I see now why I couldn't understand the "disdain" my xtian coworkers have for those unemployed [View All]

[wavesofeuphoria]

or unable to work. One such coworker posted this as her status this morning on FB.

2 Thessalonians 3:10
"For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat."

I hadn't realized that "work" was viewed in the bible as so tied to "eating/surviving" ... that this seems to be the heart of the arguments against any sort of assistance.

Its made me realize that in trying to bridge some understanding about others views/arguments for or against policies, that part of the problem for me is not being able to see or understand the others fundamental belief when it is so very different from my own. I also think I am "getting" now what is meant by the phrase "Christian Nation". Its not so much a belief in a particular god as it as a collection of fundamental beliefs ("working" = "eating" .. among many others) that need to be codified in laws and policies to reflect this belief system.

There are many times I do indeed feel like a "Stranger in a Strange Land" (a nod to Heinlein). I think my own belief in the intent of a socially constructed system such as outlined in the Constitution, which, counter to some folks interpretation, seemed to place such a high priority (its the 1st one!!) on the separation of government and religion keeps me from wrapping my head around a religious belief system being reflected in a governing belief system.

Seems the only way to come to agreement on issues is to understand the underlying beliefs and then seek some sort of compromise or new agreement. However, the discourse is not like that ... discussion and really coming to understand doesn't seem to exist in governing talk ... and nor even at the pundit level ...

Not sure where I am going with this at the moment ... just thoughts that hit me this morning ... :(