Why is the usual stereotype of liberals as unreligious so common in America? Every democratic politician in Congress is a Christian, so why are we held in the 'ungodly' position? Is it because allow others NOT to be Christian is un-Christian? Isn't makeing the judgement that all liberals are un-Christian a little un-Christian in itself?
2006-07-02 07:31:57 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
As the Bible says, you will know them by their fruits. Need I say more?
2006-07-02 07:41:37 · answer #1 · answered by Kitten 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Liberals may be better categorized as agnostic rather than not believing in a "higher power". Religions could be viewed as a structured way to live, act, and think as a route to the spiritual life. Therefore, a religion would be viewed as not allowing the individual to think for him/herself. The Liberal wants to think of him/herself as an intellectual who thinks rather than being led.
Barak Obama's recent declarations (in a political sense) are trying to regain or appeal to the Christian conservative population that reared up in the last presidential election.
As far as the question about what is "un-Christian" - there are far too many ways Christians interpret Christianity and what is the "right" way to think. The Biblical writings are often interpreted (literally) to suit the particular group rather than being understood as more of a guideline or process to help all mankind.
2006-07-02 14:51:17 · answer #2 · answered by Mary N 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is a little un Christian to say that. Some liberals do allow God to be involved in public life. I don't really think the others are godless; I think they are busy accommodating everyone else's religions or lack there of, trying not to offend anybody. So, they thought the way to do this was to take God and put him in a drawer. Instead, they offended the Christians because they'd prefer to take God out of the drawer and put him on the desk at least with everybody else's "gods."
2006-07-02 14:37:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because, if I'm not mistaken, the leader of the DNC is not a Christian and is godless. Also, the Democrat party was high jacked by the anti-Christian, homosexual, Hollywood liberal left. The party is run by the minority. Plus, many of the so-called Christians of the Democrat politicians don't believe in putting their beliefs into practice when it comes to issues of morality.
2006-07-02 14:37:56 · answer #4 · answered by Life 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You say every democrat in congress is a christian!! I don't think you know what it means to be a christian. One is not a christian just because he says "i'm a christian" to get votes. Liberals have become "ungodly" because you put yourself in the role of God. You attempt to usurp his authority. You decide for yourself what is right or wrong instead of accepting the word of God as your standard. You piece together your own God from so many other religions and teach this others.
We do not make you "ungodly". You make yourselves that way.
2006-07-02 14:42:41 · answer #5 · answered by unicorn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had not heard that liberals are nonreligious. Although it may be because the Democratic party supports a woman right to choose and a more liberal stand on gay rights. Some conservatives may feel that position is not Bible based. But overall our country is not as moral as it once was, unfortunately when we make laws to change things it doesn't work out as well as we would have hoped. Being religious is more than being moral but its a start.
2006-07-02 14:55:20 · answer #6 · answered by Trevor 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because people see liberals as people who have certain different views on Christianity. If a person believes in something that Christianity is tough on, then that person is unfairly labeled an "un-christian."
2006-07-02 14:36:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Several reasons I think:
1. Conservatives have cooped the religious position and are extremely vocal --even evangelical-- about it .
2. Many of the most active liberals believe in a secular politic and thus don't wear their religion on their sleeve.
2006-07-02 14:40:07 · answer #8 · answered by chris8myshoe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There stands on certain politics are not that of christians.But are rather just that "liberal",And I do not have bias toward either side.I am who I am neither democrat or republican.To me they are no different then the crips,andthe bloods at times the way they fuss ,and "claim their set".
2006-07-02 14:42:02 · answer #9 · answered by sonburst 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just consider the 'godless' label source. How could anyone as dark and nasty as Coulter is know much about god herself? ; )
Jesus was liberal. Change and growth is liberal. If it weren't for those who saw possibilities of what is possible, all the 'god fearing folks" would still be in a cave scratching their fleas ; )
2006-07-02 14:39:40 · answer #10 · answered by American Spirit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because stereotyping is easy. No one is 100% Liberal or 100% conservative. There are a million shades of gray.
2006-07-02 14:40:19 · answer #11 · answered by rykkardo8 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