Not surprising, but fascinating.

–Mike

Dobson is a self-proclaimed Christian; he doesn’t speak for me or millions of other Christians. Remember that, too, haters, when you lump millions of people together and speak as if they all think exactly alike, have all the same traits, you are the one who looks ignorant. Dobson needs better people skills period. you can’t ram your beliefs, whatever they are, down others’ throats.

And to others, an elected official saying that they are a Christian, Jew, spaghetti monster in the sky worshipper or whatever, that is NOT mixing church and state!! The more public the service or job, the more they teach you from the beginning to do the job, not to let your personal beliefs or feelings affect how you do your job or treat others. Some people are so simplistic, it would be sad if it weren’t so pathetic.

It’s funny how people say that a lot of hatred had risen from relgion. That is NOT true! A lot of hatred has risen from people who refuse to respect other people’s beliefs. So by insulting Christians or any other religious belief, you are helping support the very thing you supposedly are fighting against-hatred.

Oh, and from the earlier comments: Yes, religion was an infulence of the Founding Fathers! You’re talking to someone who has heard this arguement for years. You do realize that Diests believe in God? And what of John Adams? Was he not a DEVOUTE Christian?

But what bugs me is how people think that Christians hate people who do not aline with their beliefs. Some Christians might, but they’re not supposed to. God and Christ taught us to love others, even if we disagree with them.

As for man’s sinful nature as pointed out above, I can now say atheists really piss me off and not feel like a “bad Christian” for saying it. Not all atheists, just the ones who make blanket statements. And the ones who are too lazy to think. And the intolerant ones. And the ones who don’t know the difference between Christian and Catholic and religion and faith and other simple words. Did I leave anyone out??

For those who didn’t know, Jon Stewart is a (gasp) Jew.

As for religion being the impetus for many a good movement, sure, I can go with that. But there is also a lot of evil caused directly by religion. Remember, just as the abolitionist movements began in churches, in the South, slavery was defended through the Bible. Religion has been used as justification for genocide in both Europe and the New World, slavery, misogyny, and the denial of basic rights and respect for others. Church and state must remain separate for America to maintain a shred of integrity. One can reinterpret the Bible how they choose, but while the Constitution/Bill of Rights are open to interpretation, it’s not as flexible as religious text, nor should it be. I’m not one of those atheists demanding that no one wish me a Merry Christmas. I just want to be sure that no one’s religion stomps on my freedoms as so many would like to do. There are many Fundies out there that if given the chance, would be happy to burn “witches”. They’re already burning books. Just as many would love to run the USA like a Muslim state. Overall, I don’t have issues with religion. I was brought up Catholic before I escaped. However, just as I don’t tell people that they need to be atheist, or treat them as some religious people have treated me (because they’re SUCH good Christians), I will not stand for someone shoving their morality down my throat - especially not a politician or televangelist whose moral record is probably far worse than my own.