American Religious Fundamentalists Fight To Establish A Theocracy As Religion Declines In The US

[skews13.]

Abortion illuminates the status of faith in the US. Religious fundamentalists, their political poodles, and a God-fearing Supreme Court want a national ban on the procedure. The majority of Americans support a woman’s right to choose. Hence we have a social civil war — in which the religious/political crusaders have rigged the electoral system to deny the majority of Americans their will.

The bad news for Bible-thumpers is that they are rowing against the tide. Free thinking has grown steadily as more Americans turn their backs on indoctrination. Organized fundamentalists have noticed. As their numbers decline, their noise has increased. Although, it may be their last hurrah — unless they establish an Iran-style theocracy.

Eeligion should be a blessing. So many people benefit from their faith. It gives them meaning, guidance, comfort, community, an explanation for the inexplicable, and hope for good things after they are dead. But that is not enough for the zealots.

These miserable people cannot leave well enough alone. They use their belief to butt into other people’s business. The Founders knew that state religion is anathema to individual freedoms. Today’s religious oppressors are proving them right.

Ironically, America is a country where many so-called Christians spit on Jesus’s legacy while many atheists attempt to follow his call to look after the poor, the downtrodden, the immigrant, the prisoner, and the sick. If America is a country of Christian values, it is no thanks to conservative Christians.

American religious fundamentalists fight to establish a theocracy as religion declines in the US

Abortion illuminates the status of faith in the US. Religious fundamentalists, their political poodles, and a God-fearing Supreme Court want a national ban on the procedure. The majority of Americans support a woman’s right to choose. Hence we have a...

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[Lycanthrope]

Author seems awfully sure of his predictions, but history is rife with examples of a political minority seizing power and enforcing its will.

 

[Gateman_Wen]

Abortion illuminates the status of faith in the US. Religious fundamentalists, their political poodles, and a God-fearing Supreme Court want a national ban on the procedure. The majority of Americans support a woman’s right to choose. Hence we have a social civil war — in which the religious/political crusaders have rigged the electoral system to deny the majority of Americans their will.

The bad news for Bible-thumpers is that they are rowing against the tide. Free thinking has grown steadily as more Americans turn their backs on indoctrination. Organized fundamentalists have noticed. As their numbers decline, their noise has increased. Although, it may be their last hurrah — unless they establish an Iran-style theocracy.

Eeligion should be a blessing. So many people benefit from their faith. It gives them meaning, guidance, comfort, community, an explanation for the inexplicable, and hope for good things after they are dead. But that is not enough for the zealots.

These miserable people cannot leave well enough alone. They use their belief to butt into other people’s business. The Founders knew that state religion is anathema to individual freedoms. Today’s religious oppressors are proving them right.

Ironically, America is a country where many so-called Christians spit on Jesus’s legacy while many atheists attempt to follow his call to look after the poor, the downtrodden, the immigrant, the prisoner, and the sick. If America is a country of Christian values, it is no thanks to conservative Christians.

American religious fundamentalists fight to establish a theocracy as religion declines in the US

Abortion illuminates the status of faith in the US. Religious fundamentalists, their political poodles, and a God-fearing Supreme Court want a national ban on the procedure. The majority of Americans support a woman’s right to choose. Hence we have a...

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They hold more positions of pwer now than they ever have before. We really are in serious trouble here of this continues.

 

[Crunchtime]

Abortion illuminates the status of faith in the US. Religious fundamentalists, their political poodles, and a God-fearing Supreme Court want a national ban on the procedure. The majority of Americans support a woman’s right to choose. Hence we have a social civil war — in which the religious/political crusaders have rigged the electoral system to deny the majority of Americans their will.

The bad news for Bible-thumpers is that they are rowing against the tide. Free thinking has grown steadily as more Americans turn their backs on indoctrination. Organized fundamentalists have noticed. As their numbers decline, their noise has increased. Although, it may be their last hurrah — unless they establish an Iran-style theocracy.

