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The Larry

climber
Moab, UT
May 6, 2014 - 10:34pm PT
Does Obama believe in Jesus? He pretends to because you have to believe in Jesus to be the president. All those teabaggers have been trying to say he's a Muslim. As that's a bad thing. Bill Clinton. Christian? Ummm. No but he goes to church. Lol!
Lorenzo

Trad climber
Oregon
May 6, 2014 - 10:38pm PT

May 6, 2014 - 07:16pm PT
That we are a Christian nation. Ever spent any time at all in D.C.?

The foundational evidence is EVERYWHERE!!!!

You haven't looked around DC. The symbols are mostly Masonic.
Lorenzo

Trad climber
Oregon
May 6, 2014 - 10:39pm PT
If we're not a Christian nation, why has our military been on a crusade for the last 14 years?

Oil, to kill Bin Laden, and 'cause "Saddam tried to kill my Daddy."

Oh yeah. People in power are getting rich.


Anything else?
Fritz

Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
May 6, 2014 - 10:41pm PT
Donini? Re your last post that starts with:

We are not, and never have been, a homogeneous nation like Japan, China or Saudi Arabia

I know you were in China last fall. Did they convince you they are homogenious?

From Wikipedia on the subject:

China has long been a cradle and host to a variety of the most enduring religio-philosophical traditions of the world.[1] Confucianism and Taoism, plus Buddhism, constitute the "three teachings", philosophical frameworks which historically have had a significant role in shaping Chinese culture.[2][3]

Elements of these three belief systems are often incorporated into the traditional folk religions.[4] Chinese religions are family-oriented and do not demand exclusive adherence, allowing the practice or belief of several at the same time.

Some scholars prefer not to use the term "religion" in reference to belief systems in China, and suggest "cultural practices", "thought systems" or "philosophies" as more appropriate terms.[5] There is a stimulating debate over what to call religion and who should be called religious in China.[6]

The emperors of China claimed the Mandate of Heaven and participated in Chinese religious practices.

Since 1949, China has been governed by the Communist Party of China, an atheist organisation, which regulates the practice of religion in mainland China. It presently formally and institutionally recognises five religions in China: Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Protestantism, and Catholicism (though despite historic links, the Party enforces a separation of the Chinese Catholic Church from the Roman Catholic Church).[7]

More on this on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_China
Norton

Social climber
the Wastelands
May 6, 2014 - 10:44pm PT
Does Obama believe in Jesus? He pretends

just the fact that you would even ask such a question.

did you ask that of George Bush, did you ask if he believed in Jesus, and pretends?

why possible reason would you have to think President Obama is not a Christian?

if you said you were and went to church, is that reason for someone else to ask if YOU
believe in Jesus?

wow
donini

Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
Topic Author's Reply - May 6, 2014 - 10:47pm PT
Fritz, the Han Chinese is an ethnic group that constitutes 92% of the population of mainland China, sounds kind of homogeneous....also from wikipedia.
The Larry

climber
Moab, UT
May 6, 2014 - 10:54pm PT
Norton. Obama and Clinton are intelligent. W not so much but I doubt he believes in Jebus either if that makes you feel better. They all pretend to get elected. That was my point.
grover

climber
Northern Mexico
May 6, 2014 - 10:59pm PT

Stay classy America
Fritz

Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
May 6, 2014 - 11:06pm PT
Grover! I do prefer Jesus without a beard. Got any photos of him with a "buzzcut?"
BLUEBLOCR

Social climber
joshua tree
May 6, 2014 - 11:10pm PT
^^^ yes Norton. By 2050 with population growth in the world, the religious will be the minority.
I think that's the whole reason the founders wrote the 1st. They knew thru bible proficy that someday 2/3 of the pop. would be atheist. Thus the majority. With an atheist majority the religious are certain to be discremenated against for worshiping an unseeable creator and be held for contempt of court. For now when you atheist go to court, you'll still have to lay ur hand on the bible and swear to tell the truth.
Lynne Leichtfuss

Sport climber
moving thru
May 6, 2014 - 11:15pm PT
Fritz, you can't debate so you post cartoons......did you or have you ever read Matthew chapters 5,6 and 7? If not I challenge you to read them and then let us know what you think. Key word here is think.
Lynne Leichtfuss

Sport climber
moving thru
May 6, 2014 - 11:22pm PT
go-B, I'm not following your line of debate here.....
rlf

Trad climber
Josh, CA
May 6, 2014 - 11:26pm PT
Oh Jim, of course we are a christian nation. At least that's what the Third Reich wants you to believe.
Ghost

climber
A long way from where I started
May 6, 2014 - 11:35pm PT
Fritz, you can't debate so you post cartoons.....

Fritz posts carefully reasoned and highly intelligent arguments regularly. Why do you say he can't debate? He can debate far better than you can -- read through his posting history and tell me with a straight face that he can't debate.

Nobody criticizes you for talking about your friend Jesus instead of offering reasoned argument, so why get on Fritz for posting a cartoon?

And anyway, sometimes a cartoon sums things up better than pages of debate.
thebravecowboy

climber
in the face of the fury of the funk
May 6, 2014 - 11:35pm PT
The Larry

climber
Moab, UT
May 6, 2014 - 11:37pm PT
He'd f*#k sh#t up!
Lynne Leichtfuss

Sport climber
moving thru
May 6, 2014 - 11:50pm PT
ghost, talking about here and now, not someones posting history and I just asked him a simple question. He can most likely speak for himself. :)
BLUEBLOCR

Social climber
joshua tree
May 7, 2014 - 12:21am PT
No this is not a Christian nation!
The Christians nation will be ran by Gods government. One that man cannot understand through his own thinking. I don't think any Christian would call this their ideal Christian nation anyway. But that's not to say we're not going to try..
Fritz

Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
May 7, 2014 - 12:57am PT
Lynne: Re your question/comment:

Fritz, you can't debate so you post cartoons......did you or have you ever read Matthew chapters 5,6 and 7? If not I challenge you to read them and then let us know what you think. Key word here is think.


I really appreciate you being on ST and I think you are a wonderful person,

However,

you:

Believe

and

I

Think.

With those differences:

We are not going to convince either one of us of anything, which was my point with the cartoons.

I do respect your religion.

Do you respect my Paganism?

As equal to your Christian religion?
Wade Icey

Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
May 7, 2014 - 01:42am PT
I'm out.

Godspeed.
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