Idaho: A Christian State?
A recent resolution making its way through parts of Northern Idaho seeks to hae Idaho labeled as a "Christian State", which if approved will move to the state legislature. Proponents argue it is an important step in fighting back againstn what they see as a "strident attack" against Christianity.
So what are your thoughts: Is this acceptable and Constitutional, or no?
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If a majority of the citizens of Idaho want to have their state declared a Christian haven then that is morally and democratically correct. For too long Christians have ''turned the other cheek'' only to find that other more aggressive and radical religions have exploited the peaceful and passive nature of the Christian faith. A line has to be drawn in the sand and it looks like the authorities in Idaho have the moral fibre and political courage to make a stand against the religion which has spawned so many murdering low lives. Side: Yes
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You make assumptions dear boy. Like bombs for instance- assumptions are very dangerous things to make- one mistake and you're in deep manure. If others tell you only a snippet of information you shouldn't make assumptions, and if they don't tell you anything try not to make assumptions anyway to fulfill your need to know and replace the necessity to communicate. Even if people such as you read something that you don't understand you will make assumptions about what it should have meant and then believe the assumptions. People make all sorts of assumptions because they don't have the courage to ask. Don't let assumptions cloud your perception of things or the truth won't get in. Side: Yes
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I presented my opinion on the basis that each U.S, state has a degree of self governing latitude and therefore has the freedom of power to make such legislative decisions independently without contravening the American constitution or any part thereof. Clearly the State administers and legislators have made a similar interpretation of the margins within which they can autonomously pass State laws. There now, I hope that makes you a happy little little chappy. Side: Yes
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Do try to keep up old boy, and follow the plot. Where in any of my posts did I make any reference whatsoever to Islam? The presumptive respondent in question ''assumed'' that my description of a barbaric murderous religion was Islam. Now, why ever would he have made such an ''assumption''? Don't ''assume'' that that was a rhetorical question, the answer to which we are all fully aware. Now, you can go back to sleep. Sleep tight and don't let the bed bugs bite. Side: Yes
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You have a history of ranting about Islam on this website, and you employed rhetoric that directly matches that which you have used in those rants. Now what is it you are trying to accomplish with these posts, and why are you so keen on avoiding the "support/dispute/clarify" buttons? Side: No
My strong recommendation to all the good people of Idaho is, follow the path of righteousness and declare your State a Christian Harbour from where the message of our true faith and the word of the only real God can fill the air, and shine forever into the dark corners of false religions and paganism. Side: Yes
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I'm not quite sure why you are avoiding the question I have asked of you multiple times, but I will try again: Do you think that doing so would be constitutional, considering the existence of the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment of the United States Constitution? Or do you think they should just ignore the Constitution and do it anyway? Side: No
My considered opinion on this pivotal issue of monumental national importance is, as far as I know, I don't know. Man, man oh man, who ever would have thought that so many patriotic and eminent politicians would have made such an unconstitutional proposal. But, I guess it just goes to let's ye show's ye, doesn't it? Hallelujah brother, hallelujah. Side: Yes
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I don't think you know what rhetoric means. I stated the facts of this case, which are the a group of people in one of Idaho's northern countys want to officially establish Christianity as the state religion. That isn't rhetoric, that is what they actually want to do. Side: No
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By the way, here ya go: http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/hbo/2015/ Don't even need to take it from me. Side: No
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Ugh. Northern Idaho is a cesspool of Neo-Nazis. Surrounding areas have even had KKK flyers posted around about being the "neighborhood watch". Christian separatist groups have protested all sorts of things like diversity or art in the Hayden/Coeur d'Alene area. All this is a holdover from a neo naxi compound that thrived in the area from the 70s-90s. These aren't your run o' the mill christians. Idaho will make lots of noise about this resolution, it's not likely to be upheld. This is just the same old "persecution" complex in the US some christian groups go on about. Side: No
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Not sure if anyone will see this all the way down here, but something to add: http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/ According to a recent PPP Poll, 57% of Republicans would support officially establishing Christianity as our national religion. So much for the First Amendment :P Side: No
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Even if it were not unconstitutional to declare Idaho a Christian State, which I believe it to be, the argument for doing so is flawed. 1) There is no evidence that supports the premise that the United States is in trouble because "God is being taken out of our government, our schools, our communities, and we are losing our moral compass". At least none I am unaware of it. 2) Christians are not being persecuted by the removal of the Christian God from government and public schools. 3) Christians are no more or less moral than non-Christians. Side: No
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