
Flipping Tables 2. How Do I Talk to My Conservative Family? Part 1
Feb 5, 2025
Engaging with conservative family members can be challenging, especially around hot-button issues. Learn why these conversations matter in today's climate and who should not be engaged. Discover the historical context of abortion debates and the myth of America as a Christian nation. Hear about the impact of fear and community ties on beliefs and the hypocrisy within pro-life politics. Monte offers practical tools and data-driven insights to help navigate these discussions, emphasizing the importance of personal autonomy and real-world consequences.
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Choose Conversations Wisely
- Do not waste time arguing with openly hateful or violent people; disengage from trolls and explosive relatives.
- Plant seeds of doubt with those who are reachable because change can take years and small moments matter.
America Was Meant To Be Secular
- America was designed as a secular republic to protect freedom of religion by ensuring freedom from religion.
- Claiming the U.S. is a "Christian nation" misreads founding intent and fuels dangerous church-state fusion.
Contextualize Scriptural Quotes
- Use context when Christians cite Psalms or Jeremiah; those passages are poetry or collective addresses, not direct rulings on abortion.
- Point out that Jesus and Paul never mention abortion, undermining claims of clear New Testament prohibition.


















