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President Trump declares January 16th to be Religious Freedom Day

Josie said:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presiden...claims-january-16-2018-religious-freedom-day/

Faith is embedded in the history, spirit, and soul of our Nation. On Religious Freedom Day, we celebrate the many faiths that make up our country, and we commemorate the 232nd anniversary of the passing of a State law that has shaped and secured our cherished legacy of religious liberty.

Our forefathers, seeking refuge from religious persecution, believed in the eternal truth that freedom is not a gift from the government, but a sacred right from Almighty God. On the coattails of the American Revolution, on January 16, 1786, the Virginia General Assembly passed the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom. This seminal bill, penned by Thomas Jefferson, states that, “all men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain, their opinions in matters of religion, and that the same shall in no wise diminish, enlarge, or affect their civil capacities.” Five years later, these principles served as the inspiration for the First Amendment, which affirms our right to choose and exercise faith without government coercion or reprisal.

Today, Americans from diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds remain steadfast in a commitment to the inherent values of faith, honesty, integrity, and patriotism. Our Constitution and laws guarantee Americans the right not just to believe as they see fit, but to freely exercise their religion. Unfortunately, not all have recognized the importance of religious freedom, whether by threatening tax consequences for particular forms of religious speech, or forcing people to comply with laws that violate their core religious beliefs without sufficient justification. These incursions, little by little, can destroy the fundamental freedom underlying our democracy. Therefore, soon after taking office, I addressed these issues in an Executive Order that helps ensure Americans are able to follow their consciences without undue Government interference and the Department of Justice has issued guidance to Federal agencies regarding their compliance with laws that protect religious freedom. No American — whether a nun, nurse, baker, or business owner — should be forced to choose between the tenets of faith or adherence to the law.

The United States is also the paramount champion for religious freedom around the world, because we do not believe that conscience rights are only for Americans. We will continue to condemn and combat extremism, terrorism, and violence against people of faith, including genocide waged by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria against Yezidis, Christians, and Shia Muslims. We will be undeterred in our commitment to monitor religious persecution and implement policies that promote religious freedom. Through these efforts, we strive for the day when people of all faiths can follow their hearts and worship according to their consciences.

The free exercise of religion is a source of personal and national stability, and its preservation is essential to protecting human dignity. Religious diversity strengthens our communities and promotes tolerance, respect, understanding, and equality. Faith breathes life and hope into our world. We must diligently guard, preserve, and cherish this unalienable right.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim January 16, 2018, as Religious Freedom Day. I call on all Americans to commemorate this day with events and activities that remind us of our shared heritage of religious liberty and teach us to secure this blessing both at home and abroad.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of January, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-second.

DONALD J. TRUMP​


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funny how that is coming from a man that paid to bang prostitutes while his wife was pregnant. Somehow this seems to be conservative running theme.

Diving MUlalh
 
Trump needs a day to study his, "Two Corinthians" :)

I remember Trump said The Bible was his favorite book, followed by "Art of the Deal".

Comedy sometimes just writes itself.
 
Diving Mullah said:
funny how that is coming from a man that paid to bang prostitutes while his wife was pregnant. Somehow this seems to be conservative running theme.

Diving MUlalh
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I think it's weird that someone would actually pay a porn star to be quiet :)
 
BlackMatters said:
It was a simple yes or no question. Are muslims banned from entering?

Dont worry, i dont anticpate an answer and i understand that if you actually answer it, it destroys your argument.
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Yes, some Muslims can still enter the country, because the courts stopped Trump from implementing total blanket Muslim ban. Thus, our courts respect religious freedom and protected it from Trumps antics.
 
BlackMatters said:
Muslims are banned from America?

That is funny, I have a friend who is Muslim who just got back from visiting her brother in Kansas. it is obvious she is Muslim too, she wears a full hijab. You sure they are banned?
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You ****ing well there is a Muslim ban.

Childish ****, that's all the Muslim haters are capable of, forget honest debate


WE are done. Period

Don't waste your time replying..go lie somewhere else
 
Jetboogieman said:
That's what I thought.

See it's mighty tough to, yah know, actually debate on debate politics when you're trying to defend a guy from his own words and actions.

Continue to defend your stable genius.
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Well done, sir, my compliments.

So much for the grand liberal conspiracy...the stable genius' has seen the enemy and it is him!
 
Fearandloathing said:
You ****ing well there is a Muslim ban.

Childish ****, that's all the Muslim haters are capable of, forget honest debate


WE are done. Period

Don't waste your time replying..go lie somewhere else
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Nice intelligent respond. Didnt expect much from you.
 
ReverendHellh0und said:
Tl;dr
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And you expect people to read your posts?





Clue: if you say "tl;dr" to anyone who has just bested you, you're broadcasting that you only really want to troll the other side while collecting a few "likes".
 
Mr Person said:
And you expect people to read your posts?





Clue: if you say "tl;dr" to anyone who has just bested you, you're broadcasting that you only really want to troll the other side while collecting a few "likes".
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Since you and your ilk are having a collective tantrum at me. I'll respond and show you how dumb his post was. I know, you'll cheerlead any idiocy posted against me but. whatevs...