Eeligion should be a blessing. So many people benefit from their faith. It gives them meaning, guidance, comfort, community, an explanation for the inexplicable, and hope for good things after they are dead. But that is not enough for the zealots.

These miserable people cannot leave well enough alone. They use their belief to butt into other people’s business. The Founders knew that state religion is anathema to individual freedoms. Today’s religious oppressors are proving them right.

Ironically, America is a country where many so-called Christians spit on Jesus’s legacy while many atheists attempt to follow his call to look after the poor, the downtrodden, the immigrant, the prisoner, and the sick. If America is a country of Christian values, it is no thanks to conservative Christians.

American religious fundamentalists fight to establish a theocracy as religion declines in the US

Abortion illuminates the status of faith in the US. Religious fundamentalists, their political poodles, and a God-fearing Supreme Court want a national ban on the procedure. The majority of Americans support a woman’s right to choose. Hence we have a...

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Atheists are following the call of Jesus by doing what? Which universe are you living in?

You must have had an angry hangover when you wrote this garbage.

 

[Indydave]

Atheists are following the call of Jesus by doing what? Which universe are you living in?

You must have had an angry hangover when you wrote this garbage.

Forgiveness, compassion, love, not being judgemental, good works

 

[mrjurrs]

Abortion illuminates the status of faith in the US. Religious fundamentalists, their political poodles, and a God-fearing Supreme Court want a national ban on the procedure. The majority of Americans support a woman’s right to choose. Hence we have a social civil war — in which the religious/political crusaders have rigged the electoral system to deny the majority of Americans their will.

The bad news for Bible-thumpers is that they are rowing against the tide. Free thinking has grown steadily as more Americans turn their backs on indoctrination. Organized fundamentalists have noticed. As their numbers decline, their noise has increased. Although, it may be their last hurrah — unless they establish an Iran-style theocracy.

Eeligion should be a blessing. So many people benefit from their faith. It gives them meaning, guidance, comfort, community, an explanation for the inexplicable, and hope for good things after they are dead. But that is not enough for the zealots.

These miserable people cannot leave well enough alone. They use their belief to butt into other people’s business. The Founders knew that state religion is anathema to individual freedoms. Today’s religious oppressors are proving them right.

Ironically, America is a country where many so-called Christians spit on Jesus’s legacy while many atheists attempt to follow his call to look after the poor, the downtrodden, the immigrant, the prisoner, and the sick. If America is a country of Christian values, it is no thanks to conservative Christians.

American religious fundamentalists fight to establish a theocracy as religion declines in the US

Abortion illuminates the status of faith in the US. Religious fundamentalists, their political poodles, and a God-fearing Supreme Court want a national ban on the procedure. The majority of Americans support a woman’s right to choose. Hence we have a...

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Do you suppose that they have the slightest inkling that one reason church participation is falling is due to the actions of the churches?

 

[EMNofSeattle]

Do you suppose that they have the slightest inkling that one reason church participation is falling is due to the actions of the churches?

Not really, it’s because of constant athiestic indoctrination in schools, media, and culture.

Because communists from Europe were allowed to move here in the 20th century

 

[Tigerace117]

Not really, it’s because of constant athiestic indoctrination in schools, media, and culture.

Because communists from Europe were allowed to move here in the 20th century

Oh look, more hysterical babbling over a meaningless boogeyman.

 

[Crunchtime]

It’s in the Bible. Jesus said before the end comes the love of many shall wax cold.

 

[Checkerboard Strangler]

Author seems awfully sure of his predictions, but history is rife with examples of a political minority seizing power and enforcing its will.

More often than not, in the wake of a deadly attack, a gigantic financial collapse or in the wake of a band of martyrs.

 

[Gordy327]

Not really, it’s because of constant athiestic indoctrination in schools, media, and culture.

It's called logic and reasoning. Something which seems to be an anathema to church/religion.

Because communists from Europe were allowed to move here in the 20th century

Take it up with the government then.

