Excellent point Chris.
Let me add, that there are many atheists (as I) that are not offended by
Christians at all. And, for practical reasons:
Of the three religions based on monotheism, Jewish, Christian, and
Muslim, Christ himself made it clear that there should be separation of
church and state. Not only is it evident by what is written (if one
believes), but it is obvious in that we have evolved from a very Puritan
Nation to a secular one.
In spite of the strange and intolerant paths that Christianity took in
ancient, medieval, and even modern times, the Christian Nations are by
far the most tolerant on the globe. Modern Christians have adhered to
Christ's teachings, "render onto Cesar that which if of this world (or
belongs to)." I'm not sure how that reads. But, the point is that
modern Christians, even though being majority, wrote the Constitution
and recognized the need for a secular Government.
In short, there is no reason to fear that Christians will form a
tyrannical Government; they have carved out a new world for everyone and
it is indeed quite secular.
Cheers,
Justo
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-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Chris Joyner
Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2005 10:38 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Libertarian] HS reunion surprise
This is an interesting discussion.
I would take further the suggestion to "lighten up"
and apply it to everyone out there who is so concerned
about prayer as though it's a dangerous thing.
To me it seems that Libertarians should defend the
rights of Christians to express our faith as we choose
to the same degree that those of other Faiths are
allowed.
It's amusing to me that it's the thirtieth reunion
before you witness such a thing. Apparently some are
returning to the Faith of their youth as they grow
older; I would take issue with those who suggest that
this demonstrates intellectual immaturity.
Also I'm fascinated that someone was surprised by a
suggestion of pledging allegiance to the American flag
at a Libertarian function. We who embrace the liberty
available to us as Americans more than any other
political party should, I think, be more patriotic
than any others. While they practice such things out
of hypocrisy to present a false image we should be
able to genuinely appreciate and respect our flag and
what it truly represents to us.
I believe in America. That's why I want to be a part
of the fight to re-secure the blessings of liberty. I
stand when I hear our National Anthem. I'm moved
emotionally when I see fireworks on the Fourth of July
and imagine how Frances Scott Key must have felt
peering through the smoke of battle as the first light
of dawn illuminated the flag still waving over that
fort.
And I'm angered by the sins that have been committed
against the American People by those we trusted to
continue our heritage of valour and self-government.
I am a Libertarian beCAUSE I am a patriotic American
and a Christian, and I won't apologize for being
either of these three things.
--- mark robert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I was at my 30th reunion last year. When an
> organizer called for
> our attention, I thought it was for some kind of
> program or
> announcement. No. It was a call for everyone to "bow
> our heads"
> in a fairly lengthy Christian prayer for the food,
> etc. I have
> been to almost every reunion and had never seen this
> before. I am
> still wondering how a Libertarian should view
> something like
> this. I defer to you fine folks for advice. Is there
> an issue
> here or not? I'm not sure how to think of this
> because of course
> our class was from a public school, but the reunion
> was
> technically not a school function.
>
>
>
> thanks
>
>
>
> -Mark
>
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