Christophobia

[D22369 0]

A bit of a sidetrack, but, what do you have to offer those folks who suffer from unresolved issues of anger, anxiety, depression and guilt? ***

well.. they recently began printing up new bumperstickers for the masses.

Guilt - fear - mass insanity - three cheers for christianity!!



my sister had the bumpersticker made up and it wasnt in the window of her car more than a couple days before some nut tossed a brick through it, gotta love the irony... peacefull my ass

Roy

They say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it.

[Royd 0]

We have an overriding cause, sins, guilt, atonement, indulgences, believers, and infedels, who must be destroyed or marginalized.
We have a theocracy, who's authority, must not be questioned.

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Sorry, is this your argument for religion?

Maybe you would have understood my statement, if I'd said, "What we have, here."
Despite the left's so called desire, to be free, from the bonds of religion, they continue to find boogiemen, which are going to destroy the world, and they must fight against them.
In the process, they attach all of the attributes of religion, which they, supposedly despise, to the invisible struggle.

[billvon 2,381]

>Despite the left's so called desire, to be free, from the bonds of religion,
>they continue to find boogiemen, which are going to destroy the world, and
>they must fight against them.

It's Irony Friday here on Speaker's Corner.

Refer to the first post of this thread, in which the author describes a desire to be free of the evil "leftist progressives", the "secular tidal wave" that has caused "pornography, abortion, homosexuality, promiscuity, the AIDS epidemic, soaring out-of-wedlock births, sky-rocketing divorce rates and the breakdown of the family." That's an awful lot of boogiemen! Look how scary they are. AIDS! Caused by secular progressives! They will destroy the world!

Why, it's nothing less than a "war waged by liberals on Christianity." Christians must "rise from their apathy or they will be driven into the catacombs once again" - and America will be destroyed! Christians "must boldly stand against any who attempt to degrade our Christian heritage." Very scary!

The odd thing is, I bet you actually believe that crap while simultaneously mocking other people who feel exactly the same way. That takes some serious mental gymnastics.

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Freedom OF religion also includes freedom FROM religion. What part of this do you not understand?

The part where you keep butting in. If you want freedom from religion, don't enter the discussions. Capish?

However, you cannot choose Jesus unless He first chooses you. Obviously, that interaction hasn't blossomed to full glory, yet.

You posted the link to that bullshit here. Why do you post links to religious bullshit if you aren't trying to proselytize, as in, push religion on others?

You deliberately pick a fight, then whine about being called on it. Brilliant...

That is real christian of you.

[RonD1120 58]

Darn, I guess you missed my introductory line in the OP. My mistake, I assume awareness on the part of the readers.

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You posted the link to that bullshit here. Why do you post links to religious bullshit if you aren't trying to proselytize, as in, push religion on others?

You deliberately pick a fight, then whine about being called on it. Brilliant...

That is real christian of you.

Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

[funjumper101 15]

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Darn, I guess you missed my introductory line in the OP. My mistake, I assume awareness on the part of the readers.

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You posted the link to that bullshit here. Why do you post links to religious bullshit if you aren't trying to proselytize, as in, push religion on others?

You deliberately pick a fight, then whine about being called on it. Brilliant...

That is real christian of you.

You prove my point perfectly. You post a load of crap here and expect one line to cover you. How unchristian of you to go around picking fights.

I'll bet you are in for one hell of a surprise when you pass on. I don't think god is real keen on false christians. Especially those that deride part of the population as evil, simply because of the way god made them.

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We have an overriding cause, sins, guilt, atonement, indulgences, believers, and infedels, who must be destroyed or marginalized.
We have a theocracy, who's authority, must not be questioned.

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Sorry, is this your argument for religion?

Maybe you would have understood my statement, if I'd said, "What we have, here."
Despite the left's so called desire, to be free, from the bonds of religion, they continue to find boogiemen, which are going to destroy the world, and they must fight against them.
In the process, they attach all of the attributes of religion,

Religion, which you presumably think is a good thing.

So, once again, is this your argument for religion?

Do you want to have an ideagasm?

[RonD1120 58]

I refer you to post #44 this thread. Have a good weekend.

