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struggle4progress

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15. ... So here are three questions the press should demand Paul answer:

Reply to cbayer (Original post)

Fri Oct 11, 2013, 09:57 PM

Oct 2013

1. You have described yourself as a follower of the libertarian philosophy of Ayn Rand but Rand was a militant atheist who said that every single argument for God is false. Which view do you reject today -- Ayn Rand's "objectivist" philosophy or Christian belief.
2. Ayn Rand said that faith is a "curse of mankind", one that "destroys the mind" - how can you call yourself a follower of Rand and a Christian at the same time?
3. Christianity is based on compassion; Ayn Rand's doctrine of "The VIrtue of Selfishness" says Christian compassion is not just wrong but contemptible. Which of these two doctrines do you disavow? ...
Here's the real issue about Rand Paul's religion

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Rand Paul: �There�s a worldwide war on Christianity� [View all] cbayer Oct 2013 OP

Is this his first foray Turbineguy Oct 2013 #1

Hardly. Have you never hear him speak before? cbayer Oct 2013 #5

Well then go work for Christianity -- not the government, you idiot Blue Owl Oct 2013 #2

Victimy RepubliWankers on the Whine Berlum Oct 2013 #3

Yeah, Randy, by people like you. eom BlueCaliDem Oct 2013 #4

Rand... I have news for you.... Swede Atlanta Oct 2013 #6

You've got it mixed up Tyrs WolfDaemon Oct 2013 #17

"it falls upon Muslims themselves to take on their violent brothers." xfundy Oct 2013 #7

So you are agreeing with Rand Paul? cbayer Oct 2013 #8

Really? You think that from tht one quote used to make a point cleanhippie Oct 2013 #13

Sounds like he is running for president and wants the religious right on his side. hrmjustin Oct 2013 #9

I would agree that that is exactly what he is doing. cbayer Oct 2013 #10

'imploring Muslims to embrace what he described as a more peaceful, enlightened past.' LeftishBrit Oct 2013 #11

The actual region of overt hostilities is smaller. Middle East, Pakistan and Afghanistan mostly. dimbear Oct 2013 #12

Rand Paul: Obama won't stop war on Christianity struggle4progress Oct 2013 #14

... So here are three questions the press should demand Paul answer: struggle4progress Oct 2013 #15

He has repeatedly managed to wiggle out of these questions. cbayer Oct 2013 #16

And yet when the same type of questions skepticscott Oct 2013 #18

Hitler liked dogs and edelweiss. Do you agree with Hitler? dimbear Oct 2013 #19