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In reply to the discussion: David Brat warns ‘the weak modern Christian democratic man’ will submit to another Hitler [View all]Fortinbras Armstrong
(4,477 posts)89. Has he not heard of a Christian concept called "Original Sin"?
How about the Apostle Paul in Romans 3:10, "There is no one who is righteous, not even one".
I would also suggest, for a Judeo-Christian view of capitalism, he try Pope Francis' Evangelii Gaudium, which says things like
In this context, some people continue to defend trickle-down theories which assume that economic growth, encouraged by a free market, will inevitably succeed in bringing about greater justice and inclusiveness in the world. This opinion, which has never been confirmed by the facts, expresses a crude and naïve trust in the goodness of those wielding economic power and in the sacralized workings of the prevailing economic system. Meanwhile, the excluded are still waiting.
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David Brat warns ‘the weak modern Christian democratic man’ will submit to another Hitler [View all]
DonViejo
Jun 2014
OP
"Any law that we vote for is ultimately backed by the full force of our government and military"
KatyMan
Jun 2014
#7
He sounds like a guy trying to convince himself about Randism mixing well with faith
Johonny
Jun 2014
#17
perhaps he should run for Bishop since he has a lot to say about his view on the church
Johonny
Jun 2014
#15
He sure sounds like a crackpot. Keep him talking, and provide plenty of microphones. nt
Cognitive_Resonance
Jun 2014
#18
Who are the Democrats putting up against this nutcase? I know the district is very conservative
Squinch
Jun 2014
#27
When Jesus tried to drive out the money changers on Wall Street, the cops pepper-sprayed him,
tclambert
Jun 2014
#46
"And," Brat continued, "with your support, one day I hope to BE that Hitler."
Zenlitened
Jun 2014
#54
but what made Nietzsche really mad about Christianity was that it had fostered science
MisterP
Jun 2014
#56
Except the churches ask for tithes and some preachers have gold Rolexes.
Bernardo de La Paz
Jun 2014
#74
OMFG. Not another Paul Ryan clone with an Ayn Rand fetish. That shows me that his
catbyte
Jun 2014
#90
"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross."
Demsrule86
Jun 2014
#91
He should be talking about "weak-MINDED" Christians: ripe for sweet-talking devils. n/t
Beartracks
Jun 2014
#102