Jesus Camp
POSTED BY: Succatash
UPDATED: Sunday, August 27, 2006 15:53
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Quote:That almost sounds like a rant against democracy.
Originally posted by Succatash:
Separating religion and politics is wrong because God is the one who chooses our rulers.
People don't chose their leaders, God does.
More insane ramblings by the people who brought you beeeer milkshakes!
No one can see their reflection in running water. It is only in still water that we can see.
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Originally posted by citizen:
That almost sounds like a rant against democracy.
Not to get off topic, but I've often thought that pure Christianity is a lot like pure communism, where they believe that everyone is born with a plan, a special purpose. Christians are to serve each other and become one body (of Christ).
"Gott kann dich nicht vor mir beschuetzen, weil ich nicht boese bin."
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Communism and democracy aren't mutually exclusive, I can't think of a reason why you can't have a communist democracy. You can't have a democratic theocracy though.
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its kind of diceptive to say that "God chooses our rulers". in the OT, God tried to deny the Jews a king, because power always corrupts. because it is said throughout scripture that "our fight is not against flesh and blood, but against rulers, authorities and principalities"; Government was a punishment to the Jews, since they lacked the faith to live in harmony with God. now, many today would say "you get what you deserve", and that is more appropriate...i would say America deserves who we elect, because we tolerate and often fail to recognize their slimy corrupt morals and politics. but make no mistake, the message is clear that the world is against God; which includes the institutions presently at work decieving and subjugating the populace
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Citizen,
You get to choose your leaders? How many britons actually voted for Tony Blair?
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Quote:True, big huge difference between Christian and Fundie Christian.
Originally posted by Causal:
All I ask, people, is that you don't confuse actual followers of Jesus with this lot. These people scare me as much (and possibly more) than they scare you.
But don't underestimate Fundies just because they look nuts. Fundie Christians are growing both in number and in power.
Can't Take My Gorram Sky
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Fundies are not the enemy, they're just being played. In part, they've negotiated an alliance, they don't want to be bombed, but in part, they're being played.
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Originally posted by dreamtrove:
Fundies are not the enemy, they're just being played.
By whom? How? To what ends?
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Quote:Enough to give Labour a thin majority. Which is why Blair is prime minister obviously.
Originally posted by dreamtrove:
Citizen,
You get to choose your leaders? How many britons actually voted for Tony Blair?
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Not really. A bunch of people in Sedgefield chose tony blair, and a % of people in a % of districts chose labor, which is about 60% of 60% of those who voted. Blair manipulated the system to get himself into office. If it were open ballot rounds, and anyone could be elected, it probably wouldn't have been Tony. Even of MPs it wouldn't have been Blair.
At least, that what my british friends tell me.
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