Morality has deterirated drastically in this country because of the leftward drift away from fundamental principles in both religion and in politics that are not based on fundamental biblical or constitutional precepts and principles!!!
Everything from citizenship to just plain patriotism and the "Bill of Rights" has become drastically devalued by every increase in flexibility and each rationalization caused by fear of maginalization, or loss of status, class or influence by holding to fundamentals!!!
"We hold these truths to be self evident" is fundamentalism in it's most fundamental form and is the sole property of conservatives who wish nothing with more vigor than to "conserve" the fundamental nature of our vision of the proper role of government, of, for and by "the people!"
I haven't read the thread, but that pejoritive comment about being "fundamentalist" just triggered this passionate outburst! I don't mean it as a retaliatory strike, but am simply expressing my shock at the idea of once again dissing any of us FReepers as fundamentalists, christian, or otherwise... Now I'll go read the thread and hope I haven't embarressed myself!!!
I am not a religious man. I believe in a higher being, not sure what or who it is. But I believe in the concept of this country. I have taken the oath of an office in the Navy, I have taken the oath of a Notary Public; I would never violate either, I don’t need to be religious to believe that my oath is sacred because I took them for my country.
You dont know me apparently! :)
THATS why FR is not Fundamentalist! :)
Well said.