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GOP's `Christian nation'(party platform)
Boston Globe ^ | July 12, 2004 | Cathy Young

Posted on 07/12/2004 5:10:45 PM PDT by take

Edited on 07/12/2004 5:13:16 PM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]

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1 posted on 07/12/2004 5:10:46 PM PDT by take
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I object as much as anyone else to the Democrats' anti-religious and anti-Christian bigotry, but this plank is just stupid.


2 posted on 07/12/2004 5:14:35 PM PDT by Unam Sanctam
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To: Unam Sanctam

Couldn't agree more.


3 posted on 07/12/2004 5:16:50 PM PDT by Cousin Eddie
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To: Unam Sanctam

Almost like they're ASKING the Dims to pile on.


4 posted on 07/12/2004 5:18:33 PM PDT by EggsAckley
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To: take
"the United States of America is a Christian nation."

I pray that it will be someday.

5 posted on 07/12/2004 5:20:15 PM PDT by Luke (u)
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To: take

It's about time the Republican Party starts to distinguish itself from the Democrats and acknowledge America as a Christian Nation.


6 posted on 07/12/2004 5:21:40 PM PDT by Commander8 (Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth? Galatians 4:16)
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To: Unam Sanctam; All

For the sake of argument..could, IYO..the platform say the "US is a god-fearing nation" or "a religious nmation"..you'd have the same objectors...I say..in for an ounce, in for a pound..might as well stand for your convictions..


7 posted on 07/12/2004 5:23:15 PM PDT by ken5050 (We've looked for WMD in Iraq for LESS time than Hillary looked for the Rose Law firm billing records)
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To: take

YEAH....anyone read the DEM's Party Platform?.....it must be the EVIL NATION.....


8 posted on 07/12/2004 5:23:58 PM PDT by goodnesswins (Never underestimate the desire of a socialist to TAKE AWAY YOUR HARD EARNED FUNDS to help "others")
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To: take
("our nation was founded on fundamental Judeo-Christian principles based on the Holy Bible").

It's true.

9 posted on 07/12/2004 5:28:56 PM PDT by Aquamarine
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To: Unam Sanctam

Sadly, If "America is a Constitutional Republic" was considered at all, it was probably rejected because it isn't something people can relate to.


10 posted on 07/12/2004 5:33:21 PM PDT by tacticalogic ( Controlled application of force is the sincerest form of communication.)
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To: Unam Sanctam
I object as much as anyone else to the Democrats' anti-religious and anti-Christian bigotry, but this plank is just stupid.

This will please exactly one constituency: evangelical Christians who believe that the Republican party should promote Christian values. It will only serve to intensify criticism that there is no room for non-Christians in the GOP.

It is getting to the point in this country where Christians are not so much interested in their neighbors coming to Christ as they are their neighbors acting like Christians. The church has prospered amidst paganism and Communist oppression, but some seem to feel that unless we chisel the word "God" into every public building, the gates of Hell may finally prevail.

11 posted on 07/12/2004 5:35:07 PM PDT by kezekiel
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It's true.

Except the Texas GOP Platform refers only to "Christians," not to "Judeo-Christian." And what exactly do they mean by "Christians?" I've heard people from that area of the Country claim that Catholics aren't Christians.

12 posted on 07/12/2004 5:35:50 PM PDT by Labyrinthos
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To: Unam Sanctam

I agree absolutely. This plank is completely pointless (so, if the party is elected, then what do they plan to do about this?) and just amounts to trolling moderates.


13 posted on 07/12/2004 5:38:03 PM PDT by SedVictaCatoni
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Except the Texas GOP Platform refers only to "Christians," not to "Judeo-Christian." And what exactly do they mean by "Christians?" I've heard people from that area of the Country claim that Catholics aren't Christians.

Wrong, here is the exact wording from the plank.

Christian Nation- The Republican Party of Texas affirms that the United States of America is a Christian nation, and the public acknowledgement of God is undeniable in our history. Our nation was founded on fundamental Judeo-Christian principles based on the Holy Bible. The Party affirms freedom of religion, and rejects efforts of courts and secular activists who seek to remove and deny such a rich heritage from our public lives.

The next plank is on free excericse of religion and the plank after is on religious institutions and governments. What exactly is wrong with any of that?
14 posted on 07/12/2004 6:04:44 PM PDT by jf55510
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I've read two on three articles on the platform and this is the first I've learned that the platform actually does refer to "Judeo-Christian priciples." You wouldn't know that from some of the main stream media reports. Thanks for straightening me out.


15 posted on 07/12/2004 6:09:14 PM PDT by Labyrinthos
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Except the Texas GOP Platform refers only to "Christians," not to "Judeo-Christian." And what exactly do they mean by "Christians?" I've heard people from that area of the Country claim that Catholics aren't Christians.

This a a good article that explains the difference. What does 'Judeo-Christian' mean?

16 posted on 07/12/2004 6:15:20 PM PDT by Aquamarine
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To: Aquamarine

Good read, thanks.


17 posted on 07/12/2004 6:18:10 PM PDT by Labyrinthos
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To: Unam Sanctam

As one who lives in Tx I agree. Founded on religious priciples, whatever, but why state it so narrowly? Grrrr


18 posted on 07/12/2004 6:19:46 PM PDT by Smartaleck
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"What exactly is wrong with any of that?"

It excludes the fact that the Bible consists of two books one of which is the Hebrew Bible and implies that the principles alluded to are Christian only, to the exclusion of half the book from which those values and the heritage of Christ himself are derived.

Yes, it does allude to the Judea aspect further on, but why fan the flames of controversy if it serves no obvious point?

Lastly, the verbiage dismisses the fact that several of the founding fathers were Deist.
19 posted on 07/12/2004 6:31:23 PM PDT by Smartaleck
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Good read, thanks.

You're welcome.
The last sentence in that article is a stunner.

20 posted on 07/12/2004 6:38:46 PM PDT by Aquamarine
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