Probably not the most original thread, or at least the most revelatory...but considering most US christians or religious leaning people are heavily republican or at least conservative. Why is this, it doesn't really make sense to me and probably to anyone who has studied the bible, especially the teachings of Christ.
Jesus for all intents and purposes was an egalitarian and democratic. Far from the any republican talking points. Giving to the poor, helping the unfortunate, loving and forging everyone. I'm not saying the republican party is against any of these, but Jesus would definitely choose the left rather than the right. Also, given that Jesus had no care of monetary goals or ideologies. It's odd that the religious base in the US is right thinking. Interesting really, considering.....
Just a few musings.
The beauty of a religion that has evolved across time, geography and cultures for the past 2000 years, and itself bears the legacy of an even older bronze age religion, is that there is no shortage of nooks and crannies to be found in the broad spectrum of biblical literature to comfortabley shoehorn your own cultural and ideological biases into.
I see it is confusing to you -- kind of like how blacks and minorities consistently vote democrat - even though the democrats have never done anything for them except welfare and en lements which -- acording to Bill Cosby and others - only hurts the community --
Well there is of course the whole Abortion issue - and then the same-sex marraige issue.... kind of big for us bible thumping religious zealots. but then the left has the Jew vote which is somewhat confusing as well - since the right is the big Israel supporter...
Maybe Jews aren't as stupid as you and don't like to be pandered to. "The Jew vote". Nice.
and....... the post that proves the OP's theory.
Not all of us.
Is it worse than the "christianity vote"
First off as a person who grew up in the church let me tell you that it is divided as far as republican or democrat. To say that Christians are mostly repulican is pretty stereotypical. Most people think that because alot of the mega churches are republican but for every 1 mega church there are a ton of smaller churches.
Depending on the Pastor of the church they might not even consider themselves republican or democrat. Sometimes they actually just support whoever looks like the best candidate.
well those that believe in the Bible - literally
What about the not working on the Sabbath issue, and the not eating s fish issue? Which side is the champion of forcing a rapist to marry his victim? Which side is pro-stoning disobedient children to death?
Calling it the "jew vote" is like calling your vote the " sucker vote". It's just rude.
I don't care if your god would favor government depedence, but I will respect any god who appreciates independence, personal responsibility, hard work ethic, etc.
Jesus would probably understand these politicians true motives behind weakening the people through en lements and gaining vast amounts of wealth from throwing out crumbs for votes.
If you don't understand conservative values and cannot see past the smoke and mirrors of the far-left democrat party you would probably ask such a question though.
Nobody in government cares about the not working on the sabbath issue anymore... and I guess we would have to break it down by religion for some of those beliefs you mention.
I am not the one with a banana down the throat avatar.
So you're also a Mark Cuban fan. Cool.
Does the OP not believe a citizen can give to the less fortunate themselves without having to use GOVERNMENT as a middle man?
The middle man that takes YOUR earned money and redistributes it to those who they see fit...
Religion is a great tool the elite has used to control the masses. Thus a great tool for the Republican ideology
Just like Global Warming.
Except you can't scientifically prove religion.
Like GLobal Warming - Cap and Trade - Social Security and every other en lement the givernemnt can use to make you depend upon them and allow them control.
you mean like how they disproved Global Warming right >?
How can you call yourself a Christian if you vote for someone who doesn't believe in putting anyone to death who works on a Saturday?
You mean that literal verse where Christ instructs us to form a bloc and vote for leaders or propositions that will force Christian-principled laws on the masses?
You can't start a war with those 3 "tools" you listed above.
who did? Palin?
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