Separation of Church and State

[nadinbrzezinski]

religion questions do not belong on the stage. There I said it.

And I hate to point this out, but HRC right now is going for the hyper religious fundy vote.

[metroins]

1. I agree

but that is not the reality of our current culture.

[nadinbrzezinski]

4. I know, it just bothers me

[metroins]

9. me as well nt

[amborin]

2. my husband said she was quoting Corinthians during one speech; totally

playing the audience

[CdnExtraNational]

21. Oh no! Is she quoting Corinthians 2?

[Snotcicles]

5. Really looks to me like a set question. nt

[nadinbrzezinski]

10. That was the same question they asked JFK

for the same exact reason

[Dragonfli]

24. Also a set questioner, Hillary gave it away when she admitted she attended services with that lady

Definitely was a plant to add a bit of subtle (or not so subtle) spotlight on the fact that Sanders is a Jew rather than a Christian. Which is a not so subtle way of interjecting that by default since most Americans Identify as Christian he is an "other" a certain type of antisemitism used by "polite" Christians. I almost didn't think so until the lady asked what Hillary prayed for, but not Bernie, after all, he is a Jew certain Christians think that means that prayers are only the domain of Christians because only Jesus hears prayers dont ya know.

I wonder why Hilary doesn't pray for all those that died in wars she caused in wars, and coups she encouraged and especially why she doesn't pray for those children she said should be sent back to the slaughter (which once sent back were)

[Snotcicles]

25. +1.nt

[restorefreedom]

6. yes, bullshit questions

religion is a private matter

[Arazi]

7. Agreed big time. Disgusting injection of religion here

[6chars]

14. At least they didn't ask about Christ

[asuhornets]

8. why won't Bernie admit that he is atheist?

[nadinbrzezinski]

12. Because he is a Jew

and he said that clearly... and I am not going to explain that one to you. As a Jew I get it. And trust me, we are all but practicing.

[ThePhilosopher04]

13. He's not an atheist so no need to admit something he's not

[asuhornets]

15. he didnt say he believed in God..n/t

[Arazi]

16. So? Who cares? Do you care if he believes in an invisible Sky Deity?

Do you think any of them should?

[nadinbrzezinski]

17. And your point? We have an establishment clause for a reason

the question should not even be formulated, let alone asked.

And that goes for ANY political debate regardless of party.

[beam me up scottie]

18. Yes, he did.

And why does it matter to you?

[nadinbrzezinski]

19. You and I undersatand the context when he said it

this is so much like Kennedy who was Catholic, People questioned his faith as well.

[beam me up scottie]

22. It's a dog whistle and they're not exactly being subtle about it.

I expect the "godless Jew" smear from right wing Talibornagains, not from so called liberals.

[Arazi]

27. Its subtly anti-semitic and I don't like it one bit eom

[hedda_foil]

20. You know, I do wish people who speak so insultingly of Bernie would at least change their icon.

I have found myself wincing at that lovely picture of. HRH, which would be a shame if she ever gains the throne.

[Hydra]

23. Would that be a problem if he was?

We know he isn't, so negative points for trying to push a lie as an accepted fact.

[asuhornets]

29. nope no problem from me...n/t

[Cheese Sandwich]

26. Your question belongs in the same category with is Obama a secret Muslism.

[noamnety]

11. Same reaction here.

And I see she worked the "god-given" with emphasis into the closing comment.

[Zorra]

28. There is no acceptable place for religion in US politics or government.

We all have the the right to believe whatever we wish to believe, but elected officials should not have license to use force, coercion, or persuasion of any kind to attempt to impress their religious beliefs upon others through any advantage of office while in office, directly or indirectly.

Religion has no legitimate place in a political debate. If they want to do religious, they really need to get a room.

[Wednesdays]

30. I disagree that Hillary is "going for the hyper religious fundy vote"

A lot of elderly AA voters are avid church-goers. She's popular among them, and so she's speaking to that group, that's all.