tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883838569462983439.post1002064398789564724..comments2024-03-28T23:35:56.945-04:00Comments on Progressive Eruptions: The Extreme Religious Right and Its Apocalyptic Rants on Marriage EqualityShaw Kenawehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08637273000409613497noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883838569462983439.post-75527817101887038222015-07-03T08:16:10.528-04:002015-07-03T08:16:10.528-04:00Walker does not need the big states... With Wiscon...Walker does not need the big states... With Wisconsin, Iowa and Ohio he would only need Florida to basically call it a wrap...Dave Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16777087329254991970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883838569462983439.post-47845908142128768252015-07-03T07:56:50.516-04:002015-07-03T07:56:50.516-04:00Ducky, do you think Walker is a serious contender ...Ducky, do you think Walker is a serious contender for the nomination? Realistically, can he appeal to Independents and Democrats? He'll need a lot of votes from those people to become president. Besides his Koch-base, will he be able to capture the big electoral vote states? Shaw Kenawehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637273000409613497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883838569462983439.post-84417209512623099272015-07-03T07:52:52.615-04:002015-07-03T07:52:52.615-04:00Dave, more evidence that Trump opens his mouth bef...Dave, more evidence that Trump opens his mouth before he engages his brain. He's a diversion for now, and will never be president. It is telling that his bigotry and scurrilous rants are cheered on by so many GOPers. He's very much welcomed in that party, and we should never let the rest of America forget that.<br /><br />The GOP owns Trump in all his demagoguery and and stupidity.Shaw Kenawehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637273000409613497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883838569462983439.post-68205467711430742482015-07-02T21:19:30.215-04:002015-07-02T21:19:30.215-04:00Shaw...
More fun related to the Donald. It seems ...Shaw...<br /><br />More fun related to the Donald. It seems some of his clothing line at Macy's is actually made by a bunch of people he believes are rapists and drug runners...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/donald-trump-signature-collection-made-in-mexico_55954a06e4b05fcdf274cae9" rel="nofollow">More Donald Nonsense</a>Dave Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16777087329254991970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883838569462983439.post-4919756453998785782015-07-02T21:15:47.616-04:002015-07-02T21:15:47.616-04:00I'm not sure if La Trump has a coherent strate...I'm not sure if La Trump has a coherent strategy.<br /><br />Cruz, La Trump, Huckleberry and Carson will split the wingnut vote and allow Jeb or Walker to walk in.<br />Pretty much a repeat of 2012.<br /><br />Ducky's herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14608115001116619877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883838569462983439.post-10235443205178687842015-07-02T20:04:17.519-04:002015-07-02T20:04:17.519-04:00Ah, but you see, the predictions are coming true! ...Ah, but you see, the predictions are coming true! Our country embraced gay marriage, and God immediately punished us by making Teh Donald a major figure on our political scene. National-humiliation-wise, what Sodom and Gomorrah suffered was merciful by comparison.<br /><br />Of course the fallout from his antics is contaminating mainly the Republicans, but God's aim has never been very good -- look at all those hurricanes that hit mostly red states.Infidel753https://www.blogger.com/profile/10965786814334886696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883838569462983439.post-83516118871541288102015-07-02T17:07:42.806-04:002015-07-02T17:07:42.806-04:00Dave, thanks for posting that. It was wonderful! ...Dave, thanks for posting that. It was wonderful! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/america-ferrera/thank-you-donald-trump_b_7709126.html" rel="nofollow">America Ferrera's letter.</a>Shaw Kenawehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637273000409613497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883838569462983439.post-6538170932667354212015-07-02T16:12:34.285-04:002015-07-02T16:12:34.285-04:00It’s a bit ironic that the people who are demandin...It’s a bit ironic that the people who are demanding “religious liberty” are insisting that other people surrender their own liberties to conform to theirs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883838569462983439.post-89221824152849854802015-07-02T16:03:09.138-04:002015-07-02T16:03:09.138-04:00It is absolutely correct that not all Christians b...It is absolutely correct that not all Christians believe it is against their deeply held religious beliefs to accept gays and lesbians into their churches, and even marry them. There are millions of Christians and other religious groups who do not agree with the evangelicals and crackpots like Huckabee on this issue.<br /><br />(O)CT(O)PUS's point is well taken: "When 'religious freedom' to one group means 'intolerance and oppression' to another group, the deciding and over-riding factor is civil liberties, as stated in the 14th Amendment."Shaw Kenawehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637273000409613497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883838569462983439.post-20945615321710980552015-07-02T16:01:41.367-04:002015-07-02T16:01:41.367-04:00Re: The Donald...
