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Also things are extraordinarily chaotic. I am surprised and don't think anybody can call this election. I think we have a lot of voters flip flopping. I'm wondering if MS will go blue.I would think it varies by location.
I really don't know as I don't trust the polls at all and there's probably a lot of people who aren't admitting to being Trump supporters, especially in major cities. I have a MAGA hat and I don't wear it in public because of how I'll likely be treated in my heavily Democratic college town.
Oh, you!This is a serious change, with grave implications.
It ranks right up there with the issue of how often
Hunter Biden changes the oil in his Rolls.
Well, we know for sure that he has had a Bible in his hand at least twice -- the inauguration, and that silly photo-op outside the church in Washington.One week before the national election, Trump has announced a change in his religious affiliation. He no longer considers himself a Presbyterian, but rather a "non-denominational Christian."
Presbyterianism is a mainline Protestant denomination and is more liberal these days than the typical conservative church, complete with female pastors and gay marriages. Many Evangelicals, by contrast, identify as "non-denominational."
Should we believe this is anything more than political pandering to Trump's right-wing Evangelical base?
President Trump's Q&A with Religion News Service | The White House
Well, he's hired enough of them!Oh no. Now that gives Trump the authority to handle snakes.
And for that weak-chinned weasel. Imagine!He might as well. His favorite daughter already made that leap.
Not a problem IMO.I will bet dollars to donuts, however, that he hasn't the least freakin' clue what's in the thing.
Hard it would be to know less about it than do I.I do know for an absolute certainty that this atheist has much more familiarity with that book than Trump ever will.
I've never seen a scintilla of evidence to suggest that Biden's faith is neither real nor important to him. If you have, I think you ought to post it. It is always better, if you have an opinion about something, to provide your reasons. It makes you more credible.Okay. I don't accept it. Agree to disagree, I suppose.
Thanks, Yoda.Not a problem IMO.
Hard it would be to know less about it than do I.
(It's awkward phrasing day today on RF.)
we all have character flaws. I'm more concerned about a lack of human empathy in our current POTUS, especially during a pandemic. That's more than a reasonable expectation. Joe knows how to have true empathy. It shows. For a leader right now, that's what's needed most. One who understand loss. Donald can't understand that, as he is a broken child.
Agree (I assume you're talking Ontario). I was opposed, I have a bit of a problem with the newest restrictions, but overall, I've had to give him a lot more credit than I did before. It's important to give credit where credit is due -- otherwise, we're just dishonest.The ability to be empathetic is a remarkable trait, and nearly all people have it. There is one premier here in Canada that I used to practically despise, for his policies, and attitude. But when covid hit, he became so empathetic, practically crying while making announcements, and pleading with people to follow protocol, that I entirely changed my opinion on him, the man. I would still disagree with his policies, but in these times most folks just set that aside for the greater good, like in wartime. Many other places have seen one-side elections for the incumbent just because of this one factor alone.
No, it's not. You damn well know that it's a huge *** deal with the vast majority of U.S. conservatives. Why else would they obsess over squashing LGBT rights, women's rights, the establishment clause of the first amendment, and scientific literacy?Why religion is such a factor and issue is a head scratcher.
One week before the national election, Trump has announced a change in his religious affiliation. He no longer considers himself a Presbyterian, but rather a "non-denominational Christian."
Presbyterianism is a mainline Protestant denomination and is more liberal these days than the typical conservative church, complete with female pastors and gay marriages. Many Evangelicals, by contrast, identify as "non-denominational."
Should we believe this is anything more than political pandering to Trump's right-wing Evangelical base?
President Trump's Q&A with Religion News Service | The White House
You guessed right. Our guy here (Alberta) is just the opposite. He's cutting jobs from health care and making enemies as we speak. Two days ago some health care workers had a wildcat strike. They are incredibly frustrated, and he acts like the POTUS ... indifferent, political, and nuts, with tons of controversy all around. Meanwhile, your guy is making friends.Agree (I assume you're talking Ontario). I was opposed, I have a bit of a problem with the newest restrictions, but overall, I've had to give him a lot more credit than I did before. It's important to give credit where credit is due -- otherwise, we're just dishonest.
Please keep in mind that the original manuscripts ends at Mark 16:8 ( No snake handling )Oh no. Now that gives Trump the authority to handle snakes.
The history of Christianity is basically summed up as hypocrisy. But that generally doesn't get people questioning and doubting their faith. The louder a Christian proclaims their faith, often times the worse their character. Christians can be such "great" people with their intrusiveness, prejudice, and hate I moved to get away from them. Now I live in one of the most "post Christian" places in America according to a church study looking at not just religious identity but behaviors as well. And life has improved greatly because I got away from the Christians who won't mind their own business and will go out of their way to point fingers and condemn people who are different and who don't fit in with them.Probably best we shouldn't get into the details. For my blood pressure, ya know. If you think that's a joke, I do in fact get very angry when I think about Biden's character with contrast to the amount of approval ratings he gets from his base.
There are different sizes, you know.The yarmulke wouldn't fit on his head.
Oh, oh! He knows it has a "two Corinthians."Well, we know for sure that he has had a Bible in his hand at least twice -- the inauguration, and that silly photo-op outside the church in Washington.
I will bet dollars to donuts, however, that he hasn't the least freakin' clue what's in the thing. I do know for an absolute certainty that this atheist has much more familiarity with that book than Trump ever will.
Obviously you can never prove what's in one's heart. However, he certainly doesn't act as though any key Christian ideas are important to him. Guess his shoulder devil is just too strong, too convincing.I've never seen a scintilla of evidence to suggest that Biden's faith is neither real nor important to him.