knowshon
Since Jul 2, 2009
Hmmmm, this should be a good thread.
I like that. Reminds me of Laurie Anderson ... Isn't it ... Isn't it just ...
Generally speaking, anybody who claims to have a private line on God should be viewed with profound suspicion. Such a person is either deluded or evil.
Freepers are by Nature, Principled
As such, the Foundation of those Principles
is also important to discuss
I For one would be interested in
Taoist and Buddhist viewpoints on political thought.
It would be “interesting”
Atheist Conservatives can be
powerful sources of insight also
Ones “Metaphysic” powerfully colors
how one views the Universe and our part in it
Subsequently, it is a proper discussion point on this Forum
Shouldn’t this be posted over in “Religion”?
I’ve grown used to it. But I will agree with you that some of the discussions are basically arguments about how many angels fit on the head of a pin. :) Not something G-d Himself worries about.
Just skip the garbage posts that’s what I do.
Your incomplete rant and newbie status aside, I find that the inter-denominational backbiting that goes on here quite often is counter-productive to conservative goals. Protestant vs. Catholic vs. Mormon vs. whatever only serves to divide us at a time when we all need to be as united as possible.
Many of us have religious reasons for our opinions. So, when we give our opinions, we often refer to the religious underpinnings for them.
If you don’t prefer to read posts regarding religion, then don’t read them. That’s what I’ve always done since I’ve been here.
No one forces you to click on them....
Religious posts are in the religion forum. If you don’t like them don’t go there.
If you think there ain't no religion involved in politics, then you're wrong son. You're dead wrong.
You get to pick and choose which threads you want to read.
Freedom, it’s a wonderful thing, aint it?
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.
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!
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You'll notice he doesn't equivocate about his beliefs in God or otherwise.
My observation would be:
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Inciting religious bickering in conservative political discussions is an easy way to inject disunity, especially when the commie opposition otherwise stands to lose by unprecedented margins.
Those who are arguing arcane religious points at a time such as this, when freedom is in such peril, are working for the enemy.
I agree with you about the direction FR has taken ovverthe years. Not only are the endless religious threads posted, but people ask for advice on gun purchases, computer repair, child rearing and lately somebody has started posting recipes, for Gods sake.
Even I have fallen for some of them, subscribing to certain ping lists that interest me quite beyond the political arena.
If there were any conservative web sites as big as FR, I would consider moving there. Meanwhile I just ignore the threads that I have no interest in or that have proven to be propaganda or spam.
.....Bob