No crime. But who here thinks that they should vote for what they don't believe in? For some people it is a big deal about what kind of church these people belong to. Why to these people should there be any rhyme or reason behind it? People are going to get into a spitting match over it because thier views are threatened. They don't care what matters and what don't. You shouldn't waste your time being so exasperated. You should instead practice your own peace. Go peacefully into what matters to you.
LOL... I looked it up because I remembered the sermon a couple weeks ago about the Talents. I don't know scripture like I should...
I think if what I read the other day was correct that Palin is a member of a nondenominational evangelical church.
And politics took a speedy turn for the worse with the aftermath of the Gore/Bush elections. Because the Bush/Kerry elections were really nasty.
I don't have a problem with the Pentecostals... Of course I am one that sees all denominations as having some flaws... as long as the Bible is the centerpiece, and it's not contradicted..
*sigh* Whoever will win this I pray it's a landslide... or things will just get worse.
Nondenominational evangelical? Is such a thing possible? Wow... I learned something today!
Gore/Bush and the Florida chad hangups. Yes, that was the exploding point, wasn't it? It was a bit ugly before that, but not as bad as it is now and mostly just in the media. Now it seems to be almost everywhere you turn. I think we should come up with a way to eliminate all the negativity in the country for a day. Hmmm...
*grimace* It won't be a landslide, though. The extremists are too evenly balanced and those of us in the middle don't really know which way to go. And thus, the whole country seems fairly balanced yet polarized. Been this way since Gore/Bush if not Bush/Clinton. Maybe that's why it's getting so negative... Each side can feel the win right at their fingertips and the competitive spirit goes into overdrive and they begin to thoughtlessly bash at one another much to the dismay of those of the rest of us. Hmmm...
I believe it's pentecostal without being under the covenant of the denomination. They are their own church body. (I.E. The Catholics ultimately answer to the Vatican, The Assembly of God has a council that sets precedents. The Southern Baptist has a covenant but outside of it they can do as they wish. Actually the A/G is set up similar to the Catholic Church from what I understand. It's not exact as the A/G doesn't have a Pope, but the council has a strong hand in deciding what pastor goes to what church, etc)
The Bush Gore was just insane... I don't think we will ever know the true out come there. There was too much scandal. And it wasn't just Florida, it was all over. Florida just had the hanging chad problem.
I'm wishing there was a third party with a chance of winning... If all the moderates were to vote for a moderate then the extremists would lose. But yeah... that's a wish that won't happen, I know.
I know... and I am wondering when I will learn to keep my mouth shut on certain boards...
The right to vote is there so that the people can decide and the majority win.
The religion issue is one that is either a factor or not... just like everything else in this round of elections there appears to be a double standard.
The right to vote is there so that the people can decide and the majority win.
The majority doesn't necessarily win... which was one of the Gore/Bush problems. That is one of the greatest misconceptions about our government. Our system only seems that clear cut most of the time because the majority does win. But, there has to be a clear margin, and then there's the whole Electoral College thing...
Sorry to butt in, but that's a little soapbox of mine. I'll get off it now.
I will be honest I was shocked when I saw it too... That is in downtown Dickson, a mostly rural city of about 10,000. I didn't see it in Nashville at the Dem headquarters, but that is also why I took the picture. It could just be a "Bible Belt" ploy.
And if they are trying to make a point, I really hope it isn't the one I think it is.
And I agree, it seems the campaigns are running ahead and saying things before the candidates have a chance. Just like the other night when there was a "miscommunication" about the thoughts on Palin being named VP.
This isn't student council that we are voting for, sure both sides think they are right but the water doesn't need to be muddy to keep people from choosing who matches their views.
The sad thing is that building is the democratic headquarters here... I hope it was somebody not thinking... I had thought that TN was a given to the repubs... but I suppose that no state is a given this year.
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I think if what I read the other day was correct that Palin is a member of a nondenominational evangelical church.
And politics took a speedy turn for the worse with the aftermath of the Gore/Bush elections. Because the Bush/Kerry elections were really nasty.
I don't have a problem with the Pentecostals... Of course I am one that sees all denominations as having some flaws... as long as the Bible is the centerpiece, and it's not contradicted..
*sigh* Whoever will win this I pray it's a landslide... or things will just get worse.
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Gore/Bush and the Florida chad hangups. Yes, that was the exploding point, wasn't it? It was a bit ugly before that, but not as bad as it is now and mostly just in the media. Now it seems to be almost everywhere you turn. I think we should come up with a way to eliminate all the negativity in the country for a day. Hmmm...
*grimace* It won't be a landslide, though. The extremists are too evenly balanced and those of us in the middle don't really know which way to go. And thus, the whole country seems fairly balanced yet polarized. Been this way since Gore/Bush if not Bush/Clinton. Maybe that's why it's getting so negative... Each side can feel the win right at their fingertips and the competitive spirit goes into overdrive and they begin to thoughtlessly bash at one another much to the dismay of those of the rest of us. Hmmm...
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The Bush Gore was just insane... I don't think we will ever know the true out come there. There was too much scandal. And it wasn't just Florida, it was all over. Florida just had the hanging chad problem.
I'm wishing there was a third party with a chance of winning... If all the moderates were to vote for a moderate then the extremists would lose. But yeah... that's a wish that won't happen, I know.
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People have forgotten why we have elections and what politicians are in office for.
..and of course..what is for the 'greater good' is a matter of opinion. And opinions changed based on circumstances, station in life, etc.
And don't get me started on the religion issue. I had enough when Mitt Romney was in the running.
This whole election just disgusts me.
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The right to vote is there so that the people can decide and the majority win.
The religion issue is one that is either a factor or not... just like everything else in this round of elections there appears to be a double standard.
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The majority doesn't necessarily win... which was one of the Gore/Bush problems. That is one of the greatest misconceptions about our government. Our system only seems that clear cut most of the time because the majority does win. But, there has to be a clear margin, and then there's the whole Electoral College thing...
Sorry to butt in, but that's a little soapbox of mine. I'll get off it now.
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Didn't it happen one other time in history besides Gore/Bush.... back before we were born.
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And I don't like either camp, there are serious problems with both.
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And if they are trying to make a point, I really hope it isn't the one I think it is.
And I agree, it seems the campaigns are running ahead and saying things before the candidates have a chance. Just like the other night when there was a "miscommunication" about the thoughts on Palin being named VP.
This isn't student council that we are voting for, sure both sides think they are right but the water doesn't need to be muddy to keep people from choosing who matches their views.
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I will look forward to your blog.
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