Seems most religious leaders in the US assume that the bible (whatever version) applies to the US only or mostly.
2007-01-20 16:46:38 · 11 answers · asked by Robert L 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
All Americans don't since all don't believe in the King James version.
2007-01-20 16:50:24 · answer #1 · answered by robert m 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-25 23:25:39 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hell if most people knew a thing about King James, I don't think that they would even mention that they have his version of the bible. The Bible will continue to be the most misunderstood and manipulative piece of work ever published. The U.S. was founded and based in religion, check any US Quarter you pick up. What did you expect?
2007-01-20 16:59:16 · answer #3 · answered by Venom Spartan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What the kind of religious leaders you are talking about have done is tie the Republican party to their church. This is a good thing from their perspective because it puts them in a greater position of power with much more pull in matters of state than if they weren't tied to a political party. This also puts their congregation into a ready made political position without the hassle of choosing a party because they can see that the things political candidates say are also being taught in their church. If these preachers did not use the Bible to tie into current events then the political assertions they make might seem like an abuse of power. But, since current events DO tie into the Bible and WHERE prophesied of then there is only one way to interpret them and ONE way to vote.
2007-01-20 19:34:37 · answer #4 · answered by Clark T 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
They think it applies to the U.S. because they are arrogant Americans who believe the United States is a God-sanctioned nation.
As another responder said, not all Americans believe that tripe. Only the intolerant Evangelists do. Other types of American Christians, as well as Athiests and Agnostics, are more level-headed and reasonable than that. The Evangelists make more news because they are very loud in their attempts to force everyone to believe what they do. In their twisted Theocracy, anyone who does not follow their creed is doomed to an eternity of suffering in Hell. It is a violent threat, delivered crudely and without mercy.
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2007-01-20 16:55:28 · answer #5 · answered by almintaka 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is a pretty big assumption on your part. Firstly, what exactly is wrong with using the Bible to show the relevance between events that were written about then, and events that are happening today? If the Bible can't be applied to current events and to life today, then what good is the Bible? It would only be a series of old stories, wouldn't it?
Secondly, I live in the US, as do the "religeous leaders" you seem intent on denigrating. Where would you like them to talk to americans about their religeon?
2007-01-20 18:20:48 · answer #6 · answered by charliecizarny 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I am a Christian Pastor and as such have a lot of friends that are Pastor's.
If I understand your question you are stating that we think the KJV applies to the USA, at least mostly.
I assure you we feel the KJV of the Bible is for everyone from every country hamlet and city in this world. It's message is timeless and applies to all generations.
2007-01-20 22:00:11 · answer #7 · answered by drg5609 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not all religious leaders do. Just the ones titled EVANGELIST. Who are the biggest bunch of huckers since the New York con man.
2007-01-20 17:07:06 · answer #8 · answered by Sophist 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Some people are bigots, and in true the Mormons have had a deeper impact than most people think.
2007-01-20 16:59:01 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you probably need to take a worldy view of that question,everyone and their mother seems to be obsessed with the u.s.
2007-01-20 17:00:59 · answer #10 · answered by don_vvvvito 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