If I lived in the US I think I'd actually be more... involved in politics. If only because Republicans are such morons. (I apologise to any Republicans on my flist... not sure if they're are any of you!).
I also mean no offense to those of you who are religious / have faith in something but... I just think that religion should be kept out of politics. I'm probably incredibly naive about that. I just think that belief and... reality (that hasn't come out quite right, but I can't think of a better way of wording it!) should be kept seperate.
Sarah Palin giving a speech 3 months ago..."Pray for our military men and women who are striving to do what is right. Also, for this country, that our leaders, our national leaders, are sending [U.S. soldiers] out on a task that is from God," she exhorted the congregants. "That's what we have to make sure that we're praying for, that there is a plan and that that plan is God's plan."I don't take issue with the 'pray for soldiers' bit, that's a given. But it's the idea that the war is God's plan that is... Well... For want of another word- silly.
In the same speech-
Just prior to discussing Iraq, Alaska's governor asked the audience to pray for another matter -- a $30 billion national gas pipeline project that she wanted built in the state. "I think God's will has to be done in unifying people and companies to get that gas line built, so pray for that," she said.I mean
pray for oil?! You've got to be kidding me!
Hmmm... the leaders of the church she belongs to (or at least that's how I read it, the article is a little unclear) seem to think that the Iraq war is armagheddon, and is going to usher in some kind of rapture... *shrugs* I don't know. They decided that in 2007 they were living the 'the last days'. There's also some suggestion of a Christian holy war! *raises eyebrows*
I think all this does is underline the fact that I should never read things about Republicans.
Or people with strong... No. See I was gonna say 'strong religious beliefs', but that's not what I mean. By all means believe want you want. I'm even somewhat envious of people with that kind of conviction. It just winds me up when people try to... put it on everyone else. And I don't just mean that about religious things, but with anything that I don't happen to agree with. Everyone is entitled to their opinions. Just because I don't agree with you doesn't make me wrong or a bad person.
*coughs* Erm. Yes, remind me not to read articles about Republicans... *g*
EDIT- Ok, seriously have to stop reading that article-
From the minister of her church (which I realise don't translate to what she believes- but just listen to the idiocy)
What you see in a terrorist -- that's called the invisible enemy. There has always been an invisible enemy. What you see in Iraq, basically, is a manifestation of what's going on in this unseen world called the spirit world. ... We need to think like Jesus thinks. We are in a time and a season of war, and we need to think like that. We need to develop that instinct. We need to develop as believers the instinct that we are at war, and that war is contending for your faith. ... Jesus called us to die. You're worried about getting hurt? He's called us to die. Listen, you know we can't even follow him unless you are willing to give up your life. ... I believe that Jesus himself operated from that position of war mode. Everyone say "war mode." Now you say, wait a minute Ed, he's like the good shepherd, he's loving all the time and he's kind all the time. Oh yes he is -- but I also believe that he had a part of his thoughts that knew that he was in a war.I'm sorry, what? Does that not sound like something those 'evil' terrorists are telling young boys to persuade them to blow themselves up?
EDIT again- Realised I didn't post the link to the article about the church groups-
Off to the far, far, far, far.... far, far right
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