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[Luis Gonzalez]

Funny, I was just looking for a link to Matthew 13:24-30.

But I think its meaning may be lost to the likes of him.

[First Amendment]

Sinkspur - I responded to the two Freepers in the referenced post who had made a comment or two about you, and I responded as you can see. I had not read the posts wherein it was discussed how rude it is to comment about a Freeper without pinging them. I did not know this "rule", and did it without trying to be rude. I apoligize and will not do so again!

[mugsy]

As a nation of Christians, why can't we worship our God as se see fit?

Unfortunately, we're not a nation of Christians any more. We've past the point of no return. All that's left is to sit back and laugh at the human folly.

[concerned about politics]

To quell this avalanche of moral breakdown, the "Reclaim America" element of the Christian right is subtly advocating establishing, not a particular denomination, but the Christian religion.

Mans wisdom is foolishness.
This is from a Jewish web site that doesn't follow the Christ. How can your copy and paste be an unbiased opinion and expect me to accept it as truth?
You think a non Christian supporting Jewish site is relevant to American history?

[concerned about politics]

So your argument is that people who have already revealed themselves as liars and users of the Gospel to gain wordly goods are known to be bad, but those apparently using it now, because they have yet to be exposed, can't possibly be doing the very same thing?

By their fruits we know them.

How about if we take Thmas Jefferson's advice, and not elect people based on theor mouthing of Biblical concepts and eliminate the possibility of elevating a false Christian to power?

How about we all vote for whomever we choose? What a concept!

[WOSG]

A) It was a metaphor, not literal.
B) I dont think there is nothing at all wrong with being gay, Luis would certainly agree with that. It's a constitutional right to him. OTOH I dont use the F-- word. Watch youself.
C) I was too hasty to reach to ad hominem, as I crossed swords with him over the USSC ruling on Lawrence v Texas where he defended yet another excercise in Judicial over-reach and showed himself to be immune to common sense and reason.
D) Since it apparently offends, it is withdrawn. Luis is now mere "buddy of ACLU".
E) I'm not a good Christian. You insult good Christians by trying to compare me to them. Stop it.

[concerned about politics]

Unfortunately, we're not a nation of Christians any more. We've past the point of no return. All that's left is to sit back and laugh at the human folly.

A poll was taken of Americans during the abortion debates. 90% of Americans say they believe there is a God.

[WOSG]

Brian... it's time the vocal minority stopped telling the majority what to do by abusing the court system and twisting the intent of the separation of church and state. This country was FOUNDED on there being a GOD and with everyone being able to believe in WHATEVER type of GOD they wanted.... separation of Church and State was so the government could not tell people WHAT GOD to worship.... not to say there wasn't a GOD.

Greg Colburn

http://www.foe.com/neweagletalk/_disc3/0000019c.htm

[sinkspur]

Pram, it's not a "rule" at Free Republic.

It's a "rule" with me, and it's just good manners, in general.

You're not gonna get banned for gossipping about a FReeper behind his/her back.

But, if it's me you're gossipping about, and I see it, I'm gonna ride your ass unmercifully.

[Luis Gonzalez]

"You think a non Christian supporting Jewish site is relevant to American history?"

So now, your contention is that ONLY Christians understand American History?

Your tree just bore fruit, and now I know you.

[MatthewViti]

No doubt we're living at the start of the end. Enjoy the ride folks.

[Luis Gonzalez]

"It's a constitutional right to him."

It's a sad thing; requiring lies to advance your point of view.

You are right in opne aspect however, you wouldn't know a good Christian if one brought you back to life.

[First Amendment]

Well, we could have killers, rapists, theives, and other Democrats as representitives, or we could have honest, moral, upright men. Choose thou, whom would you vote?

>>>Then again, you equate the ability to quote the Gospel with honesty, and moral uprighteness.

Remember Bill Clinton walking out of Church carrying a huge Bible? <<<

Luis, why do you equate being religious with being a fake religious person? The problem with those of you who are against the public display of any religious expression is that you apparently want all religion in the closet; you equate any public religious expression as phone, false, done for show or gain. So many on this and other threads keep calling Judge Moore all kinds of names, claiming he's performing drama for show, for political gain, etc. Can't you see the difference between a phony liar like Clinton and his big Bible and a sincere religious person like Moore?

Do you really think that the only sincere religious people are those who never express themselves in public?

[Nowhere Man]

As I have feared for many years liberalism is a widespread epidemic in the USA,with no cure in sight.

'Fraid you're right and some here have bought into some of that too. Personally as I get older, there is a side of me that sometimes think that it will get to the point where the U.S. will break up into two or more countries where the ideologies will go their separate ways. In short, I think we need a divorce from the liberals and their ACLU buddies. If they want to go their own way, fine but let us go our way in peace too. You might see a future American with a liberal country from Boston to DC, maybe a Conservative south and west (maybe two separate nations, the free city of San Franscisco, various American Indian nations, and in Utah, the "Deseret Republic." Maybe I read too much post-apocalyptic science fiction, alternate history, and post nuclear war role playing games, but as I read more about it, sometimes this idea appeals to me more. I know some of this sounds a bit geeky, I'm a geek at heart, but even Walter Williams, noted libertarian wrote about this during the 2000 election if I recall correctly. All I can say is I'm tired of having our values and culture we hold dear to our heart being assaulted and and attacked, I'm willing to have such a divorce if they go their way and we go ours.

[mugsy]

"All that's left is to sit back and laugh at the human folly."

A very athiest thing to do.

Maybe I should clarify myself. I'm not laughing at the Christians who are peacefully protesting. I just think it's not going to stop the forces of darkness from removing the symbols of our faith from the public domain. However, I do laugh in derision at the people who think they will succeed in removing God from our lives (or remain prosperous and secure after removing Him from their lives).

[mugsy]

A poll was taken of Americans during the abortion debates. 90% of Americans say they believe there is a God.

So do New Agers, Satanists and Episcopalians. What's your point?

[Luis Gonzalez]

The most religious people I have ever known did not feel the need to constantly proclaim their Christianity to the four winds, the least religious ones did.

"The faith you mention has doubtless its use in the world; I do not desire to see it diminished, nor would I endeavour to lessen it in any man. But I wish it were more productive of good works than I have generally seen it: I mean real good works, works of kindness, charity, mercy, and publick spirit; not holiday-keeping, sermon-reading or hearing, performing church ceremonies, or making long prayers, filled with flatteries or compliments, despised even by wise men, and much less capable of pleasing the deity. The worship of God is a duty, the hearing and reading of sermons may be useful; but if men rest in hearing and praying, as too many do, it is as if a tree should value itself on being watered and putting forth leaves, though it never produced any fruit." --- Benjamin Franklin

[Luis Gonzalez]

"The problem with those of you who are against the public display of any religious expression."

I've never said that, I have directed all my comments at sectarian displays in Government buildings.

Please don't put words in my mouth, and then attack me for something I've never said.