Republicans: Obama must defend Christian values

[Sallow]

Maybe they want a "Christian Values" board in the government..

WASHINGTON (AP) — Leading Republicans on Thursday insisted that America's leaders must do more to defend Christian values at home and abroad, blaming President Barack Obama for attacks on religious freedom as they courted social conservatives expected to play a critical role in the next presidential contest.

"Those of us inspired by Judeo-Christian values...have an obligation to our country and to our fellow man to use our positions of influence to highlight those values," Florida's Sen. Marco Rubio said at a conference hosted by the Faith and Freedom Coalition, a group led by long-time Christian political activist Ralph Reed.

There not even hiding the calls for Theocracy anymore..

Take a gander at the Constitution, folks:

Amendment I

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

The VERY first amendment PROHIBITS the President from advocating for Christian, Hindi, Muslim, Buddhist or any other religion's "values".

 

[DriftingSand]

Our Christian founding fathers didn't have a problem defending Christian values so why should Obama have a problem with it?

 

[Sallow]

Our Christian founding fathers didn't have a problem defending Christian values so why should Obama have a problem with it?

The only "Christian Value" the founders defended was slavery.

That's it.

 

[Stephanie]

What a shame for some of you we are still a majority Christian nation

try Iran, North Korea, CHINA is a calling

or worship at the feet and altars of your elected politicians, like lizzy warren, Hillary and Obama

 

[Redfish]

Our Christian founding fathers didn't have a problem defending Christian values so why should Obama have a problem with it?

The only "Christian Value" the founders defended was slavery.

That's it.

Slavery was never a Christian value. Nice try, asshole.

This country was founded on judeo/christian values and understandings of right and wrong. Our founding documents make that very clear.

Obama is much more supportive of muslim sharia values than judeo christian values. That is also very clear.

Expecting a president to support the constitution and the laws of our nation is not extreme or radical. Expecting a president to fulfull his oath of office is not extreme or radical.

 

[Sallow]

What a shame for some of you we are still a majority Christian nation

try Iran, North Korea, CHINA is a calling

or worship at the feet and altars of your elected politicians, like lizzy warren, Hillary and Obama

That first amendment thingie is greek to you..eh?

 

[DriftingSand]

Our Christian founding fathers didn't have a problem defending Christian values so why should Obama have a problem with it?

The only "Christian Value" the founders defended was slavery.

That's it.

The vast majority did not own slaves and the vast majority defended New Testament Christianity. Thanks to them, you have the freedom to speak your opinions without fear of reprisal.

 

[Plasmaball]

the only real difference between Islam and Christianity is Islam does more of the whole killing thing. The end goal of both is to make everyone "insert religion here".

 

[Sallow]

Our Christian founding fathers didn't have a problem defending Christian values so why should Obama have a problem with it?

The only "Christian Value" the founders defended was slavery.

That's it.

Slavery was never a Christian value. Nice try, asshole.

This country was founded on judeo/christian values and understandings of right and wrong. Our founding documents make that very clear.

Obama is much more supportive of muslim sharia values than judeo christian values. That is also very clear.

Expecting a president to support the constitution and the laws of our nation is not extreme or radical. Expecting a president to fulfull his oath of office is not extreme or radical.

At least know the material before commenting:

The Bible and slavery - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Bible contains several references to slavery, which was a common practice in antiquity. The Bible stipulates the treatment of slaves, especially in the Old Testament.[1][2][3] There are also references to slavery in the New Testament.[4][5] Male Israelite slaves were to be offered release after seven years of service, with some conditions.[6][7][8] Foreign slaves and their posterity became the perpetual property of the owner's family,[9] except in the case of certain injuries.[10]

The Bible was cited as justification for slavery by defenders.[11][12] Abolitionists have also used text from the New Testament to argue for the manumission of slaves.[13][14][15][16]


Slavery in the New Testament[edit]

In several Pauline epistles, and the First Epistle of Peter, slaves are admonished to obey their masters, as to the Lord, and not to men;[83][84][85][86][87] however Masters were told to serve their slaves "in the same way"[88] and "even better" as "brothers",[89] to not threaten them as God is their Master as well.

The Epistle to Philemon has become an important text in regard to slavery; it was used by pro-slavery advocates as well as by abolitionists.[20][90] In the epistle, Paul writes that he is returning Onesimus, a fugitive slave, back to his master Philemon; however, Paul also entreats Philemon to regard Onesimus, who he says he views as a son, not as a slave but as a beloved brother in Christ. Philemon is requested to treat Onesimus as he would treat Paul.[91]
The Bible and slavery - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Otherwise..you know..you look stupid.

 

[Stephanie]

the op is ashamed of us and our country

just Un-American is how I see them

 

[Sallow]

the only real difference between Islam and Christianity is Islam does more of the whole killing thing. The end goal of both is to make everyone "insert religion here".

Bar none, there is no religion more violent, more bloody, more intolerant then Christianity.

From burning heretics at the stake to gassing Jews, Christianity has wrought more misery on humanity then any other religion.

 

[Sallow]

the op is ashamed of us and our country

just Un-American is how I see them

You folks? American?

Don't make me laugh.

You folks really should start your own country.

The United States Constitution is a triumph of Liberalism over Conservatism.

And I am proud to live in the most Liberal Country on the planet.

 

[Redfish]

The only "Christian Value" the founders defended was slavery.

That's it.

Slavery was never a Christian value. Nice try, asshole.

This country was founded on judeo/christian values and understandings of right and wrong. Our founding documents make that very clear.

Obama is much more supportive of muslim sharia values than judeo christian values. That is also very clear.

