I don’t think that freedom of religion is hated per se, more like in certain progressive segments of society, any First Amendment-related freedom is on the chopping block. Freedom of speech and thought, a free press…these things are all at risk. College students applaud censorship and disrupt speakers they don’t like…all coming these day…
I don’t think that freedom of religion is hated per se, more like in certain progressive segments of society, any First Amendment-related freedom is on the chopping block. Freedom of speech and thought, a free press…these things are all at risk. College students applaud censorship and disrupt speakers they don’t like…all coming these days from the left. But they do pick and choose, so we know they’re not fair or logical. Muslims are a victim group, so we must support Islam or be called a name. Jews are “white adjacent” and “fascist” because Israel exists. It’s not really about freedom of religion, but more about ideology and whose side are you on?
The issue, I believe, is polarization. The fact is that millions of Americans are devoutly religious or have some sort of personal faith that supports them. This isn’t going to change. In fact, as more Latinos and other devoutly religious people from around the world make their homes here and start voting, their values will inform public policy.
I agree, it is normal for a politician to communicate with constituents on matters where religious values align. This isn’t going to change. But at the end of the day, I hold up as an example the former New York State governor, Mario Cuomo, whom I once heard speak on the abortion issue. To paraphrase, he said “I am a Catholic, and my religion forbids abortion. But I am the governor of all the people of my state, not just the Catholics, and my public policy must be informed by that fact.”
I agree with all of that, except, the people vote for the person and their views and beliefs. The voters voted for that "representative" for them. I'm not saying that they should just do everything that they think is right. They certainly should weigh choices on what the ppl want on each matter, but they knew they had a religious leader who had those views.(likely anyway)
You are so right about the Latinos coming. With the left constantly bashing Christianity, Idk how long that tactic will last.
My original point was/is that as a strategy for bringing Americans together to fight the trans takeover, religious conviction will be of limited value, and will alienate millions of potential allies. The argument will have to be larger than that in order to have any traction, because in its own way, being “woke” functions as its own religion, doesn’t it. Yikes, I just realized that as I was typing.
I don’t think that freedom of religion is hated per se, more like in certain progressive segments of society, any First Amendment-related freedom is on the chopping block. Freedom of speech and thought, a free press…these things are all at risk. College students applaud censorship and disrupt speakers they don’t like…all coming these days from the left. But they do pick and choose, so we know they’re not fair or logical. Muslims are a victim group, so we must support Islam or be called a name. Jews are “white adjacent” and “fascist” because Israel exists. It’s not really about freedom of religion, but more about ideology and whose side are you on?
The issue, I believe, is polarization. The fact is that millions of Americans are devoutly religious or have some sort of personal faith that supports them. This isn’t going to change. In fact, as more Latinos and other devoutly religious people from around the world make their homes here and start voting, their values will inform public policy.
I agree, it is normal for a politician to communicate with constituents on matters where religious values align. This isn’t going to change. But at the end of the day, I hold up as an example the former New York State governor, Mario Cuomo, whom I once heard speak on the abortion issue. To paraphrase, he said “I am a Catholic, and my religion forbids abortion. But I am the governor of all the people of my state, not just the Catholics, and my public policy must be informed by that fact.”
I agree with all of that, except, the people vote for the person and their views and beliefs. The voters voted for that "representative" for them. I'm not saying that they should just do everything that they think is right. They certainly should weigh choices on what the ppl want on each matter, but they knew they had a religious leader who had those views.(likely anyway)
You are so right about the Latinos coming. With the left constantly bashing Christianity, Idk how long that tactic will last.
That’s true. We vote for whomever represents us.
My original point was/is that as a strategy for bringing Americans together to fight the trans takeover, religious conviction will be of limited value, and will alienate millions of potential allies. The argument will have to be larger than that in order to have any traction, because in its own way, being “woke” functions as its own religion, doesn’t it. Yikes, I just realized that as I was typing.
Are we screwed?
I wonder that myself, sadly. The best way to explain it really is to compare it to a religion. But a very harmful one. 😞