Here's a great letter from ...Re: The Donald...<br /><br />Here's a great letter from America Ferrera... <br /><br />http://www.huffingtonpost.com/america-ferrera/thank-you-donald-trump_b_7709126.htmlDave Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16777087329254991970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883838569462983439.post-18340722919497357952015-07-02T14:01:30.293-04:002015-07-02T14:01:30.293-04:00In this controversy, I have steered clear of misch...In this controversy, I have steered clear of mischaracterizing people of faith. Some denominations condemn same-sex marriages; while others sanctify it by performing same-sex weddings. Bogus claims are a form of bullying and intimidation, especially this one: The "religious freedom" argument. When two distinct religious denominations -- both on opposite sides of an issue -- are in conflict with each other, there is only one authority. In this case, the Constitution and the wall of separation between church and state. <br /><br />When "religious freedom" to one group means "intolerance and oppression" to another group, the deciding and over-riding factor is civil liberties, as stated in the 14th Amendment. Yet, Chief Justice Roberts thinks the Constitution does not apply. I find his argument absolutely astonishing when the words on a page are abundantly clear. <br /><br />Another bogus argument: "Same-sex marriage dishonors the meaning of traditional marriage between a man and a woman." There are cheaters everywhere who dishonor this definition; yet one marriage has nothing to do with another marriage -- broken or open or otherwise. Couples define these relationships for themselves by themselves. Yet voyeurs, demagogues and aspiring despots have never respected privacy.<br /><br />The authoritarian social-controlling mindset demands everyone to think like them, act like them, dress like them, stink like them, and vote like them. They are a joke that isn’t funny.(O)CT(O)PUShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07589336822561030860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883838569462983439.post-52298231702489395492015-07-02T13:50:03.784-04:002015-07-02T13:50:03.784-04:00The Episcopal Church is one of the latter Protesta...The Episcopal Church is one of the latter Protestant denominations to embrace same sex marriage. United Church of Christ, Evangelical Lutheran, Presbyterian USA all have done so with other leaving it up to their own congregations. You will NOT hear this from the media or from the religious right. The latter think these denominations are 'merely Protestant' as Pat Robertson declares. So they don't count as Christian. Nevertheless, CHRISTIANS ARE CELEBRATING the legal right to marriage. That is HUGE.Churchlady320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883838569462983439.post-50811922128964542862015-07-02T13:30:39.085-04:002015-07-02T13:30:39.085-04:00Shaw, re your banner about Trump. LOL!
Chicago-Ar...Shaw, re your banner about Trump. LOL!<br /><br /><a href="http://forums.talkingpointsmemo.com/t/discussion-chicago-area-brewery-renames-beer-f-k-your-hair-over-trump-remarks/23371" rel="nofollow">Chicago-Area Brewery Renames Beer ‘F**k Your Hair’ Over Trump Remarks</a>Robert D.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883838569462983439.post-4228154120095481322015-07-02T12:38:15.536-04:002015-07-02T12:38:15.536-04:00I think it's shaping up just how this will pla...I think it's shaping up just how this will play out.<br /><br />Slowly denominations will permit gay marriage. I expected the Episcopalians to start.<br />I wouldn't be surprised if some congregations of United Church of Christ followed.<br />It will take time but it will happen. <br /><br />I don't expect it in the Roman Catholic Church in my lifetime. <br />But in defense of the church I think we'll find that Pope Francis played a part in the recent<br />recognition of Cuba.<br /><br />Everything human takes time and religion is certainly a human institution.<br />That little girl just rocks. Younger generations will slowly squeeze out the bigots. It will happen.<br /><br />Haven't felt so confident in some time.Ducky's herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14608115001116619877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883838569462983439.post-85299235447289858672015-07-02T12:11:21.085-04:002015-07-02T12:11:21.085-04:00Religion and Fear seem to go hand in hand. I gues...Religion and Fear seem to go hand in hand. I guess God knows that fear is a powerful way to control people.Jerry Critterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870618647449723147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883838569462983439.post-21551589125743273032015-07-02T09:28:19.973-04:002015-07-02T09:28:19.973-04:00Sent to me via email:
From The Moderate Voice:
P...Sent to me via email:<br /><br />From The Moderate Voice:<br /><br /><a href="http://themoderatevoice.com/206306/politix-update-the-republican-partys-very-bad-case-of-future-shock/" rel="nofollow">Politix Update: The Republican Party’s Very Bad Case Of Future Shock</a>Shaw Kenawehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637273000409613497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883838569462983439.post-40867719903445398022015-07-02T09:13:26.604-04:002015-07-02T09:13:26.604-04:00"How many times will the predictions fail to ..."How many times will the predictions fail to come to pass before the faithful finally figure it out?"<br /><br />Reminds me of last fall when the hysterics were sure ebola was going to kill everyone in this country. Wrong then; wrong now.<br /><br />Anon, I qualified my post by labeling the hysterics as "extreme religious right." I understand that many Christians, Jews, and other religious people support marriage equality.Shaw Kenawehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637273000409613497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883838569462983439.post-74000746580081408142015-07-02T08:19:01.355-04:002015-07-02T08:19:01.355-04:00Not all Christians are against gay marriage:
Ep...Not all Christians are against gay marriage:<br /><br /> <br />Episcopalians Vote to Allow Gay Marriage in Churches<br />by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS<br /><br /><br />SALT LAKE CITY — Episcopalians have voted to allow religious weddings for same-sex couples, just days after the U.S. Supreme Court legalized gay marriage nationwide.<br /><br />The vote came Wednesday in Salt Lake City at the denomination's national assembly. The measure passed by an overwhelming margin in the House of Deputies, the voting body of clergy and lay people at the meeting. The day before, the House of Bishops had approved the resolution, 129-26 with five abstaining.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1883838569462983439.post-70693866241835823192015-07-02T08:13:10.376-04:002015-07-02T08:13:10.376-04:00Only to be replaced with some other ridiculous fai...Only to be replaced with some other ridiculous faith based apocalyptic predictions over some new non issue issue.<br /><br />How many times will the predictions fail to come to pass before the faithful finally figure it out?<br /><br />At least it makes for hilarious comedy. Oh, oh, oh...is god going to strike me dead now?Les Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.com