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How unchristian of you to go around picking fights.

Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

[Andrewwhyte 1]

>As they say, if religion didn't exist, humans would invent it...

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Religion didn't exist and man did invent it. Whether you believe in an omniscient Gods or not, religion is man's reaction to the belief that Gods does exist.

Fixed it.

[RonD1120 58]

BTW, Thank you for the kind words. I think you are getting to know me.

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Ron's a big boy; he doesn't sugar-coat his views; he willingly, and frequently, puts his views on here inviting spirited debate. And to your point, he gives as good as he gets, and is unabashed about offending the general readership, just as many of us are. Over the course of many threads, it's very even. None of which, by the way, is intended as a criticism of Ron; just pointing out that even though Christians are horribly persecuted in America, RonD is not.

Go get 'em, Ron.

Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

[RonD1120 58]

I want to say no, however, my voting record indicates otherwise.

I voted for George W. because he and his brother, Jeb, visited the homeless ministry where I was employed. I had the opportunity to meet them both and was impressed. He supported the faith based initiative and that was a big plus for my field at the time.

The second time around I voted for him because we were at war.

I voted for McClain because he was all we had that stood the slightest chance of defeating the unabashed socialism coming at us. He is a RINO so I am not certain how much better we would have faired had he won.

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. would you vote for an agnostic or atheist president if it was the better choice for the people?

Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

[Calvin19 0]

You voted for Palin?

DUDE.


not cool.

[RonD1120 58]

I have no interest in being cool.

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You voted for Palin?

DUDE.


not cool.

Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

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You voted for Palin?

DUDE.


not cool.

Cheech and Chong - "I used to all messed up on drugs, now I'm all messed up on the Lord"

It does seem to have a negative effect on one's judgement, doesn't it?

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The second time around I voted for him because we were at war.

I voted for McClain because he was all we had that stood the slightest chance of defeating the unabashed socialism coming at us. He is a RINO so I am not certain how much better we would have faired had he won.

Unabashed socialism? WTF?

Jesus was a capitalist? Care for the poor and unwanted = capitalist? Jesus was a Right Wing Conservative that supported the status quo? I don't think so...

Ron, do you read the bible and believe you truly understand the teachings of the Lord Jesus? His politics were 180 degrees off of yours, in the context of his times. Your maker is not going to be very happy with you when you are called to account.

What about the "socialist" public schools? My money paying for other people's kids getting an education for FREE? I don't think so.

What about the "socialist" fire departments? My money being used to protect others? NO WAY!!!

Socialist Police departments? BAD IDEA!!!

RWCs and their "socialist" bullshit lines are ridiculous. It is an exact retread of the "red scare" of the fifities. The "godless communists" will come for us!!!

[philh 0]

How is Obama a socialist? Do you even know what socialism is?
I was taughht in economics that socialism is the idea that the workers should own industries either directly or indirectly via the state. Since I see no plans in Obama's legislative programme to nationalise the majority of Us busineses's, I would conclude he is not a socialist. In fact isnt he priavtising NASA launch business? Hows that socialist?

Furthermore capitlaism is the idea that one doesnt need a top down planner to create effiecency in a complex system like an economy. This is exactly the same idea as in evolution. Im always perplexed at why Conservatives seem to supprot capitlaism and oppose evolution. Both are the same idea that effeciency results not from top down design but from competition.

If things have got so much worse, where is you data to support this notion?

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How is Obama a socialist? Do you even know what socialism is?

That's the problem: anti-Socialism has been a secular religion in the US for 100 years now. It's part of the national psyche and fiber. Truth is, most Americans wouldn't know Socialism if they tripped over it. "Socialism!" is used simply as a pejorative, like "Blasphemy!". Say it (in the US), and the discussion's already over.

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Unabashed socialism? WTF?

Jesus was a capitalist? Care for the poor and unwanted = capitalist? Jesus was a Right Wing Conservative that supported the status quo? I don't think so...

Ron, do you read the bible and believe you truly understand the teachings of the Lord Jesus? His politics were 180 degrees off of yours, in the context of his times. Your maker is not going to be very happy with you when you are called to account.