 

[uptower]

Not really, it’s because of constant athiestic indoctrination in schools, media, and culture.

Because communists from Europe were allowed to move here in the 20th century

Hope you checked under your bed today...

 

[Lycanthrope]

Forgiveness, compassion, love, not being judgemental, good works

Add humility. All traits that are Christ-like behaviors seen in anyone who embodies them, regardless of whether they identify with organized religion.

 

[Crunchtime]

Do you suppose that they have the slightest inkling that one reason church participation is falling is due to the actions of the churches?

Such as? Actions like upholding Biblical truth? Standing against abortion and gender confusion? Supporting parental authority in the home and schools? Expecting our leaders to enforce existing laws?

FYI the church isn’t failing and never will. It’s the world that’s failing and falling into a moral abyss. Relativism always brings doom to any society. Where there are no standards failure is eminent.

 

[Gordy327]

Such as? Actions like upholding Biblical truth?

What "truth" would that be? What are the facts to support this so called truth?

FYI the church isn’t failing and never will. It’s the world that’s failing and falling into a moral abyss. Relativism always brings doom to any society. Where there are no standards failure is eminent.

Morality is subjective.

 

[Crunchtime]

What "truth" would that be? What are the facts to support this so called truth?

Morality is subjective.

Personal testimony supports and confirms Biblical truth.

Ignorance is subjective too. Congratulations.

 

[Gordy327]

Personal testimony supports and confirms Biblical truth.

Subjective, anecdotal, and notoriously unreliable.. That's nothing more than "because someone said so."

Ignorance is subjective too. Congratulations.

And there is nothing more ignorant than relying on subjective accounts with a confirmation bias.

 

[Risky Thicket]

Personal testimony supports and confirms Biblical truth.

Ignorance is subjective too. Congratulations.

There are morals in almost all religions and among atheists. Morals existed before Christianity, before the bible and that is the truth.

 

[Crunchtime]

Subjective, anecdotal, and notoriously unreliable.. That's nothing more than "because someone said so."

And there is nothing more ignorant than relying on subjective accounts with a confirmation bias.

There are morals in almost all religions and among atheists. Morals existed before Christianity, before the bible and that is the truth.

The Bible takes in all of history in general. There were, however, people on the earth before the Bible was written. That is the truth.

 

[Crunchtime]

Subjective, anecdotal, and notoriously unreliable.. That's nothing more than "because someone said so."

And there is nothing more ignorant than relying on subjective accounts with a confirmation bias.

Whether you believe someone’s testimony is up to you, but it doesn’t take away the truth of someone’s else’s experience. Are you calling yourself a liar? When you talk to with someone do they believe what you’re saying? Is your word any good? Or does nothing but lies come out of your mouth? What a plastic world you must live in.

 

[Gordy327]

Whether you believe someone’s testimony is up to you, but it doesn’t take away the truth of someone’s else’s experience.

What they experience may not be reflective of reality, much less truth. People make claims all the time. Without objective evidence to back it up, there's no reason to take it seriously. Only those who are gullible or simple minded would accept testimony, no questions asked or with a bias.

Are you calling yourself a liar? When you talk to with someone do they believe what you’re saying? Is your word any good? Or does nothing but lies come out of your mouth? What a plastic world you must live in.

I live in reality, unlike theists with their baseless claims of god/s. I wouldn't expect anyone to believe me without some backing evidence. But then, I wouldn't make outrageous claims either.

The Bible takes in all of history in general. There were, however, people on the earth before the Bible was written. That is the truth.

No, the bible is just a collection of stories written by ancient men.

 

[ralfy]

Secular religion has taken over.

 

[Risky Thicket]

Secular religion has taken over.

What does that mean? Taken over what? Who is collecting the data? What value is is?

 

[Logician Man]

FYI the church isn’t failing and never will.

 

[Crunchtime]

If you think that’s the church you’re dumber than a mule. Is that all you got?