Yes, I agree with you, and have said numerous times that I am opposed to the HHS mandate since it curtails the religious freedom of Catholic institutions. I was not aware of the Lutheran church controversy. How is it possible that the State can determine who Lutheran ministers are?
because one has concerns about voting for one who follows a unfamiliar god and feels it goes against their conscience, hardly makes one a bigot. I understand the arguments but am still conflicted on the issue. And, I can also admit that I have trouble articulating my thoughts into words exactly how I would like to and can take some responsibility for ones conclusions they have made from my statements. I thought I could find answers and helpful opinions in this area. I have received some helpful information but, for the most part I have been shunned and labeled a bigot for even attempting to talk about it. I have found many here to be rude, assuming and uncharitable with others with whom they do not agree. Is it really thought to be intollerable to have a conversation in this area or to even have these concerns at all? I cannot see why it would be. Is it not taught to us to be wary of those who’s gods are unfamiliar to us? Or is the use of the term bigot just the stock argument for anyone who brings up the subject? Maybe it is the only argument one has to refute the comment.
The Obama administration knows all…
Its possible because of people of good will voted for Obama and many will vote for him again. They rationalize supporting him in spite oft of his attacks on religion and his support of homosexual marriage and unrestricted taxpayer funded abortion on demand,
If I vote, which is a very big if, I’ll write in a candidate, like…Jesus Christ.
How is it rude to tell someone the truth about what the Catholic Church actually teaches?
For one thing, in Genesis, the breath of life, meaning the soul, was infused in Adam after the creation of his earthly body. This suggests, according to rabbinical interpretation, that the human status of the unborn child is not completed since s/he does not have a soul infused into their body. There are other passages in Torah as well that suggest similar differences in the human status of the unborn.
So you believe this is a theocracy? Wow that’s an interesting interpretation of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
I would just like to point out that Cardinal Dolan disagrees with you. There are plenty of other reasons one may have for not voting for Romney, but his religion should not be one of them, according to the Cardinal. I agree with his statement.
When is the soul infused Meltzerboy? A rabbitzen whom I’ve read extensively speaks of God knowing us before we were born, knitting us together in our mother’s womb. I think this is from your end of the Bible is it not?
Now Lisa, calm down. I personally detest politics, my vote if I voted would be a protest vote against this sham called elections.
I realize this, but the love of money is engrained in the founding principles of the Freemasonry/Mormonism philosophy. So when Jesus said, that we can not serve both God and mammon, evidently there are people who are running for office who think they can.
I disagree with your first statement. With all due apologies to the Rebbetzin, this is not the majority viewpoint among Orthodox Jews. The only part of life in which one person, the mother, makes the final decision is the part of life most personal to her own body and soul, that part in which she is carrying her unborn child. That’s precisely why this issue should remain a private and personal decision.
It’s private because it’s violent and cruel. You believe the pregnant woman alone is given the power to kill her child. Interesting interpretation of “Thou shalt not murder.” Like the sexual abuse of children, it is “private and personal” where one has the power to inflict damage on another simply because of one’s power.
Are you so well-versed in Mormonism? I know plenty of people think they know what Islam stands for, but are probably wrong. And, G-d knows, so many misinterpret Judaism and Catholicism. Be careful that you know what you’re talking about relative to Mormon teaching. Further, could you then vote for a Jew or a Muslim, both of whom deny the most fundamental dogma of the Trinity? How many other groups would you have to exclude because they don’t fit your religious beliefs? I don’t mean to sound confrontational; I’m just curious about what your reasoning is on this issue.
Well if you don’t consider Cardinal Dolan much of an authority, I suspect no one here can make a difference.
It is historical fact that Joseph Smith and Brigham Young were Freemasons. It is also historical fact that Joseph Smith claimed to be the prophet like unto Moses. It is also historical fact that Joseph Smith claimed to be the founder of the one true religion. It is also historical fact that these founders of the Mormon religion thought that they were bringing the New Jerusalem to the U.S. It is also historical fact that Adam is the god and father of Mormons.
I think that following the teachings of Jesus Christ, especially when He says, "you can not serve both God and mammon’ is more authoritative than what any human being has to say.
Jesus used money to pay the temple tax (remember Him telling Peter to go fishing and take the tax out of the mouth of the first fish that he caught*?), so obviously he wasn’t “against” money. What He was against was an unhealthy attachment to money.
I don’t understand why you think Romney serves ‘mammon.’ Yes he’s rich but he took no salary when he ran the Olympics, my understanding is he returned his governor’s salary,he tithes extensively. He’s not running for President because of the high pay although I will say the housing situation is pretty nice!