Populist Reform of the Democratic Party

Jim Lane

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23. He's Jewish culturally but not religiously.

Mon May 4, 2015, 02:19 AM

May 2015

According to this article from Religion News Service,

Sanders, 74, was born to Jewish parents and identifies as Jewish — though culturally, not religiously. ...

Sanders is the presidential contender most willing to dissociate himself from religion. Though he identifies as Jewish and by Jewish law is Jewish, he has freely acknowledged that he is not a religious person. He scored a solid zero from Ralph Reed’s Faith and Freedom Coalition in its most recent scorecard and a 100 from the abortion rights group NARAL Pro-Choice America.

I don't know how he'll answer if (when) he's asked point-blank, "Do you believe in God?"

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Face it, "Populists": a Socialist cannot be elected President [View all] MannyGoldstein May 2015 OP

Although, this does bring up another question. Erich Bloodaxe BSN May 2015 #1

He is Jewish. and a DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST. RoccoR5955 May 2015 #4

Yeah, I know. I'm a Dem Socialist too. Erich Bloodaxe BSN May 2015 #6

Maybe you can help me with my confusion then. Please see my Reply 12, below. merrily May 2015 #13

Per wiki, his religion is Judaism. merrily May 2015 #9

He's Jewish culturally but not religiously. Jim Lane May 2015 #23

where is the direct quote from him? Even the reporter's words are merrily May 2015 #24

You're reading more into my post than is there. Jim Lane May 2015 #25

Yet not a tenth as much as you apparently read into my post. Wowza. merrily May 2015 #26

If I misunderstood you, I apologize Jim Lane May 2015 #30

The poet and novelist Marge Piercy has a great answer for that eridani May 2015 #42

I have never understood why avowed participation Jackpine Radical May 2015 #29

Got me, but recurring polls show that huge numbers of Americans say they won't vote for an atheist. Erich Bloodaxe BSN May 2015 #31

Thank goodness Bernie is not a socialist. merrily May 2015 #2

Oh yeah? Whaddya gonna do about it? MannyGoldstein May 2015 #7

For what? For not knowing Sanders is a Democratic Socialist? merrily May 2015 #11

Because Crony Capitalism is what the voters really want!!!11!1 Cosmic Kitten May 2015 #3

DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST, not Socialist. RoccoR5955 May 2015 #5

You're correct - however... elzenmahn May 2015 #10

It's up to us to contact media every time we see the lie. If nothing else, they'll know we're merrily May 2015 #12

I think Democratic Socialist and New Deal Democrat are close to one and the same. Enthusiast May 2015 #14

That's how it seems to me. Maybe Eric can correct me. merrily May 2015 #15

I don't think a correction is needed... elzenmahn May 2015 #16

On the 50th anniversary of JFK's assassination, NBC aired an episode of Meet the Press on which JFK merrily May 2015 #17

How some or all of the corporate media wil spin it is not a response to DUers spinning it. merrily May 2015 #27

True, but I think... elzenmahn May 2015 #33

The msm is a separate issue. There is zero excuse for DUers to lie about it. merrily May 2015 #34

I don't care WHAt Bernie is--I'm not voting for Hillary Demeter May 2015 #8

You cracked me up! marym625 May 2015 #18

Sorry! MannyGoldstein May 2015 #19

You are 100% correct, it isn't funny marym625 May 2015 #20

Tongue in cheek. MannyGoldstein May 2015 #21

Okay then marym625 May 2015 #22

We'll never elect a Catholic either. Jackpine Radical May 2015 #28

Or a divorced person. Jim Lane May 2015 #32

You're a bundle of constant cheer about Bernie. Just imagine if you were a Hillary fan! merrily May 2015 #35

I think you missed the joke here. Jim Lane May 2015 #36

Yup, you nailed it. Jackpine Radical May 2015 #39

My understanding is that Bernie is divorced. Jim Lane May 2015 #40

My Favorite Wingnut has a brilliant response for resolving little conundra like this. Jackpine Radical May 2015 #41

In fairness to the Wingnuts, I've seen that response on our side, too. (n/t) Jim Lane May 2015 #43

I think Jim Lane was pointing out all the 'we will never elect a (fill in the blank)' promises that sabrina 1 May 2015 #44

Especially an Irish Catholic dflprincess May 2015 #37

JFK was a covert Baptist. L0oniX May 2015 #45

Sure, if that got out, he'd never have gotten anywhere to start with Jackpine Radical May 2015 #46

we need to remember to many voters socialist =communist dembotoz May 2015 #38