Prince of Change reaches for dangerous 'retreads!

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

While some of Somer's statements may have been excessive - I agree with her about Religion and Politics. The two should have absolutely nothing to do with each other and it is def. the #1 thing I have against Republicans.

Somehow Christians (not all but we all know what I'm talking about), especially the ones involved in politics, seem to feel that they are better than everyone and have higher moral standards than the rest of the country when they need to take a step back and realize that they are as messed up - or more so - than everyone else.

I mean really, who is anyone to tell anyone how to live there life if it is not affecting anyone else.

I'll leave the abortion argument out of this because that does affect someone.

I think abortion is a unique issue in many ways...I oppose abortion personally but am against repeal of Roe...and yes, a complex issue that invokes strong emotions. I agree with your points (except I don't obviously feel my statements are excessive). The reason I left Christianity was the "one way" concept that inevitably leads to a feeling of moral superiority and the right to dictate to others how to live and what to believe (that's my feeble attempt to summarize a complex and personally difficult decision). When Coach responded to the "old man", he highlighted some of my post...yes, I feel justified in calling the Westboro folks some choice names, frankly...I'm being kind imo.