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LARED

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71. Theocracy from a dictionary is what I have in mind

Fri Aug 24, 2012, 08:01 PM

Aug 2012

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/theocracy?s=t

the·oc·ra·cy /θiˈɒkrəsi/ Show Spelled[thee-ok-ruh-see] Show IPA
noun, plural the·oc·ra·cies.
1. a form of government in which God or a deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler, the God's or deity's laws being interpreted by the ecclesiastical authorities.
2. a system of government by priests claiming a divine commission.
3. a commonwealth or state under such a form or system of government.

The fact that someone may echo statements I made in no way means I support a theocracy or desire one. George Washington was a devote Christian man that believed biblical principles were excellent guideline for the public to follow (as many highly influential people believe and have believed in America). Are you going to make the case the George Washington was a Theocrat? Perhaps Abe Lincoln was a closet theocrat? How about John Kennedy who said "Yet the same revolutionary beliefs for which our forebears fought are still at issue around the globe - The belief that the rights of man come not from the generosity of the state but from the hand of God."

I echo sentiments similair to that and I am in some way supporting a theocracy. It's simply nonsense.

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Posted Sunday. rug Aug 2012 #1

Because it can be difficult to tell... cleanhippie Aug 2012 #2

No, I'm deadly serious. rug Aug 2012 #3

I agree. But moving on to the larger point I was making... cleanhippie Aug 2012 #6

I don't think there's quite the same parallel in this country - yet. rug Aug 2012 #9

I tend to agree, however, until the liberal/ progressive believers cleanhippie Aug 2012 #10

That holds only if you believe religious belief, per se, leads to extremist actions. rug Aug 2012 #12

No, it doesn't always, but that is beside the point. cleanhippie Aug 2012 #13

"Moderates" are failing to join nonbelievers in demanding that RWers STFU. rug Aug 2012 #14

It's only a dead end because moderates fail to do their part. cleanhippie Aug 2012 #16

I don't want to offend you but I really don't want a group grope with you or some others I've seen. rug Aug 2012 #17

Yeah, I get that you don't like the current approach. cleanhippie Aug 2012 #18

In my view, focus, focus, focus. rug Aug 2012 #19

An excellent opinion, that. Adsos Letter Aug 2012 #21

That's the current approach. Where are the moderates in this fight? cleanhippie Aug 2012 #22

They're there if you look. rug Aug 2012 #26

That's the problem, one should have to look for them. cleanhippie Aug 2012 #33

Here's a handful at random. rug Aug 2012 #34

I'll repeat this again, since it still hasn't sunk in. trotsky Aug 2012 #44

Repeat what? Was I talking to you? rug Aug 2012 #47

You were spouting the same falsehoods that I have responded to in other threads. trotsky Aug 2012 #48

The only one spouting, if not blustering, is you. rug Aug 2012 #49

You can include my wife and I in that "we." eqfan592 Aug 2012 #50

Did you inform trotsky of that? rug Aug 2012 #53

Well, it's clear what you chose. trotsky Aug 2012 #51

I think the only honest sincere statement I've heard from you is that you keep your atheism secret rug Aug 2012 #52

It's quite the clear pattern, you know. trotsky Aug 2012 #54

It's hard to see an alleged sincere attempt when it's buried in religious attacks wrapped around rug Aug 2012 #55

Where is my "religious attack" in this thread, rug? trotsky Aug 2012 #62

It's there but I won't dwell on it. rug Aug 2012 #63

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Ready to point out the "religious attack" yet, rug? trotsky Aug 2012 #84

Still waiting, rug. trotsky Aug 2012 #85

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He's poisoned the well to such an extent... trotsky Aug 2012 #4

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To be fair, I didn't post this for that reason. cleanhippie Aug 2012 #7

Your intense sarcasm and dripping contempt for MOST issues involving these topics trotsky Aug 2012 #8

You ask for help from those who have similar concerns about Leontius Aug 2012 #11

Well, by all means, please tell us what you think would work best for us all. cleanhippie Aug 2012 #15

I'll stand with the common ground of secular government and Church/State separation. Adsos Letter Aug 2012 #20

"The parallels to our own christian fundies here are" actually LARED Aug 2012 #23

I don't expect that one who has espoused theocratic ideals would get it, LaRed. cleanhippie Aug 2012 #24

The carelessness with which you toss the words Leontius Aug 2012 #25

This is not unnoticed. nt LARED Aug 2012 #27

Neither were the things you stated. cleanhippie Aug 2012 #31

Have you read the things he has espoused? cleanhippie Aug 2012 #30

I don't recall any that fit that description by him Leontius Aug 2012 #37

So, you want proof? Is that what you are saying? cleanhippie Aug 2012 #39

What I am saying is I don't recall any of his posts that would lead me to conclude Leontius Aug 2012 #45

Of course you dont. And evolution is just a theory too that does not disprove creationism. cleanhippie Aug 2012 #59

Why is it when you are given multiple chances to show the truth Leontius Aug 2012 #60

Would get what? LARED Aug 2012 #28

More like a rope than a thread. cleanhippie Aug 2012 #32

I guess you're welcome to live in any reality of LARED Aug 2012 #35

Do you live under a rock, or have you been in deep freeze stasis, or what? cleanhippie Aug 2012 #36

Please provide a link to an organization or individual that is advocating a theocracy LARED Aug 2012 #38

*Sigh* cleanhippie Aug 2012 #40

Your inability to back up your claims is LARED Aug 2012 #42

Ok, here ya go. cleanhippie Aug 2012 #43

You still haven't produced any evidence that Lared okasha Aug 2012 #46

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Thanks for the assist. cleanhippie Aug 2012 #57

No problem. eqfan592 Aug 2012 #66

Again, you display a lack of understanding of the word theocracy nt LARED Aug 2012 #61

Definition of theocracy (from wikipedia) eqfan592 Aug 2012 #65

Theocracy from a dictionary is what I have in mind LARED Aug 2012 #71

What you said went beyond what George Washington said. eqfan592 Aug 2012 #75

Well if that's the case then I am in good company. nt LARED Aug 2012 #76

Uhhh, ok.... eqfan592 Aug 2012 #79

So, uh, what was that you were saying? cleanhippie Aug 2012 #58

It's a pretty unimpressive list LARED Aug 2012 #72

Expect only silence Leontius Aug 2012 #73

What "truth" are you talking about? eqfan592 Aug 2012 #74

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