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2007-01-02 16:50:55 · 16 answers · asked by General T 2 in Politics & Government Politics

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I'm offended at Christians propagating the idea that the US was founded on Christian principles, or that the Founding Fathers were all Christians. The Framers of the Constitution were mostly Deists and Agnostics, and the Creator they refer to is the Deist God, not the Christian one. I'm offended at the abuse of our political system by fundamentalist Christians who would sacrifice our civil liberties in the name of a theocracy. I'm offended at those who put the interests of Israel above those of the US. I'm NOT offended by Christians holding office or publicly spreading their ideas. If they uphold the Constitution, they're perfectly acceptable for office. I may disagree with their faith, but I will die before I see them give up their First Amendment right to Freedom of Speech.

2007-01-02 16:55:23 · answer #1 · answered by eatmorec11h17no3 6 · 1 2

Why would you be offended by one type of rhetoric in politics over another? What if the next president, instead of being sort of fundamentalist christian, were instead an avid wiccan, proselytizing peace and harmony "As you harm none, do what you will"?

I find christian rhetoric in politics offensive insofar as it is not backed up by the actions of those espousing its virtues. Case in point, the recent hoorah with the republican senator... But then, I find rhetoric* of any type offensive.

*I define rhetoric in this case as "loud, confused and empty talk" as opposed to "effectively speaking to persuade"

2007-01-03 00:58:23 · answer #2 · answered by Althea Weiss 2 · 1 1

Although I wouldn't go as far as to say I am offended by the mix of church and state, I can certainly appreciate the need for it. It is important to remember that the country was founded on the idea that the politics of the church have interfered with the politics of the state negatively many times throughout history. Although citing references such as Nazi Germany are extreme to say the least, one can certainly refer to many times where a political decision made based on ideas of religion lead down a downward spiral.

In many cases, such as removing "In God we trust" or "one nation under god," I think most people simply overreact. I could care less myself, although I can appreciate the views of those who believe in a non-Christian God, or in no god. The problem is that religion often causes emotional decision making, as opposed to rational decision making. Embryo stem cell research is a field that is absolutely necessary, yet due to our President's emotionally based decision, founded on Christian precepts, many types of stem research is forbidden. Another example is the creationism/evolutionism teachings in public school. Many schools are trying to teach creationism, even though it is not scientific in nature, but faith based.

I guess this is the best I can answer at this time. It mostly comes down to the idea that many Chrisitans use politics as a way of forcing their own ethical/moral ideologies on others, which is considered inappropriate by those who it is being forced on.

2007-01-03 01:09:32 · answer #3 · answered by Gregory K 4 · 1 0

The principle of the separation of church and state. It has consistently been upheld by the USSC since 1946, and exists everywhere in this country except in the minds of the Religious Right. It's strange, if it weren't for that very principle, who knows which religion might seize control of our government, and then they all might have to read their Bibles in the closet with a flashlight. About four years ago, they were making me, and a lot of moderate Americans, very nervous with their clear theocratical agenda. But, and I'm very thankful for this, the very fact that their amendment adding discrimination to the Constitution was shot down not once, but twice by even a Republican controlled Congress, convinced me that most Americans don't ever intend to be controlled by them.

EDIT: Excellent eatmore...that's my one of my pet peeves. They create their own history rather than accepting the real truth about our founders. It makes them feel more righteous about their misconception that this nation was created solely for them.

2007-01-03 00:59:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I am insulted by all rhetoric in politics. We have entered a polarized world of right and wrong, and the reality is much more gray.

What ever happened to research with skepticism?

2007-01-03 00:53:12 · answer #5 · answered by Ken B 3 · 2 0

It depends on the person using it. It's sounds fine with Jimmy Carter, BAD with Bush.

It seems like these days politicians drag out Christianity and it's rhetoric (or what they think will look like it is) when they think they need to hear a big AMEN....

Politician: blah blah talking point... talking point

Some American people: ummm... I don't know if I agree about that...

Politician: blah blah Jesus, Christian stuff, talking point, talking point

Some American people: hmmm...ok Jesus, Jesus

Politician: blah blah Jaaaysus, talking point talking point, God as a mascot, blah blah talking point(mix in Gay marriage, abortion added to whatever they want people to agree with). Can I get an AMEN

Some American's: AMEN!!!!! Jesus, Jesus!!!!

Politician: mwaaahahahaaa!!

American people: What were we agreeing to?

2007-01-03 01:03:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I am a Christian and I don't want some wacked out version of Political Christianity broadcast so that other folks think that is what Christ was all about, it is embarrassing and it is wrong.

2007-01-03 00:56:31 · answer #7 · answered by ash 7 · 2 0

Not at all. Why be offended by something of as little value as the words of a politician?

2007-01-03 00:55:39 · answer #8 · answered by Stewart H 4 · 0 2

why? because legally there is and needs to be a seperation of church and state. someone should not let there own personal and moral beliefs come between the good of the people and the good of the country period

2007-01-03 00:53:07 · answer #9 · answered by aoagroo 1 · 2 1

Since Christians are attacked by people in politics, I see no reason why they can't speak up. If you don't want to see it quit bringing it up.

2007-01-03 00:56:11 · answer #10 · answered by JudiBug 5 · 3 3

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