What about the "socialist" public schools? My money paying for other people's kids getting an education for FREE? I don't think so.

What about the "socialist" fire departments? My money being used to protect others? NO WAY!!!

Socialist Police departments? BAD IDEA!!!

RWCs and their "socialist" bullshit lines are ridiculous. It is an exact retread of the "red scare" of the fifities. The "godless communists" will come for us!!!

The only form of government that is indicated in Scripture is theocracy. Jesus will establish His theocratic government when He returns to begin His Millennial reign. Until then we have to do the best we can with what we have. I don't believe in socialism.

God is neither Republican or Democrat. Some folks do not understand that.

Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

[RonD1120 58]

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How is Obama a socialist? Do you even know what socialism is?

That's the problem: anti-Socialism has been a secular religion in the US for 100 years now. It's part of the national psyche and fiber. Truth is, most Americans wouldn't know Socialism if they tripped over it. "Socialism!" is used simply as a pejorative, like "Blasphemy!". Say it (in the US), and the discussion's already over.

In response to philh, I don't know Socialism to the degree that he does. As you correctly stated, I use the term because that is what I have been taught throughout my life.

Glenn Beck suggests we use the term "Progressive" instead of Socialism. I don't care for that term because it is unfamiliar to me and it sounds benign.

I do not support the Liberal ideology because it promotes secular humanism and increasing governmental control. What is the correct term for this movement in America?

Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

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That seems to be consistent with your apparent belief that if a man is hungry, it is better to give him a fish than to teach him how to fish. I understand.

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A bit of a sidetrack, but, what do you have to offer those folks who suffer from unresolved issues of anger, anxiety, depression and guilt?

Cookies.

[Skyrad 0]

I do think that there is a valid point t be made out of the rather OTT original post. Christmas greetings being thrown out of the window in favour of Happy Hollidays, I find that annoying. Who are these idiots (not just in the USA) who claim that its offensive to other religions and cultures? I've never heard a Muslim or a Jew complain about Chistmas or Easter being celibrated, in fact quite the opposite.
There is a rabid hatred of people worshiping God no matter what their religion, by many atheists who are often fanatical about their non-religion.
I agree that Christians should stand up for thier religion just as Jews and Muslims should too. (Is that the sound of Amazon with a flame thrower behind me I hear...)
As for the Judeo Christianity reference in the OP that always makes me smile, Jews don't believe in Jesus as anything other than a carpenter, the only other world religion that believes he was sent by God is Islam.

When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca

[Andy9o8 0]

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I do not support the Liberal ideology because it promotes secular humanism and increasing governmental control. What is the correct term for this movement in America?

Any single one will necessarily over-simplify and thus be inexact; the fewer words, the more that will likely be the case. How you just referred to it is pretty clear. Pigeon-holes are shackles; best to avoid them.

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How is Obama a socialist? Do you even know what socialism is?

That's the problem: anti-Socialism has been a secular religion in the US for 100 years now. It's part of the national psyche and fiber. Truth is, most Americans wouldn't know Socialism if they tripped over it. "Socialism!" is used simply as a pejorative, like "Blasphemy!". Say it (in the US), and the discussion's already over.

Even Republican Congressman Dr. Ron Paul, who not incidentally has authored five books on economics, says that Obama is not a socialist:

http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/04/ron-paul-president-obama-is-not-a-socialst.php

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The only form of government that is indicated in Scripture is theocracy. Jesus will establish His theocratic government when He returns to begin His Millennial reign. Until then we have to do the best we can with what we have. I don't believe in socialism.

in 2012?

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I agree that Christians should stand up for thier religion just as Jews and Muslims should too. (Is that the sound of Amazon with a flame thrower behind me I hear...)

So do you want us to sit down and sing kumbah ya now???


Actually if you actually knew me I think you would think differently..

I would support a world where ALL religions or lack thereof were respected equally. I support the right of any person to believe as they see fit.

But reality does tend to get in the way of that now doesn't it. How many muslim countries allow for someone to convert to any other religion?

Personally I am not willing to live in any country where I as a woman am expected to live in what is esentially slavery and not as even a third class citizen.