So, I went to visit my parents after almost a year of them refusing physical visits. They now feel somewhat safe. My dad decides to start trashing Trump. He was spitting out every lie that we've seen shared by CNN/MSNBC/ fake news. He claimed that there was no voter fraud, no antifa at the capital and that the Proud Boys are the ones who burned down cities last year and that BLM was trying to protect their communities. He then went on a rant that I shouldn't have a right to say anything because I didn't vote when I was 24 years old. He made the ridiculous statement that we came SO close to losing our Democracy. My son and I sadly got up and quietly walked out from the visit. My parents are lost. They spent the last 4 years being programmed and there is no hope. They have been lied to so much that no amount of "proof" will change their minds.
My parents are gone, I've lost them.....
?️ DISCUSSION ?
Unless they have gone completely reprobate and worship Satan, there is likely still hope. One golden principle that has always worked for me in difficult and crucial conversations is to find, begin, and build off of common ground. Just one topic on which you can agree provides a foothold. e.g. Maybe issues directly impacting children like the Dr. Suess ban, Rachel Levine, or trans invasion of women's sports.
Knowing my dad he will claim that Levine is a Trump appointment.
lol, you def have your hands full. We'll continue to pray and it may take some time. The outpouring on this thread shows you are not alone and you have an army of big-hearted patriots struggling along with you. With the Good Lord's help, together we'll get there.
omg. smh