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Gomedome
Definitely, separation of church and state a must absolutely.
posted by
WileyJohn
on March 10, 2012 at 2:32 PM
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Re: Xeno-x - Re: i guess
about your last statement -- for sure
about the first statement -- for sure
but people have to stop for a long time to figure out the meaning -- hehe
posted by
Xeno-x
on March 5, 2012 at 2:52 PM
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Xeno-x - Re: i guess
With a moniker like that, and despite the worthy cause, it soon turns into a bowel movement because no one has the energy to try and spell the name.
But I am with you on not letting the hallelujah crowd dominate North American culture. I think we should begin a movement that does not allow an adherent to a religion that holds as a sacred tenet a doomsday or apocalyptic scenario. . . . to ever become the commander in chief of the world's largest nuclear arsenal.
posted by
gomedome
on March 4, 2012 at 8:46 PM
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Kabu: My immediate thought was Iran.... then the Spanish Inquisition ......
I am always reluctant to bring up ancient history but it is a point well stated. Theocratic rule, just like communism, has historically proven itself to be an unworkable system of moral and progressive governance.
posted by
gomedome
on March 4, 2012 at 8:36 PM
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i guess
that's what my movement, Antinouveauantidisestablishmentarianism, is about -- countering the rising influence of Christian Conservatism and its possible domination of our cultuer.
posted by
Xeno-x
on March 4, 2012 at 7:42 PM
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My immediate thought was Iran.... then the Spanish Inquisition ......
posted by
Kabu
on March 4, 2012 at 5:55 PM
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Amanda__ - your comment provides the key words
". . . it is important to respect all religions."
When one religion is declared as the official state religion; anyone with differing beliefs will likely incur subtle or even blatant state sponsored persecution. This has been true in all of the world's theocracies throughout history, without exception. So in reality, what proponents of an officially recognized state religion are telling us is that they are either ignorant of this history, or they intend to be the ones doing the persecuting.
posted by
gomedome
on March 4, 2012 at 5:39 PM
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Hi,
I think the separation of church and state is a good thing. You might think this sounds strange coming from a Christian. However, it is important to respect all religions.
posted by
Amanda__
on March 4, 2012 at 3:02 PM
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