I had an answer from my last question that made me think.
Do the fundamentalists still have the power they once had? Is the religious lobby in Washington still an issue that Americans need to address?
Personally, coming from Texas, a bible belt state, I am afraid that this lady was correct. We still have to do something about the religious lobby.
Does anyone have any ideas what we can do? If you feel that we need to do anything.
2006-12-11 06:41:26 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Y Doncha, I am so sorry. I gave you a thumbs down and I meant a thumbs up! I agree with you totally and I like the idea that they will undo themselves.
2006-12-11 06:49:06 · update #1
We should not deceive ourselves. The religious right is still a powerful force in American politics. They suffered a severe blow in the last election, but that doesn't mean they're defeated. There are people who still believe that the only way to feel secure is for everyone to believe as they do, or at least for the government to recognize that they are right and everyone else should be "tolerant" of their faith. Christian Nationalists are still fighting for a theocracy, and they're being aided by naive Christians who are fighting against the idea that Christianity has been "under attack by secularism" for the past few decades. These people still have a strong influence on politicians, for they have money and vote religiously (all meanings of the word).
What worries me most is Democratic candidates seeking to steal religious voters away from the right. That will just compound the problem. What we need are more people who truly cherish the American tradition of freedom of religion--as it applies to all religions and moral philosophies, not merely their own.
2006-12-11 06:57:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
1.) ' Texas ' ' Bible Belt ' - Doesn't mean anything. Proven false to it's authority. Under judgement. Like the rest anywhere.
2.) Fundamentalist - American Buzzword. Means nothing. See above.
3.) Religious lobby in Washington. Non existent. Washington. Cardboard town. Americans - indefinite article only acceding to same when it is convenient to do so.
4.) ' We ' ' do something ' ' religious body.' Presumptuous language. ' Americans ' do nothing they are not told to do.
5.) Religion per se, has never really existed in America. Truth, here, has never been a popular item. Saw your 360. Nice paintings. Yours?
2006-12-11 06:49:59 · answer #2 · answered by vanamont7 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
They still have a presence, but I truly think that the Presidency of George W. Bush has made everybody (including Christians like me) to think things over. I don't think Christians will "vote the party line" as much in the future, because....well...you just might end up with another moron.
I think Dubya is probably a fine man, a good friend and probably a good Christian.
He's just been a lousy President.
2006-12-11 06:47:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I feel we need to do nothing. the Ted Haggards of the world will undo themselves....
Look at Pat Robertson. He used to be the Repugnicans choice for President. Now, he is viewed as a crackpot by most. Just let them keep digging thieir own holes.... Could you imagine if the President of the US told the world trhat Katrina was a direct result of allowing Ellen Degeneres to live in New Orleans? (Robertson actually made this remark). He'd have been shot.
2006-12-11 06:45:29 · answer #4 · answered by YDoncha_Blowme 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well... we already did. Dems took over the house and senate. Choose wisely at the next vote and make sure your candidate is not using religion as justification for election.
Also, an impeachment proposal was made in DC. It won't fly, but I like the "spirit" of it.
2006-12-11 06:53:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
everyone has the free will and right to believe or not believe as they choose. no one has a right to force another to believe they way the other wants them to. no one has all the answers nor ever will. GOD is just to big to be in only one place so the best thing to do is " live and let live " and let everyone follow what they believe in their own heart.
2006-12-11 06:49:36 · answer #6 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Christians who don't agree with the right-winged fundamentalists have to speak out and say that the church should be married to Jesus Christ, not to the Republican party and its "big business" and "big bigotry" interests.
Check this out:
http://www.sojo.net
http://www.liberalslikechrist.org
2006-12-11 06:47:33 · answer #7 · answered by MNL_1221 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think that we need to educate them. They know nothing of current issues...only what they've been told.
2006-12-11 06:43:54 · answer #8 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
while jesus was kissing my neck he saw this question and said to kill anyone who doesnt think the same way you do. if you kill for god it is ok
2006-12-11 06:44:28 · answer #9 · answered by jesus is gay 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We need another JOHN EDGAR HOOVER to whip all the liberals into shape, don't we?
2006-12-11 06:48:40 · answer #10 · answered by Jay Z 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