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patphil

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45. Republicans live within moral limits?

Sun Jun 4, 2023, 05:18 PM

Jun 2023

Since when? Their philosophy was, is, and will continue to be one of hate.
If those Republicans really believed they were "true Christians", they would want to be good stewards of the Earth as well as being loving, kind, and compassionate to all of God's children.
But then, they're spiritually blind, and can't see how badly they have failed at both.

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Fox News Host: Why Try to Save Earth When Afterlife Is Real? [View all] Nevilledog Jun 2023 OP

So that's why it's ok with them to pollute, drain the resources, cut down rainforests Deuxcents Jun 2023 #1

Therin in lies the true danger of flying rabbit Jun 2023 #2

No kidding!!! calimary Jun 2023 #50

Then why don't they all just kill themselves now and get the good seats next to Jesus in Heaven? TheBlackAdder Jun 2023 #75

Well there you have it..................... Lovie777 Jun 2023 #3

And with that assertion EYESORE 9001 Jun 2023 #4

Absolutely ArizonaLib Jun 2023 #51

Sheesh, this is a left-over attitude from the Reagan era. Sogo Jun 2023 #5

This attitude has been around for a very long time. Mariana Jun 2023 #14

You do realize that this has been an argument of the christian sect ExWhoDoesntCare Jun 2023 #65

If you've every wondered why irreligious billionaires get into bed w/ religious nuts via the GQP... RockRaven Jun 2023 #6

I mean, who better? GoodRaisin Jun 2023 #62

And your evidence that they're irreligious...is? ExWhoDoesntCare Jun 2023 #66

Reading comprehension isn't for everyone... RockRaven Jun 2023 #70

Wait, who are these conservatives PatSeg Jun 2023 #7

Now you're getting it! ExWhoDoesntCare Jun 2023 #67

Ask one of these so-called after-life believers it they are ready to meet their maker --- erronis Jun 2023 #8

"conservatives tried to live "within those moral limits," a lifestyle she purported liberals don't" Takket Jun 2023 #9

So do the guys who kill people for drawing Mohamed. Iggo Jun 2023 #11

Funny...Those values ExWhoDoesntCare Jun 2023 #69

Not enough facepalms in the world for that attitude RandomNumbers Jun 2023 #10

It's an old talk radio bit. underpants Jun 2023 #12

Conservatives Are Happy? ProfessorGAC Jun 2023 #57

Is fox still on the air? How can that be? mobeau69 Jun 2023 #13

"Peasants, your rewards are in heaven" dalton99a Jun 2023 #15

I remember reading a theory somewhere about religion Freethinker65 Jun 2023 #16

I would think it would lead to complacency and fatalism, as it's designed to do. Maru Kitteh Jun 2023 #20

Anxiety must be mitigated, if even by believing great untruths Model35mech Jun 2023 #29

Genetic component? Ligyron Jun 2023 #55

Ok. I didn't re-read all of this, but this seems similar to what I read years ago Freethinker65 Jun 2023 #56

Rachel Campos-Duffy, "Those of us who have faith don't believe that, and we believe how we act .... Botany Jun 2023 #17

Why doesn't he go first? live love laugh Jun 2023 #18

+1000 roamer65 Jun 2023 #22

My 1st thought too. nt Duppers Jun 2023 #24

Do the people that asked that have children? Grandchildren? CrispyQ Jun 2023 #19

Moral behavior for Republicans: Martin Eden Jun 2023 #21

They don't deserve hell. ExWhoDoesntCare Jun 2023 #71

The minute I saw the OP title I knew it was Campos-Duffy. She is one of the benchwarmers... keep_left Jun 2023 #23

Radical Catholic fundamentalists, were on The Real World? CrispyQ Jun 2023 #63

Well, I think that came somewhat later, but the seeds were there, because Campos-Duffy... keep_left Jun 2023 #64

I find the thought of eternal life terrifying. Sky Jewels Jun 2023 #25

I'm so touched. That's some real deep theology there. Exegesis and all that good stuff. Hekate Jun 2023 #26

After all the billions of humans who have died on earth rurallib Jun 2023 #27

Also, at what point did our ancestors supposedly start receiving afterlives? Sky Jewels Jun 2023 #60

Since the goal is afterlife, why the abortion concern? sanatanadharma Jun 2023 #28

Because they first must vote for GOP candidates. Marcuse Jun 2023 #31

This has been a guidpost since Reagan, at least... Shipwack Jun 2023 #30

This is what I call the "Snopes problem". It's true that Watt didn't make *that* particular... keep_left Jun 2023 #43

They're forgetting there is supposedly 2 sides to that afterlife judesedit Jun 2023 #32

Oops. I just said basically the same thing. I should have read all the comments first. LoisB Jun 2023 #34

Lol. You're good. We were typing at the same time judesedit Jun 2023 #38

And the ultimate irony is that christians have confused which one is better ExWhoDoesntCare Jun 2023 #73

Some "Christians" are doing that now wirh Dumpy Boy. judesedit Jun 2023 #81

Does she realize that those who believe, believe there are TWO places one can go in the afterlife LoisB Jun 2023 #33

Good let them commit mass suicide malaise Jun 2023 #35

Asshat cilla4progress Jun 2023 #36

well, you're not behaving very well GenThePerservering Jun 2023 #37

but many right wing Christians don't have morals, kill directly or indirectly, and support enemies samsingh Jun 2023 #39

MAGAt broodmare (9 children and counting) duncy fool says wot Celerity Jun 2023 #40

What about the "we got to behave... within moral limits" part? Beartracks Jun 2023 #41

Then why bother ever seeking medical treatment for anything? The quicker you die and all that. Solly Mack Jun 2023 #42

Such a shame tiredtoo Jun 2023 #44

Republicans live within moral limits? patphil Jun 2023 #45

Please don't use the "true chrisitans" hatefulness ExWhoDoesntCare Jun 2023 #74

I made no such statement. patphil Jun 2023 #79

Watched the video... MiHale Jun 2023 #46

That is some fucked-up shit. GoCubsGo Jun 2023 #47

Pastor Says Jesus Hasn't Returned Because People Haven't Donated Enough Cash keithbvadu2 Jun 2023 #48

What about that pesky bible verse that says... 3catwoman3 Jun 2023 #54

thousands of telescopes, both amateur and professional, have scanned the sky for hundreds of years, vlyons Jun 2023 #49

Religion justifies killing. Including the planet. dchill Jun 2023 #52

Delusional Bristlecone Jun 2023 #53

I've heard the being in the "last/end days" is another such religious excuse. NT. andym Jun 2023 #58

Strange how the've been in the "end days" since their deity was around ExWhoDoesntCare Jun 2023 #77

Apparently taking care of the garden means shit to these assholes sakabatou Jun 2023 #59

They were thrown out of the garden ExWhoDoesntCare Jun 2023 #76

GOP panders to a Doomsday Cult ThoughtCriminal Jun 2023 #61

They've always loved money. ExWhoDoesntCare Jun 2023 #78

Prove it to us Rachel. Walk out to the middle of the street with a can of gas, Hotler Jun 2023 #68

There maybe an afterlife but theres still time on Earth before Raine Jun 2023 #72

My response: Why is suicide a sin? ZonkerHarris Jun 2023 #80

Talk about separation of church and states of consciousness. Kid Berwyn Jun 2023 #82