Are tolerant people on both sides becoming intolerant?
2007-12-26 03:55:21 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I know for me it is a personal backlash. I used to vote Republican due to their simple moral fiber, even though vast amounts those republicans stapled their religion as why that moral fiber existed. But as I grew older I've seen what looks like a high amount of hypocrisy in Republican thinking to the teachings of Yeshua (Jesus) on many subjects including but not limited to: The poor, the wealthy, war, and many others. Top that off with making G-d simply a buzz word to get Christians to vote for them, lowers G-d's purpose and glory significantly. Is G-d a god of only politics? I thought he was the G-d of the world. And to put the whipped cream on the top of the pie: I still do not know why Republicans were not screaming for blood (if he were a Democrat you know they would) about Rep Mark Foley being a child piddler. Sure democrats are flip floppy changing their words with public opinion but at least they are consistent on that, and it shows that they listen to the public. But they don't pretend to put on the mantle of G-d and do the exact opposite of his teachings.
2007-12-26 20:06:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is it called when a nation suffers from paranoia? When a brain holds two mutually exclusive ideations and causes disphoria? Sadly the world can not help the ailing patient. It must heal it's self by cleansing it's philosophical suppositions and redefining it's goals towards world salvation by redirecting the scientific means at our disposal.
In short, pull our head out of the sand and look around at what we have done. Then clean up our mess. We must stop playing politics in drag in the churches and making political ideals a religion in government. We must work together and think big.The alternative is at hand as we can see in the exponential changes in nature.
2007-12-26 04:25:23 · answer #2 · answered by kellring 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most people appreciate the idea of separation of church and state. An occasional mention of one's religion or beliefs is tolerated but in this election cycle there is far too much being made of one's religion or one's beliefs. So, even before the first of the primaries people are sick of the talk of religion as it applies to presidential political races and will likely vote against those who make such an issue of it.
2007-12-26 04:12:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I do see a growing backlash coming from both sides. This is understandably so, considering how strongly people feel about [both for and against] religion.
2007-12-26 04:07:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Politics and Religion are close to being the same thing. Both compete for control of Government Both assume they are entitled to make the Policy by which Government functions.
Look at the definition of Religion again it really has little to do with God
2007-12-26 04:42:22 · answer #5 · answered by Guerilla Liberal fighter 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No - I think that people who think that religion belongs in politics are stronger than ever. People who are against it are stronger than ever. It is the wrong concept but we can not change either group of people. I think that the backlash is against politics as usual. That is the enemy. We need change. Not for change sake, but for the good of the country. Let us understand that there are differences that need discussion but ultimately a settlement for the good of the country.
2007-12-26 04:59:58 · answer #6 · answered by Tom E 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The truly fundamentalist have an inflated sense of their numbers and their subsequent political power. Most reasonable people realize that no matter what you call the god, theocracy in America would be no prettier than theocracy in Iran.
As for the backlash against the left. . .
http://zogby.com/news/ReadNews.dbm?ID=1404
Maybe it's because I don't listen to slavering blowhards like Michael Weiner and Glenn Beck, but I don't see it. Keep thinking it, though, Repubs! You have nothing to worry about!
2007-12-26 04:16:25 · answer #7 · answered by Schmorgen 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I would hope so. This is NOT a Christian nation. Check the Treaty of Tripoli, article 11 if you have any doubts See Source). Politics and religion do not belong together in America.
2007-12-26 04:02:50 · answer #8 · answered by diogenese_97 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I had enough of the religious right dominating politics. It is my decision to VOTE AGAINST people like Mike Huckabee, the opportunist Republican candidate.
Religion is a personal matter, not a tool or methodology to become elected President.
2007-12-26 04:02:59 · answer #9 · answered by Mark 7 · 4⤊ 3⤋
I see a backlash against the left.
2007-12-26 03:58:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