How The Quakers Invented America - Page 4

Kali · 05-10-08, 10:59 PM

Quaker Oatmeal really rocks!

SouthernDemocrat · 05-12-08, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bhkad

This is not only a CHRISTIAN nation, but a Quaker invented nation!

The Quakers are one of the Peace Churches, so if we are a Quaker invented nation, why are we not a nation of pacifists?

Also, being that most of the Founding Fathers that were Christian were Episcopalian, and being that we have had more Episcopalian Presidents than any other denomination, and being that many of the founding fathers also were instrumental in founding the Episcopal Church in America, and being the National Cathedral is an Episcopal Cathedral, its my contention that if we were anything, we would be an Episcopal nation that just happened to be tolerant of other beliefs.

* Note: I am an Episcopalian.

SouthernDemocrat · 05-12-08, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bhkad

I'd accept whatever our Quaker masters prescribed if it meant riddding this country of the atheists and certain others so we could stop our downward slide.

Well if we based our society on the Gospels, we would be a pro-life, pacifist, socialist, communal society. Basically, a bunch of pro-life socialists, is that what you want?

the makeout hobo · 05-12-08, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthernDemocrat

The Quakers are one of the Peace Churches, so if we are a Quaker invented nation, why are we not a nation of pacifists?

Also, being that most of the Founding Fathers that were Christian were Episcopalian, and being that we have had more Episcopalian Presidents than any other denomination, and being that many of the founding fathers also were instrumental in founding the Episcopal Church in America, and being the National Cathedral is an Episcopal Cathedral, its my contention that if we were anything, we would be an Episcopal nation that just happened to be tolerant of other beliefs.

* Note: I am an Episcopalian.

Good to know that I'm not the only Episcopalian on the board.

SouthernDemocrat · 05-12-08, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by the makeout hobo

Good to know that I'm not the only Episcopalian on the board.

Yeah, I always think its funny how the fundies always make the "Christian Nation" argument, but seem to forget that if we are one, its one of their most despised denominations that we would be based in.

ReligiousLeft · 05-13-08, 09:51 AM

Quakers aren't pro-life (at least most of them aren't).

Quakers believe in science. They realize that barring Abhortion imposes a limit on Women's Rights and is clearly Sexist in its nature.

American · 05-13-08, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by new coup for you

Dude Quakers get together and talk about how they hate Bush and feel guilty for being wealthy Eastcoast elite utterly distanced from The Working Man. And let their kids smoke pot.

You're confusing Quakers with your own home. We're talking about Quakers.

new coup for you · 05-13-08, 07:25 PM

oh wait, where do I live?

Philadelphia. Look up the city's relevance in the Quaker religion.

ReligiousLeft · 05-14-08, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by American

You're confusing Quakers with your own home. We're talking about Quakers.

Your joking right? Do you really think Quakers are conservative?

Sir you are sadly mistaken. Quakers have been behind the Abolition, Women's Rights and Anti War movements. Quakers are the least politically Conservative Christian related religion. They are against all war. I know this from being one. Perhaps you should do a bit of research. Try Googling "Quaker political views" or go to the website for the Quaker lobbyist group, Friends Council on National Legislation or the FCNL.

Friends Committee on National Legislation - A Quaker Lobby in the Public Interest

American · 05-14-08, 08:49 AM

I'm sure they support abortion, gay marriage and a welfare state too, that's why they sit on the porch all day long drinking lemonade and goofing off.

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