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pat_k

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2. We need to get better at condemning Christian Nationalism,

Reply to Trust_Reality (Original post)

Wed Nov 13, 2024, 01:09 AM

Nov 13

Last edited Wed Nov 13, 2024, 02:32 AM - Edit history (1)

... while being clear we are not condemning Christianity.

Morality is rooted in the human capacity for compassion, not this or that religious faith. And seeking to force others to comply with a religious belief they do not share isn't just Un-American, it is deeply Un-Christian.

But we know all this.

The problem is many Christians -- progressive Christians who would be our natural allies -- think we hate them because we just aren't clear that the target of our anger is the cancer on the faith that Christian Nationalism represents, not Christianity itself.

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Maybe we should give up on the Biden-Obama Pollyanna view of Republican politicians. [View all] Trust_Reality Nov 13 OP

We Go High SoCalDavidS Nov 13 #1

We need to get better at condemning Christian Nationalism, pat_k Nov 13 #2

Let's not compare dicks with Evangelicans about what is, or is not, "Christian" notroot Nov 13 #3

one reason I dropped ties The Wandering Harper Nov 13 #8

Among pro-democracy folk who claim to value diversity and inclusion... pat_k Nov 13 #15

to me it's more proof that a lot of "faith" is just plain bullshit Skittles Nov 13 #4

While I love Obama and Biden, and respect both of them greatly... Karasu Nov 13 #5

TFG gave them permission with his message of violence and hate Rhiannon12866 Nov 13 #6

"Religion based meanness" has been shockingly common for thousands of years 0rganism Nov 13 #7

43 yrs ago put down religion never regretted Blue Full Moon Nov 13 #9

This is biblical: The truth shall set you free" Trust_Reality Nov 13 #11

Politicians sometimes have to work together Deminpenn Nov 13 #10

I agree that there is a lot of truth to what you are saying. Trust_Reality Nov 13 #12

Didn't know Jeffries and Johnson were friends mr715 Nov 13 #14

The lack of integrity is nothing new. mr715 Nov 13 #13