Extremes of Euro politics

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Originally Posted by Esaias

The term "useful idiot" is an actual term in politics with a very specific meaning.

i would think this would be a wake-up call to dump politics then, if it leads one to such a prideful position, wadr.

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by Esaias

It amazes you because you have not come to grips with the reality: the 'left wing' is all about destroying western, Christian civilisation. Whatever promotes that agenda is on their plate. There is no logic or rationale behind the 'causes' the left supports, only that America and Europe be downgraded into oblivion.

They are called 'useful idiots'.

Honestly, I think the Republicans have done more to damage Christian civilization than the Democrats.

For example, whenever I witness to people, or whenever I just discuss Christianity with others, those who reject the Gospel and speak against Christianity do so assuming that being "Christian" is equal to being a right wing "political conservative". They assume that all "devout" Christians are warmongers who could care less about programs that help the poor, support economic policies that favor the rich, and seek to oppress racial minorities and those who are deemed "immoral" in accordance to their strict interpretation of various portions of the Bible. I often find myself having to explain that Christianity is a relationship with God and not a political position. I have to point out that one can be a devout Christian while also being a political liberal or libertarian. You see, in the minds of the majority of Americans Christianity in America is married to political conservatism. And most that I've met who reject Christianity are actually rejecting right wing conservative politics, not the Christian faith. But since the Republicans have hijacked what it means to be a Christian, they don't see the difference.

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Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

[Jito463]

Originally Posted by Aquila

Honestly, I think the Republicans have done more to damage Christian civilization than the Democrats.

For example, whenever I witness to people, or whenever I just discuss Christianity with others, those who reject the Gospel and speak against Christianity do so assuming that being "Christian" is equal to being a right wing "political conservative". They assume that all "devout" Christians are warmongers who could care less about programs that help the poor, support economic policies that favor the rich, and seek to oppress racial minorities and those who are deemed "immoral" in accordance to their strict interpretation of various portions of the Bible. I often find myself having to explain that Christianity is a relationship with God and not a political position. I have to point out that one can be a devout Christian while also being a political liberal or libertarian. You see, in the minds of the majority of Americans Christianity in America is married to political conservatism. And most that I've met who reject Christianity are actually rejecting right wing conservative politics, not the Christian faith. But since the Republicans have hijacked what it means to be a Christian, they don't see the difference.

You do realize that the reason many have that view, is because the "left" (propped up by the liberal media) have propagated that message. It's just more evidence of the left tearing down this country.