Um, Jim, the government directly subsidizes partisan political activity: primaries, campaign financing, etc.
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Originally posted by JimL View PostI think that it is basically that clear, just not understood as so..
There is no law against preaching spiritual or moral beliefs.
I'm sure there are many offenders in white american churches visited by white conservative politicians as well. Regardless, in either case it's against the law. Report it next time!
I'm sure they can get around that one easily enough.
Mayhaps, but perhaps if you report it, something will be done about it.
Agreed, it should be enforced, it's not about free speech, it's about the integrity of the tax system and in the government not subsidizing partisan political activity.
I think, though, that for the most part, we're really not in much disagreement on this.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Teallaura View PostWell, at least he's not as big of a southbound mule part as SL - even when he makes you want to take a boffo bat to his head, he's usually just catty and not nasty about it.
Anyone can screw up - takes guts to own up*. To FF2's credit, I've seen him do that.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View PostI do have a tendency to get those two mixed up in my head, as they're both "outsiders" who seem to think they know more about our Country than those of us who actually live here. I need to pay more attention to the fact that Starlight is the attack dog and ff is the playful kitten."He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose." - Jim Elliot
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View PostActually, we're unwaveringly certain that God is right, and that His Word represents His will for us.If we're not right - if God's Word isn't true - is there a Hell?Should it surprise anybody at all that your strawman argument comes from one single verse in James (2:24) ripped out of context?
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You are an intelligent person Tassman, it seems to me you would take the time to think a little deeper to at least try to understand a bit more about this issue than such a simplistic dismissal.
First, the christian scripture is also the jewish scripture. And all in all, there isxsomewgere around 1/4 of the world's population that finds much more in that text than 'what we want it to be'. There are literally millions of people on this Earth that because of what that book tells them have found reason to abandon drug and alchohol addictions, to go from abusive fathers and mothers to people that care for and love their spousesxand children. Muderors that have become prison ministers or other productive members of society.
There is a message of hope, of forgiveness, of mercy and love in those pages that transcends the sort of a ademic debate you are concerned about here.
And that hope and mercy and forgiveness is its power and its reality.
And that message is the message all Christian's gold in common, regardless of the outward trappings that confuse and in some cases divide.
JimMy brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of personal favoritism. James 2:1
If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man’s religion is worthless James 1:26
This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; James 1:19
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Originally posted by oxmixmudd View PostYou are an intelligent person Tassman, it seems to me you would take the time to think a little deeper to at least try to understand a bit more about this issue than such a simplistic dismissal.
First, the christian scripture is also the jewish scripture. And all in all, there isxsomewgere around 1/4 of the world's population that finds much more in that text than 'what we want it to be'. There are literally millions of people on this Earth that because of what that book tells them have found reason to abandon drug and alchohol addictions, to go from abusive fathers and mothers to people that care for and love their spousesxand children. Muderors that have become prison ministers or other productive members of society.
There is a message of hope, of forgiveness, of mercy and love in those pages that transcends the sort of a ademic debate you are concerned about here.
And that hope and mercy and forgiveness is its power and its reality.
And that message is the message all Christian's gold in common, regardless of the outward trappings that confuse and in some cases divide.
Jim
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Originally posted by JimL View PostThe government doesn't play favorites, it isn't partisan, Tea.
Whatever subsidies you are speaking of would apply to all candidates.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by JimL View PostWe are talking about the subsidizing of political activity/campaigns, CP.
Both sides, when in power, will do nearly anything to keep themselves in power. Your blind trust in "the government" is, in my opinion, seriously misguided.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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