Jetboogieman said:
Ah yes, the precarious response of a Trump supporter, I'm sure in true Trumpian fashion you'll claim you're the "least bigoted person you've ever met".
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Nah probably not. But I am far less a racist than you. Communist dependent class types like yourselves suffer views of Racism of lowered expectations. It's rather disgusting, comrade.


Only in your mind Rev since you don't think Trumps attempt at a "Legal Muslim Ban" goes far enough, you'd defend a man who suggested a blanket religious ban in the first place and you buy into the wild eyed conspiracy theory of thousands of muslims celebrating on 9/11 in New Jersey which was specifically fabricated in order to whip up anti-muslim sentiment in the wake of the attacks, you're not exactly on your way to being less of a bigot compared to alot of people, least of all myself.
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You do know less than 1/10th of the worlds muslim population is affected by the travel ban, right?


Funny you're unable to address any of it specifically, these are not even some stories I've pulled from the MSM, these words and actions are from Trump himself and one of his cronies.
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I'm looking at the what was put in place. doesn't seem like a muslim ban to me, why do you lie?



You're not going to have much luck fighting against the words and actions of the stable genius you are attempting to defend from his own words and actions.
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You know, smart people can see that people can agree and disagree with a politician and not view them as a rabid supporter of that said politician. you look foolish when you do that, you know that right? I am embarrassed for you.


Oh yeah, I remember when people win elections we're never allowed to criticize them or disagree with them after that, no, no, I quite remember your passive opposition to Obama during those 8 years because "he won".
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I have no retort as this is a simple "mean girl" tantrum and meltdown.


No I know, you have a worthless copy paste list you can provide all of us.
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21 actual issues I disagree with him on is worthless, but whether he said "I" or "I'd" is hugely important to you and your ilk. I get it.



You really need to focus on whats in front of you because you're not addressing it, I've been very specific in why this announcement of his is ironic and thus far, you've been unable to effectively address anything I've brought up.
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But it's not, you don't understand what irony is and you are just butthurt he came out with a nice statement in support of our constitutional rights and tolerance.


Continue on with your tantrum now.
 
PTF said:
No it's not.
It's the truth about this dude so no use defending the dictator.
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How is the weather in St. Petersburg?
 
ReverendHellh0und said:
Since you and your ilk are having a collective tantrum at me.
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We are a compassionate bunch, if this is too much for you, we have a safe space available at any time.

Nah probably not. But I am far less a racist than you. Communist dependent class types like yourselves suffer views of Racism of lowered expectations. It's rather disgusting, comrade.
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Oh boy Rev, wild eyed thrashing around with "you're a commie" like it's the red scare of the 50's.

You do know less than 1/10th of the worlds muslim population is affected by the travel ban, right?

I'm looking at the what was put in place. doesn't seem like a muslim ban to me, why do you lie?
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Again actually refusing to address what was brought up.

That Trump said he wanted an outright ban on all muslims and that Giuliani admitted that Trump asked him for a way to do the Muslim ban "Legally" and this was the result, a cruel, unnessecary and ultimately pointless country specific ban that was done to placate the bigots within his base, to have something to point to, to say "we did it".

Based on all his other antics, supporting the wild eyed conspiracy theory that there were thousands of muslims celebrating on 9/11 in New Jersey (a disgusting fabrication that I might add, you support) and giving far right wing racists in Britain a thumbs up to their propaganda against muslims, he doesn't really get the benefit of the doubt here.

And again since you don't think the "Legal Muslim Ban" goes far enough, you're not doing a whole lot to quell the idea that you're pretty damn xenophobic against muslims yourself.

You know, smart people can see that people can agree and disagree with a politician and not view them as a rabid supporter of that said politician. you look foolish when you do that, you know that right? I am embarrassed for you
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Doesn't even come close to addressing what I actually said, you disagree with the "Legal Muslim Ban" only on the basis it doesn't go far enough and then you deny that, that's what it is despite not even attempting to address what Trump and Giuliani actually said themselves.

I have no retort.
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You have no retort because you aren't capable of coming up with one.

21 actual issues I disagree with him on is worthless,
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The only way it's relevant to this thread, is the fact that, of those 21 issues, one is that you don't think the "Legal Muslim Ban" goes far enough and its your weak ass attempt to throw it at anyone your arguings with feet and say:

"See I disagree with him on some things, so that means your criticism of Trump is invalid".

Doesn't take a genius to see through such obvious deflection, I mean you might as well just use this meme:

h0217CDEF


but whether he said "I" or "I'd" is hugely important to you and your ilk. I get it.
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"HEY LOOK OVER THERE, at something Jet never engaged in conversation about".

But it's not, you don't understand what irony is and you are just butthurt he came out with a nice statement in support of our constitutional rights and tolerance.
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Except as has been pointed out, he's continued to show an extreme disdain towards a specific religious group and has gone so far as to actively use government policy to discriminate against them, no matter how limited you may think it is, the intent was and is absolutely established by his own words and I know that's super inconvenient for you.

