Reply #28: it's the Church, stupid... note: I'm not calling you stupid... :) [View All]

[starbuck6446]

Here's the thing...

Church in the south is nearly obligatory. Introductions down here go similar to: What's your name and where do you go to church?

It's not always a faith that brings people in the doors, but the socialization/networking opportunities.

The problem is that churches are basically now GOP headquarters. They get around the law by not NAMING a candidate, but railing about abortion or gay-rights.

Here in the south, if you are having a political conversation and express anything against the "right" - the person shuts down. You could say "Democrats believe the sky is blue" and they will counter with "I will not support any candidate that supports abortion." There is NO other political discussion.

I am convinced a lot of these people do not know ANY other positions other than guns, gays, and abortion.

What frustrates me is that my faith and commitment to Christianity is questioned DAILY by these idiots. They are uninformed to the highest degree... because they stick their fingers in their ears and sing la la la until they can have a chance to scream Baby-Killer.

How do you frame a discussion if the discussion cannot happen??