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Originally Posted by bullseyebarb
Couldn't agree more, my friend. It's just more of the mythology of America which appears with great frequency.
Unlike England, the U.S. has no state religion. One may have faith or not. Freedom of religion is very important here. The American Founders generally viewed religion as the source of morality and a necessary spring of popular government. However, they wanted no laws establishing same. Personally, I am more interested in how a politician lives his life than what his religious affiliation might be.
As to Eric.....apparently, he is unaware that there are plenty of left-wing Christian groups.....who vote accordingly.
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Christianity is actually a socialist religion, see the beatitudes, Jesus's statements on money, (eg it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle etc).
However aside from that just name me one left wing televangelistic preacher to compare with (I think his name is) Jerry Falwell.
Left wing Christian groups in the US don't make me laugh. Televangelism is ruled by the right wing pro life pro hanging/capital punishment (surely that has to be a contradiction) brigade.