The Evangelical Manifesto: Fear, Atheism, and Politics

Obtuse Word · 05-14-08, 10:02 PM

Fear, Atheism, and Politics Play Role in Evangelical Manifesto

The recent Evangelical Manifesto is all about politics and fear. Despite claiming to depoliticize the religion the document actually plays on Christianity’s fear of atheism in the US in order to manipulate American politics. The Manifesto, written by Os Guinness, portrays two opposing possibilities for religious discourse in American society, the “naked public square” and the “civil public square.” Guinness presents the two possible choices for the future of America, one being the right path, the other disastrous for America. He warns of dangers of the “naked” public square, which according to the Evangelical Manifesto, is completely devoid of religion or spirituality in public life. In contrast the document promotes a so-called “civil” public square, which would allow for expression of religion and spirituality in the public domain. . . .

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DarkWizard12 · 05-15-08, 11:46 AM

this is...from a blog? Why don;t I make my own blog to counter-point yours? It'd be just as valid.

Sheesh, the guy doesn't even link his material. Military christians beating up military non-christians? If thats so true, why hasn't the New York Times reported on it?

And who is this Guinness? the blog is talking about him as if he is the leader of all christians, which is weird because my christian friends here don't even know who he is. Can the guy even provide a link to the manifesto itself? Maybe a link to amazon showing "Manifesto - by Guinness"?

justone · 05-15-08, 12:28 PM

I had an impression that such posts were considred as spam on DP.

Am I wrong?

Is it only because it is directed again Christians the mods have not reacted yet?

DarkWizard12 · 05-15-08, 01:00 PM

Its eprobably because it hasn't been reported yet.

justone · 05-15-08, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkWizard12

Its eprobably because it hasn't been reported yet.

So, if understand you correctly -- if get insulted I have to cry and whine to a mod and then my opponent will be issued a warning, if a mod decides that I am insulted? And if i don't whine - the insult are unnoticed.

It makes sense, if it is so, but is it so?

But also I would think it would make sense for mods to loook at least at the start of new topics...

chevydriver1123 · 05-15-08, 02:25 PM

There was a manifesto published recently

'An Evangelical Manifesto' criticizes politics of faith - CNN.com

justone · 05-15-08, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by chevydriver1123

There was a manifesto published recently

'An Evangelical Manifesto' criticizes politics of faith - CNN.com

THIS would be a legitimate OP.

DarkWizard12 · 05-15-08, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by chevydriver1123

There was a manifesto published recently

'An Evangelical Manifesto' criticizes politics of faith - CNN.com

Strange, none of my friends have even heard of this.

justone · 05-15-08, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkWizard12

Strange, none of my friends have even heard of this.

That is correct, we, evangelicals, are strange, VERY starnge. We puzzle ourselves so often ...

DarkWizard12 · 05-15-08, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by justone

That is correct, we, evangelicals, are strange, VERY starnge. We puzzle ourselves so often ...

I'm contemplating. There is something to your post that is both funny, sarcastic, and enlightning. I just can;t put my finger on it though...