Expecting a president to support the constitution and the laws of our nation is not extreme or radical. Expecting a president to fulfull his oath of office is not extreme or radical.

At least know the material before commenting:

The Bible and slavery - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Bible contains several references to slavery, which was a common practice in antiquity. The Bible stipulates the treatment of slaves, especially in the Old Testament.[1][2][3] There are also references to slavery in the New Testament.[4][5] Male Israelite slaves were to be offered release after seven years of service, with some conditions.[6][7][8] Foreign slaves and their posterity became the perpetual property of the owner's family,[9] except in the case of certain injuries.[10]

The Bible was cited as justification for slavery by defenders.[11][12] Abolitionists have also used text from the New Testament to argue for the manumission of slaves.[13][14][15][16]


Slavery in the New Testament[edit]

In several Pauline epistles, and the First Epistle of Peter, slaves are admonished to obey their masters, as to the Lord, and not to men;[83][84][85][86][87] however Masters were told to serve their slaves "in the same way"[88] and "even better" as "brothers",[89] to not threaten them as God is their Master as well.

The Epistle to Philemon has become an important text in regard to slavery; it was used by pro-slavery advocates as well as by abolitionists.[20][90] In the epistle, Paul writes that he is returning Onesimus, a fugitive slave, back to his master Philemon; however, Paul also entreats Philemon to regard Onesimus, who he says he views as a son, not as a slave but as a beloved brother in Christ. Philemon is requested to treat Onesimus as he would treat Paul.[91]
The Bible and slavery - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Otherwise..you know..you look stupid.

the context of those biblical quotes is historical. The authors of the Bible were explaining the morals and ethics of the times. It is not an acceptance of slavery as a Christian concept.

once again, nice try, but FAIL

 

[NYcarbineer]

Our Christian founding fathers didn't have a problem defending Christian values so why should Obama have a problem with it?

What are uniquely Christian values that shoul be defended?

 

[Sallow]

Our Christian founding fathers didn't have a problem defending Christian values so why should Obama have a problem with it?

The only "Christian Value" the founders defended was slavery.

That's it.

The vast majority did not own slaves and the vast majority defended New Testament Christianity. Thanks to them, you have the freedom to speak your opinions without fear of reprisal.

Slavery is the only Christian value found in the Constitution.

And it took a Civil war to fix that.

 

[DriftingSand]

the only real difference between Islam and Christianity is Islam does more of the whole killing thing. The end goal of both is to make everyone "insert religion here".

Spoken like a true patriot protected by the Constitution founded and written by Christians. Ironic, huh?

 

[Sallow]

Slavery was never a Christian value. Nice try, asshole.

This country was founded on judeo/christian values and understandings of right and wrong. Our founding documents make that very clear.

Obama is much more supportive of muslim sharia values than judeo christian values. That is also very clear.

Expecting a president to support the constitution and the laws of our nation is not extreme or radical. Expecting a president to fulfull his oath of office is not extreme or radical.

At least know the material before commenting:

The Bible and slavery - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Bible contains several references to slavery, which was a common practice in antiquity. The Bible stipulates the treatment of slaves, especially in the Old Testament.[1][2][3] There are also references to slavery in the New Testament.[4][5] Male Israelite slaves were to be offered release after seven years of service, with some conditions.[6][7][8] Foreign slaves and their posterity became the perpetual property of the owner's family,[9] except in the case of certain injuries.[10]

The Bible was cited as justification for slavery by defenders.[11][12] Abolitionists have also used text from the New Testament to argue for the manumission of slaves.[13][14][15][16]


Slavery in the New Testament[edit]

In several Pauline epistles, and the First Epistle of Peter, slaves are admonished to obey their masters, as to the Lord, and not to men;[83][84][85][86][87] however Masters were told to serve their slaves "in the same way"[88] and "even better" as "brothers",[89] to not threaten them as God is their Master as well.

The Epistle to Philemon has become an important text in regard to slavery; it was used by pro-slavery advocates as well as by abolitionists.[20][90] In the epistle, Paul writes that he is returning Onesimus, a fugitive slave, back to his master Philemon; however, Paul also entreats Philemon to regard Onesimus, who he says he views as a son, not as a slave but as a beloved brother in Christ. Philemon is requested to treat Onesimus as he would treat Paul.[91]
The Bible and slavery - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Otherwise..you know..you look stupid.

the context of those biblical quotes is historical. The authors of the Bible were explaining the morals and ethics of the times. It is not an acceptance of slavery as a Christian concept.

once again, nice try, but FAIL

What context?

You were fucking wrong.

Dead wrong.

Ace.

 

[Stephanie]

the op is ashamed of us and our country

just Un-American is how I see them

You folks? American?

Don't make me laugh.

You folks really should start your own country.

The United States Constitution is a triumph of Liberalism over Conservatism.

And I am proud to live in the most Liberal Country on the planet.

omg, you live in a twilight zone...and think so highly of yourself it's really quite pathetic

 

[Plasmaball]

the only real difference between Islam and Christianity is Islam does more of the whole killing thing. The end goal of both is to make everyone "insert religion here".

Bar none, there is no religion more violent, more bloody, more intolerant then Christianity.

From burning heretics at the stake to gassing Jews, Christianity has wrought more misery on humanity then any other religion.

i disagree. Both of the two are rather bloody.

 

[Redfish]

the op is ashamed of us and our country

just Un-American is how I see them

You folks? American?

Don't make me laugh.

You folks really should start your own country.

The United States Constitution is a triumph of Liberalism over Conservatism.

And I am proud to live in the most Liberal Country on the planet.

you obviously have no idea what the current definitions of liberal and conservative are.

you do not live in the most liberal country on the planet, unless you live in North Korea.