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ZOT! Why the constant posts on religion?
None but me

Posted on 02/26/2010 11:53:37 PM PST by knowshon

I have always thought this was a great site to get great political info. I come here for political/journalistic references. If you are going to make your queries 'Religious,' why not go to the religious talking board. I have been slammed here on what people believe is my perceived religion. These were for comments which didnt mention religion, and didnt have religious overtones. I


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To: knowshon

Religious posts are in the religion forum. If you don’t like them don’t go there.


21 posted on 02/27/2010 12:33:56 AM PST by Lucius Cornelius Sulla (Pray for my soul. More things are wrought by prayer Than this world dreams of.-- Idylls of the King)
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To: Persevero

All I am questioning are the constant posts wholly consumed by religion in a forum which should be dedicated to political posts. I am religious, but it is weird to me that people feel the need to advocate their religion in the wrong forum. If the people here at “Free Republic,” means spot to debate religion - have at it.

And for the condescending people who think that your post count at FR makes you any less of an advocate, I wont take issue with you, but will question your frame of judgment.


22 posted on 02/27/2010 12:37:36 AM PST by knowshon (How Dare They)
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To: knowshon

If you think there ain't no religion involved in politics, then you're wrong son. You're dead wrong.

(Yeah, I'm preachin')

23 posted on 02/27/2010 12:39:19 AM PST by Semper Mark (As graceful as a bulldozer and as subtle as a wrecking ball.)
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To: knowshon

You get to pick and choose which threads you want to read.

Freedom, it’s a wonderful thing, aint it?


24 posted on 02/27/2010 12:39:25 AM PST by Grimmy (equivocation is but the first step along the road to capitulation)
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To: KoRn
"If you don’t prefer to read posts regarding religion, then don’t read them. . . . No one forces you to click on them...."

So I click on "News/Activism" [Browse by Forum] and get something that should be "General/Chat" like Why the constant posts on religion?.

Nothing on this website bugs me; too much on this website is wonderful.

yitbos

25 posted on 02/27/2010 12:40:13 AM PST by bruinbirdman ("Those who control language control minds.")
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To: Grimmy

Yes when I post on a political thread, I will have a political response. How dare I respond to religion.


26 posted on 02/27/2010 12:44:13 AM PST by knowshon (How Dare They)
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To: P-Marlowe

Sometimes they also post threads from the General Chat category in the News/Activism section, which annoys me. Sometimes I’d like to complaint, but I know I’d probably just get clobbered, so I just scroll down and ignore them.


27 posted on 02/27/2010 12:48:18 AM PST by Calusa (The pump won't prime 'cause the vandals took the handle. Quoth Bob Dylan.)
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To: knowshon

Hello. I do not know you. We may have posted to each other in the past but I do not recall. I have no opinion of you personally, but if I may I am going to address your question.

First, you may disagree that we are a Christian nation. Fine, you’re entitled to that pinion. However with a history like ours, replete with religious influence in our founding, the people involved and more its always a subject for correction in my view. Seems that before the mid 60’s this was not an issue. 174 years of religion and our government coexisting fine until liberals came along and started outlawing God.

Second: Religion has a part, even if not the Christian influence. To suggest that a person does not at all allow their religion to influence their motives and actions is ridiculous. To further suggest that they must is beyond ridiculous. You can’t. You are a mixture of all things including your religion.

Third, I am very doubtful that many people in our country have any real education as to what levels of religious (Christian predominantly) beliefs have had on us. Seems that liberals first successful action was to attack the teaching of such factual events and actions just so they could raise up a Godless country and claim its successful because they did so. They lie. Worse, they know it. It is a battle that too many people have sat back and not stood up to be counted for while those who have done so have been torn down and had their character assassinated for trying.


28 posted on 02/27/2010 12:51:30 AM PST by ICE-FLYER (God bless and keep the United States of America)
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To: knowshon

Seems like you keep your beliefs in a box and expect everyone else to do likewise! That’s ain’t going to happen - conservatives LIVE their beliefs!


29 posted on 02/27/2010 12:54:11 AM PST by presently no screen name
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To: presently no screen name
"conservatives LIVE their beliefs!"

A standing ovation from Markos33, FRiend!

30 posted on 02/27/2010 12:58:10 AM PST by Semper Mark (As graceful as a bulldozer and as subtle as a wrecking ball.)
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To: knowshon
Ask yourself a few questions:
“How much am I paying for the use of this site?”
“Why are there no advertisements?”
“Is this site government run?”

You'll notice that you are not paying, in any way other than voluntary, direct contributions, for the use of this site.

Jim Robinson, the owner of FreeRepublic, has a link to his statement of purpose for the site on the Home page (which can be accessed by clicking the text “FreeRepublic” in the upper-left of virtually every page on the site). The statement can be reached directly by clicking http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1103363/posts.

You'll notice he doesn't equivocate about his beliefs in God or otherwise.

My observation would be:
This site is not a service to “the public”, but a service “by a Patriot for the republic”. It's a gathering of like-minded individuals, sharing information and perspectives.

If you are not agreeable, then don't participate. If you involve yourself in unwanted ways (as defined by JimRob) you may be banned.

If you think you have a better way, you have the freedom to go create your own site. If JimRob considers it a valuable resource, he may link to it.

31 posted on 02/27/2010 12:58:45 AM PST by plsjr (<>< ... http://NewSpring.cc/webservice - check it out!)
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To: woofie

Prove it


32 posted on 02/27/2010 12:58:54 AM PST by mamelukesabre (Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum (If you want peace prepare for war))
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To: fr_freak

You are a rare sane man on this forum in these times. FR religious folks are about as nuts as you can get lately. I’ve been at my wits end regarding some of these yahoos AND THEIR disgusting moderators. It makes me sick. These people are a disgrace. But the politics end is still good.


33 posted on 02/27/2010 1:02:27 AM PST by mamelukesabre (Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum (If you want peace prepare for war))
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To: plsjr

I have read Jim Robinson’s statement, and if you think I have viloated it, report me. I bcertainly believe in its principles.


34 posted on 02/27/2010 1:04:43 AM PST by knowshon (How Dare They)
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To: cynwoody
anybody who claims to have a private line on God should be viewed with profound suspicion. Such a person is either deluded or evil.

And I say that anyone who thinks NO ONE has a personal relationship with God is deluded or evil.
35 posted on 02/27/2010 1:05:00 AM PST by presently no screen name
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To: ICE-FLYER

pompous jerk. What makes you think this thread is anti religion?


36 posted on 02/27/2010 1:06:28 AM PST by mamelukesabre (Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum (If you want peace prepare for war))
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To: plsjr

wow, your post is quite a piece. Of what I won’t expound on.


37 posted on 02/27/2010 1:07:59 AM PST by mamelukesabre (Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum (If you want peace prepare for war))
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To: Yaelle
Not something G-d Himself worries about

How is it that you come to know this? Direct experience or informercials?:)

38 posted on 02/27/2010 1:14:16 AM PST by ninonitti
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To: knowshon

When you said “posts”, did you mean the threads that one opens to read and/or reply to, or did you mean the individual replies within a thread?


39 posted on 02/27/2010 1:18:14 AM PST by deks
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To: Grimmy

Wouldnt a smart guy put up a religious post in a forum called ‘Religious Posts.’ You would put it elsewhere?


40 posted on 02/27/2010 1:18:44 AM PST by knowshon (How Dare They)
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