Reply #230: I refer to anyone with a right wing, or literalist approach to Christianity as a Fundy. [View All]

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I don't think that fits Kerry or Kennedy at all, but the label would still be open to them as Catholics in my opinion. Bill Donahue and Mel Gibson are both fundies by my reckoning.

As for forcing people to act against their beliefs, my attitude is that you should pursue a career you are willing to execute. Claiming a religious objection as a pharmacist is a cop out if you knew you would be required to violate your beliefs. Observant Quakers and Mennonites (both pacifist) exercise this same prerogative correctly by choosing NOT to join the marines. The key difference here is that if you become a pharmacist as a fundy you are now empowered to force your religious beliefs on the next rape victim who walks through the door by refusing them plan b in the name of your own "religious freedom".

When the Christian Scientists start becoming physicians and refuse to offer any treatment other than prayer for their patients, will hospitals be required to keep them employed as well? How about as ER docs?

Isn't that part of their "religious freedom"?