condemns people who bring to light the evil that I s done in darkness.
Dr T’s exposition is sickening. He wants people to ignore malignant crimes because it hurts people! What about the damn victims, Dr T? Don’t they deserve justice? Or does Dr T minimize rape as anything that matters. His attitude disgusts me.
He’s also a hoot, telling you to not be emotional. While you express feelings you state yourself clearly and factually. Dr T, OTOH, pretends to be rational and unbiased while slinging around bullshit.* There is an underlying tone with Dr T, and it’s smugly judmental.
*Sorry if I’m saying too many aggressive and angry things, but damn, these fundie types are horrible people.