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I say this without hyperbole: this might actually be the best thinkpiece on this subject matter on which I am SO very tired of hearing.

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thank u for saying that this is the best think piece of all time, i also agree that it is the best

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May 20Liked by matthew pierce

Can't believe Wes Anderson would do this to Harrison Butker.

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Wait, there are people out there who actually drink buttermilk?! Thank you for alerting me; I repent of not having been mad about it before. I guess that's a sin of commiseration, right?

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May 20Liked by matthew pierce

I was thinking the same - "Is Matthew on a jag again or do actual people in his life do this?" But then I remembered that if he actually had people in his life, he'd have no time to thoroughly study the profound topic covered in this article

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May 20Liked by matthew pierce

This made me really angry.

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May 20Liked by matthew pierce

I’m going to make some cornbread and add it to a glass of buttermilk and read this to my family at dinner

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May 30Liked by matthew pierce

lolllll. my favorite part of the bible is when David falls in the den of whales on his way to ninevah. But then he and his friends pray to God but all his friends had fallen asleep so he naps too and then He hears God in the calm still ocean breeze. SO GOOD

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Jun 4Liked by matthew pierce

Ok this was the best thing I've read today. Many thanks to you for making me laugh, and for your glorious quoting of the Bible.

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The best summary of expressive individualism out there!

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Also your understanding of the Greek is exquisite

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would make a very good seminary professor. many people are saying this

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👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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I am So glad I discovered your Substack!! Laughing my way through every paragraph! You are brilliant, witty and So real. Such a breath of fresh air!

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thanks for reading :)

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Knowing that this will offend you deeply, I found your descriptions here to be brilliant! The state of offence is the single most thrilling attitude to have, EVER!!

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i am offended by anyone who enjoys my work tbh

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Jun 4Liked by matthew pierce

"I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member,” (Groucho Marx)

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Referring to the vernacular of some years ago

”Sucks to be you!”

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My favorite thing about this piece is the references to scripture. If this wasn’t theologically sound, I would never read it.

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lot of bad theology out there, from people other than me

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“I will not leave these people in the ditch. I will teach them how to be outraged by every new thing.” A true and compassionate shepherd! 😂

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The parable of the Peter, the pig, and the prodigal son is my favorite.

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Please tell me more about pigs.

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