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MineralMan

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19. With the exception, perhaps, of Franklin Pierce, all of

Mon Oct 22, 2012, 11:59 AM

Oct 2012

our Presidents have expressed some form of religious belief. The US is predominantly a Christian-populated country, of one sort or another. I simply can't base my decision on religion when it comes to elections. I'd have nobody to vote for.

Now, I expect that many elected officials, including US Presidents, are really not religious at all, but they could not get elected without some reference to religious beliefs. It's just not a factor for me.

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Secret Rituals - We haz them. [View all] MineralMan Oct 2012 OP

Full examination of people you hand the nuclear launch codes is normal prudence cthulu2016 Oct 2012 #1

Oh, it's good to know where people are coming from. MineralMan Oct 2012 #3

As an ex/reformed member of The Eagles I can now reveal the secret handshake and password. brewens Oct 2012 #2

Yup. I wasn't a Boy Scout, either, so I don't know their handshake. MineralMan Oct 2012 #4

I'm not drawn to secret rituals. reformist2 Oct 2012 #5

Nor am I. I don't like them, and find such MineralMan Oct 2012 #6

Bottom line, Mormonism is FAR from Christianity, both in beliefs and rituals. Barack_America Oct 2012 #7

I know a few Mormons and have done blood drives at their churches. I kind of wonder if for brewens Oct 2012 #8

Have you seen the "secret" video? Barack_America Oct 2012 #11

Yeah. Romney is high enough up that I'd say he's right in the middle brewens Oct 2012 #18

Bottom line: I'm an atheist. MineralMan Oct 2012 #12

But these particular rituals reinforce some nasty concepts - like gender inequality as one example riderinthestorm Oct 2012 #9

Yes, and the Roman Catholic Church also doesn't support gender equality, including MineralMan Oct 2012 #14

Biden isn't attempting to insert his religion into government policy Liberalynn Oct 2012 #21

Biden's a Democrat. I vote for Democrats. MineralMan Oct 2012 #24

I vote for Democrats too Liberalynn Oct 2012 #38

Biden has unequivocally stated he firmly believes in the seperation of church and state riderinthestorm Oct 2012 #42

I don''t see the rituals as a big deal. Lone_Star_Dem Oct 2012 #10

Well, for me, it's all poppycock and balderdash anyhow. MineralMan Oct 2012 #13

I'm also an athiest. Lone_Star_Dem Oct 2012 #15

With the exception, perhaps, of Franklin Pierce, all of MineralMan Oct 2012 #19

It's obvious we're talking past each other. Lone_Star_Dem Oct 2012 #40

While some will do that, there will be others who simply will not go to the polls MineralMan Oct 2012 #41

Most are going to the polls and voting against the president. Lone_Star_Dem Oct 2012 #43

If the Question could be asked of President Kennedy in the 1960's Liberalynn Oct 2012 #16

Ahh ha - the anticipated Ritual Blowoff of Willard's sTraNge MOrMOn ritual thinGy Berlum Oct 2012 #17

So drinking pigs blood is ok for anyone running for POTUS ....mmmm ok. L0oniX Oct 2012 #20

What religion requires drinking of pig blood? MineralMan Oct 2012 #22

You missed the idea. L0oniX Oct 2012 #28

You're trying to trivialize a real concern ProSense Oct 2012 #29

My question was not answered. What religion incorporates MineralMan Oct 2012 #32

I didn't make the point, but ProSense Oct 2012 #33

Also, you ProSense Oct 2012 #36

No, I'm not. Harry Reid is also a Mormon. MineralMan Oct 2012 #35

So? ProSense Oct 2012 #37

Wait, ProSense Oct 2012 #23

That is true. But, the thing being discussed is the release of those videos MineralMan Oct 2012 #27

But the others are not religious, and ProSense Oct 2012 #31

Rituals mean nothing until the cult or religion is in a position to do something about them.... OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #25

Romney should make everyone nervous. MineralMan Oct 2012 #34

As a woman, I am concerned about the implications of Romney's Skidmore Oct 2012 #26

I see Romney as a threat in very many ways. MineralMan Oct 2012 #30

Can we draw the line at "participating in a secret ritual older than the age of 14"? nt wtmusic Oct 2012 #39