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marylandblue

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18. Asking "Who is a Christian?" is a debate as old as Christianity itself.

Reply to SidDithers (Reply #13)

Tue Apr 9, 2019, 03:24 PM

Apr 2019

And unlike angels on pins, the answer has changed the course of history many times.

Separation of church and state means the government doesn't get involved in religious matters or privilege any one religion. It doesn't mean politicians can't talk about religion or that religious people can't participate in politics.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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The religious right is claiming Pete Buttigieg isn't a 'real' Christian because he's gay [View all] babylonsister Apr 2019 OP

I say, bring it on. Let them raise his profile and that of the religious left. marylandblue Apr 2019 #1

Pete's picked a smart fight here customerserviceguy Apr 2019 #10

The religious right can suck it, so to speak True Dough Apr 2019 #2

The 'religious right' is neither religious or right. elleng Apr 2019 #3

My Dad always referred to them as the "Religious Wrongs" get the red out Apr 2019 #5

Well hell, they are not real Christians either. Iliyah Apr 2019 #4

That's the argument we need to have. marylandblue Apr 2019 #9

The religious right votes Republican. Always. MineralMan Apr 2019 #6

Idiots ... meanwhile, the Bible contains exactly ZERO quotes attributed to Jesus of Nazareth ... mr_lebowski Apr 2019 #7

Now, to be fair, Jesus and the Apostles DID hang out with prostitutes and adulterers too... Moostache Apr 2019 #16

Ha! They're not real Christians for saying he's not a Christian. PeeJ52 Apr 2019 #8

Christians on the left, soldierant Apr 2019 #21

Agreed... PeeJ52 Apr 2019 #25

Long overdue fight. The gay Christian Left should be heard. Funtatlaguy Apr 2019 #11

The religious right that supports kidnapping innocent children workinclasszero Apr 2019 #12

There's no such thing as a real Christian... SidDithers Apr 2019 #13

Asking "Who is a Christian?" is a debate as old as Christianity itself. marylandblue Apr 2019 #18

Yet Trump is a terrific Christian to them. keithbvadu2 Apr 2019 #14

But three times married, "p**y grabbing", porn star f**king presidents are 100% Christian. Yavin4 Apr 2019 #15

+1 oasis Apr 2019 #23

porn star f**king presidents Celerity Apr 2019 #26

Many conservatives claim liberals can't be Christian either IronLionZion Apr 2019 #17

the little town KT2000 Apr 2019 #19

Are they aware that Jesus never married? Reader Rabbit Apr 2019 #20

Think Peter was married. zeusdogmom Apr 2019 #29

Depends who you ask - Mormons believe he was married FreeState Apr 2019 #34

The "Religious Right" is neither "religious" nor "right". 11 Bravo Apr 2019 #22

bible says trump shouldbe put to death. what is pence waiting for? nt msongs Apr 2019 #24

Waiting on Franklin Graham and Jerry Falwell, Jr. to come down from the mountain. walkingman Apr 2019 #28

+1 Celerity Apr 2019 #30

If true, it would be a point in his favor. Pope George Ringo II Apr 2019 #27

The imaginary Sky-daddy doesn't like gays! TlalocW Apr 2019 #31

I always appreciate Mayor Pete's candor and honesty. defacto7 Apr 2019 #32

Religious Right source I saw said because he's Episcopalian he's not a Christian bobbieinok Apr 2019 #33

People who support Dump aren't Christians. roamer65 Apr 2019 #35

There is no such thing as a "real" xtian. Buzz cook Apr 2019 #36