To: Syncro
Yes, we don't understand why, and the Democrats are not interested in what God wants and many Conservatives don't understand. But this a good example of following God's plan instead of our own even if we don't fully understand it.
This is why "God's plan" shouldn't be used to form public policy. Most people who call themselves Christian have no idea what "God's plan" is. Its subjective and unverifiable.
My point stands that quoting bible verses to support policy scares people and drives them away. I wish pro-lifers would stop doing it because it guarantees that only practicing Christians will listen and these people are most likely already on the pro-life bandwagon.
Using scripture also damages all of republican party because it becomes guilty by association. The party will lose credibility in issues like American sovereignty, national defense, property rights and income redistribution since the party will be viewed simply as a bunch of bible thumpers.
If abortion is so wrong, it should be easy to argue it from a non-scriptual point of view. Use scientific evidence and non-ranting presentations to get the point across. It will help our cause.
By the way, the nation will never adopt the catholic view on contraception - please don't try to push that.
To: JeffAtlanta
"By the way, the nation will never adopt the catholic view on contraception - please don't try to push that."
Until 80 years ago or so, it was the dominant view of both America and all of Christendom. Ditto the "Catholic" view of divorce. Why do you INSIST that we will NEVER return to those Christian values upon which this country was founded?
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11/15/2004 3:11:46 AM PST by
narses
(Free Republic is pro-God, pro-life, pro-family + Vivo Christo Rey!)
To: JeffAtlanta
Most people who call themselves Christian have no idea what "God's plan" is. Its subjective and unverifiable. Sorry dude, it exists...perhaps one day you will read it...it's called the Bible, and I'm pretty sure its still in print...
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