Continue on with your tantrum now.
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IF actually debating you is considered a "tantrum" you may currently have the SJW dictionary floating around your head, you're literally whining about being challenged on the nonsense you are posting in this thread and saying I'm the one having the "tantrum".

Have fun continuing to defend your stable genius.
 
Jetboogieman said:
We are a compassionate bunch, if this is too much for you, we have a safe space available at any time.



Oh boy Rev, wild eyed thrashing around with "you're a commie" like it's the red scare of the 50's.



Again actually refusing to address what was brought up.

That Trump said he wanted an outright ban on all muslims and that Giuliani admitted that Trump asked him for a way to do the Muslim ban "Legally" and this was the result, a cruel, unnessecary and ultimately pointless country specific ban that was done to placate the bigots within his base, to have something to point to, to say "we did it".

Based on all his other antics, supporting the wild eyed conspiracy theory that there were thousands of muslims celebrating on 9/11 in New Jersey (a disgusting fabrication that I might add, you support) and giving far right wing racists in Britain a thumbs up to their propaganda against muslims, he doesn't really get the benefit of the doubt here.

And again since you don't think the "Legal Muslim Ban" goes far enough, you're not doing a whole lot to quell the idea that you're pretty damn xenophobic against muslims yourself.



Doesn't even come close to addressing what I actually said, you disagree with the "Legal Muslim Ban" only on the basis it doesn't go far enough and then you deny that, that's what it is despite not even attempting to address what Trump and Giuliani actually said themselves.



You have no retort because you aren't capable of coming up with one.



The only way it's relevant to this thread, is the fact that, of those 21 issues, one is that you don't think the "Legal Muslim Ban" goes far enough and its your weak ass attempt to throw it at anyone your arguings with feet and say:

"See I disagree with him on some things, so that means your criticism of Trump is invalid".

Doesn't take a genius to see through such obvious deflection, I mean you might as well just use this meme:

h0217CDEF




"HEY LOOK OVER THERE, at something Jet never engaged in conversation about".



Except as has been pointed out, he's continued to show an extreme disdain towards a specific religious group and has gone so far as to actively use government policy to discriminate against them, no matter how limited you may think it is, the intent was and is absolutely established by his own words and I know that's super inconvenient for you.



IF actually debating you is considered a "tantrum" you may currently have the SJW dictionary floating around your head, you're literally whining about being challenged on the nonsense you are posting in this thread and saying I'm the one having the "tantrum".

Have fun continuing to defend your stable genius.
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You really are just babbling now. Here's the typical anti-trump mindless sheep type post.


1. if someone doesn't bash trump 24/7 and dares point out something not part of the leftist agenda, that person must be attacked, lied about, and marginalized as the enemy.

2. bring up dumb **** like "stable genius" because in your mind you think I would find that offensive. However since I am not a trump supporter you can call that idiot any name you want.

3. hyperfocus on the worst thing the guy says while ignoring the other things he's said and done that would indicate your initial feelings are wrong. They are never wrong because whatever trump does is wrong and you must mindlessly bash him and anyone who points out that your displaying mindless partisan hackery.

4. hurl insults while whining about insults displaying full tantrum mode while denying it.

5. Of course lie about the other poster, make **** up and claim that poster supports something trump said instead of realizing that his point was not that there were thousands, but there were some that many in this state all saw, including my wife, several police officers, et al. stating and standing by these facts is not whats disgusting. its you isis apologists' posts which are disgusting.

6. declare victory and post a dumb meme.



I got your number boogs.
 
Jetboogieman said:
That's what I thought.

See it's mighty tough to, yah know, actually debate on debate politics when you're trying to defend a guy from his own words and actions.

Continue to defend your stable genius.
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He's just a troll, he'd defend Hitler as long as it would piss off the liberal poopyheads
 
Pretty good proclamation. But I don't believe it truly represents the man. Shallow folks like Trump don't think in such terms. I believe he told a speech writer in lieu of MLK day he needed something "yuge," and when presented with such read over the copy until the words became too tedious, then signed away. Of course, that's just one person's opinion.
 
PTF said:
Okay...what are you trying to say ?
The liberal/Demos want to have this government shutdown ?
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I think you know. Tovarish.:lamo
 
beefheart said:
I think you know. Tovarish.:lamo
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Bored aren't you ?
You had a few sips of Old Grandad and you're off to the races.
Ahhh how our President has these liberal/Demos wrapped around his(middle) finger. They're mad because their homie ,barack "Slick Rick" obama could not do what our President has accomplished.
It's funny how they label our President racist just to psst him off.
No no no no no no...no more chicken,collard green smell anymore around the White House.
 
PTF said:
Bored aren't you ?
You had a few sips of Old Grandad and you're off to the races.
Ahhh how our President has these liberal/Demos wrapped around his(middle) finger. They're mad because their homie ,barack "Slick Rick" obama could not do what our President has accomplished.
It's funny how they label our President racist just to psst him off.
No no no no no no...no more chicken,collard green smell anymore around the White House.
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Oh look, another stupid post. You just can't get Obama out of your head can you?
 
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