Jesus and Witches

I'm alot less concerned that Sarah Palin believes in witchcraft than I am that she believes in a God-driven end-of-days. Believing in ghosts, witchcraft, anmd other things we cannot see is not nearly as strange nor dangerous as believing that she's a servant of some God that will destroy the earth. Witchcraft and magic are a lot less of a stretch of the imagination than an all-powerful God that will come destroy the earth. I mean if everything they say in the bible is true, don't you think God's going to go to the other 10,000 planets that didn't murder his son? And the Old Testament has some really whack stuff in it. You really want to believe a God would do those kinds of things? And if so, you really want him to be your hero? Besides, worshiping God implies he wants to be worshipped, which would make him vain. So you've got a vain all-powerful being who's son we murdered.... great - no wonder they believe in end-of-days... and we're going to give this girl the key to nuclear weapons.... how whack is that?

This is the scariest information I have heard of Palin so far. Does she really believe that the earth was created 6 thousand years ago? Does she believe in dinosaurs? I surely hope she does. Is she going to become the modern American Inquisition (Opposed to the Spanish Inquisition) on earth to destroy and torture loving spritual movements such as Paganism, which by the way predates all monotheistic religions on earth. Does she honestly believe in the fairy tale witches such as the one that gave the apple to sleeping beauty so that she sleep until her true love gave her a kiss. Would she kill and torture innocents such as the poor individuals in Salem, MA. for heresy and Witchcraft. Which in this modern age the truth of this hysteria has been uncovered. Is she living in a world full of fantasy and horrific dreams made up by religious zealots? It makes me wonder if in the 21 century in this wonderful World that we all share, the powers that may become a reality revert America the Great to the Dark Age due to a lack of historical knowledge and the lies for power founded by past conquistadors based on deception and bigotry that this poor woman has been exposed to herself will dominate American minds. Is that what you really want as an American? Really ask yourself this question over and over again. Is that who you want in power?

I'm voting for Obama next week. However, I consider this article to be yet another form of fear-mongering,similar to the type the Obama campaign experienced when it was rumored that he was a Musilm and a radical. This fear-mongering diatribe just panders to liberals this time...when people hear terms and theology they're unfamiliar with, they tend to get frightened, especially if there is a reference to God, blood, etc. Religion, by it's very nature, doesn't make rational sense...the only unusual thing about her religion is that it's ideas are not mainstream and many people are therefore unfamiliar with them. If it were Catholicism, it would be just as irrational; Catholics believe in transubstantiation, i.e. drinking Christ's blood. We're not condemning them as radical because they're mainstream. Basically, what I've learned from this article is that mainstream religion is okay, but any beliefs that fall outside of the usual dogma of Presbyterian, Baptist, Catholic and Jewish are unfit for public office...that goes for Muslims too. Why are we so narrow minded when it comes to religion?

People in case you have not noticed Jesus was a revolutionary, he was a communist, he rallied against the establisment who in his eyes exploited his people. It's funny to see how Republicans love money so much and exploit people so much (big corporations), and here they are calling themselves christians, and not only that to say that they are the only ones with clear reason. This just goes to show you how religion can be used to control not liberate people. You have got to learn how to think for yourself not as the established government commands you to. Jesus said that the last ones (the poor...) will be the first in the kingdom of heaven. Everything has to be in moderation.

I am not that convinced about anyone showing up in a religious service and instantly being awarded divine gifts and powers among the membership, and casting all others as non believers. Something about thou shalt not judge and also love thy neighbor, which does not ring true by their ignoring mankind and placing themselves on some sort of salvation at death and in the meantime, enjoying all material comforts greedily.
Placing God outside of themselves just does not sit right with placing God first, knowing God is within us all...

I prefer reality

(and leaders who know the Constitution)

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I think it is paramount that we do our best to understand issues before we take a side. Please consider my thoughts with an open mind. The question here is "are Sarah Palin's views on Christianity and government an element to consider in the coming election. A broader question remains on the separation of church and state. To research, I looked up "scientific method", "faith" and "superstition"(thanks wikipedia). I offer the following:
((From Wikipedia,
Scientific method refers to bodies of techniques for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge. To be termed scientific, a method of inquiry must be based on gathering observable, empirical and measurable evidence subject to specific principles of reasoning. A scientific method consists of the collection of data through observation and experimentation, and the formulation and testing of hypotheses.

Although procedures vary from one field of inquiry to another, identifiable features distinguish scientific inquiry from other methodologies of knowledge. Scientific researchers propose hypotheses as explanations of phenomena, and design experimental studies to test these hypotheses. These steps must be repeatable in order to dependably predict any future results. Theories that encompass wider domains of inquiry may bind many hypotheses together in a coherent structure. This in turn may help form new hypotheses or place groups of hypotheses into context.

Among other facets shared by the various fields of inquiry is the conviction that the process be objective to reduce a biased interpretation of the results. Another basic expectation is to document, archive and share all data and methodology so they are available for careful scrutiny by other scientists, thereby allowing other researchers the opportunity to verify results by attempting to reproduce them. This practice, called full disclosure, also allows statistical measures of the reliability of these data to be established.

The words "Believer and Nonbeliever" are useless. I am believer in one religeon and therefore, by definition, a nonbeliever in another. I prefer to go with God so as soon as he declares his faith I will follow.

WhoDatsay, must be a Confederate. That local government crap is ignorant. That is what the Civil War was about. If you live in a Country you must abide by the laws of the Country. The cities can not make laws that are contrary to state laws and the states can not make lwas that are contrary to federal laws. You make a good point about having more local authority but is must be in the larger context of federal law. The Federal Government should not be running local schools, paving local roads, or running the local fire and police departments. Those are the roles of the local and state governments. But to say ok my city well allow gay marriage and the city next door will not is not appropriate. My city will allow slavery and the city next doot does not. This is definitely backwards unenlightened thinking.

This country is still very races. example, how come mayor kwame kilpatrick was sentenced to 4 months in jail for having an affair and sen. Ted stevens was convicted of all 7 counts and is expected to not serve a day in jail and is still running for seat. Gov. palin was change with abusing her power and obama is a bad man because of people he met along the way. someone please tell me what is going on here or am I right, is america still as races as they were in the 1800 and in the 50's, 60's,70, 80,90's and even in the years to come.