A number of "Dominionist/Fundamentalist" churches have called for a religous takeover of the US, I'd like to know how many of you think such a thing could ever happen
121982
Am I concerned?  Very much so.  The other day I saw Rudy Giuliani on TV talking about God in an evangelical church.  Rudy Giuliani!  I was sick to my stomach for about 5 minutes.  It was much easier to look at the pictures of the couple that got bit by bed bugs that they keep showing on TV.  \n\nDo I think it will happen?  No.  The Republican Party is going to lose much of its moderate base if they keep this crap up.  I think that mainstream America is beginning to wake up to the real issues and understand that fundamentalists shouldn't be legislating our morals.
631357
There will be continued efforts to make a 1 world government, but it will really take shape after the rapture.  Everybody will want to have some to feel safer (there is safety in numbers), and people will more willingly unite in hope of doing this.
594647
I think that they have taken over from government, they are an alternative government. As far as they are concerned, they have not taken over from God because, as leftists, they don't believe in God. That would mean believing in a greater power than themselves, and that's impossible.
74096
I'm not sure that theocracy is quite the right word for where I'm worried we're headed (even though I did use it in my previous post), but there is definitely a significant population of Christian extremists who are trying to errode the separation of church and state.  Look at abortion, gay marriage, censorship of the media, abstinence-only education, etc.  People quote the BIBLE as justification for banning abortion, for banning gay marriage, for restricting content of television and radio programs, for banning books from schools, for teaching kids only abstinence by way of sexual education.  Sure they have the right to practice Christianity, but what about MY right NOT to be Christian?  If citizens want to push for laws that reflect their religious beliefs they have every right to, but when judges and legislators start making decisions that favor the minority of Christian fudimentalists over the general population we're in trouble.  The current adminstration has made numerous attempts to circumvent the constitution and give money to Christian organizations, and that's more than a little troubling.  I don't like how much political power the Christian Church is gaining.  In order to protect our constitutional right to freedom of religion, no religious institution should have a significant influence in politics.\n\nAnd before anyone jumps in about "separation of church and state" not being in the constitution, I realize that these are not the words that appear in the first ammendment.  However, the first ammendment states "congress shall make now law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof."  That means know giving money to religious establishments (as this is done via the budget which is a law, albeit a short-lived one) and no favoring the beliefs of one religion over another.  If you stop and think about it for two seconds, all congress can actually do is pass laws, and since those laws cannot be about religion, "separation of church and state" is just a more convienent name - the principle is definitely in the constitution.
85500
Nothing.  In America there is seperation of church and state as long as it is presumed that christianity will always be included.
269553
Yes I agree completely.  Christianity is just a dangerous weapon used by leaders for power and control.
669919
I agree with what your saying...I believe that its a conspiracy to bring down our country and what our forefathers wrote in the consitution.  By getting people to stop saying the Pledge of Allegiance and even taking God out of it..is to me the work of  the KKK and other radical groups that have since changed their image.  If we stick together ...those of us that truly believe in the Constitution and  freedom of religion and all that our fallen comrades died for and our forefathers set for us...
525911
I thought everybody already knew that religion, or the fanatical, misguided practice of it, was the source of violence in the Middle East.  And why do we keep electing religious whackos in this country????  Because a majority of the voting population cast ballots based on their religious beliefs.  So, is this country run by the Christian Church?  It sure feels that way to me.  I am a Republican, but am feeling shut out by the Christian fanaticism.
163588
This is one of those standard retorts that drives a stake through the hearts of bleedin' heart christians and their rabid war-mongering associates even.\nIt's a stumper for some, an opportunity for trotting out the prepared church answer for others.\nI am not one of either of these, thank the Dog!
446263
<chuckle>\n\nWith as much politics as there already is on YA!, I'd hesitate to form a church here too.\n\nSo far, it's been either Christian of Muslim bashing.  Some one's been trying to stir it up for the Hindus. Atheist have been attacking Christianity, but I don't think they are Atheists.  These ones only attack Christianity.  Which leads me to believe that they are anti-christian.  And, of course, you have Christianity and Islam ramming verse down every one's throat.  Mean while, Wicca, Buddha, Scientology are looking at us like brawling children.  \n\nI'm sure there's a ton of other faiths out there I didn't mention.  I meant no disrespect, I'm just ignorant.\n\nNo, I don't think humanity is ready for an E-faith.  Maybe if we called it the " Force " or something non-descript like that, it might work.  But imagine the hell we'd go through just establishing the doctrine :)\n\nBest wishes.
315456
Absolutely not, it is against our Constitution with freedom of religion. I am not Islamic, but that would be certain suicide since there are 5 to 1 Muslims, against Christians in this world. Most of America is a failure to Christianity anyway, as to what it really takes to be a Christian.
612468
That is really interesting!  In a way, this seems to prove that there can't be seperation of church and state.  Basic laws were founded on the Ten Commandments and church and state just can't be seperated to have an orderly country.
532747
Extremely dangerous. It is people like them that do the most harm to America. These people are supposed to be preaching tolerance and forgiveness. However they use their pulpits to help split America by their hate-mongering. The separation of church and state no longer exists. I feel every church that even hints at which way you should cast your vote should be shut down immediately. Enough of these sick, twisted, immoral hypocrites. God-like? How about Godless.
146616
I would shine for Christ no matter what.  We were just talking about this in Church last night.  How sexual immorality is being more widely accepted and Christians are being more persecuted.  Like in schools, the government is teaching people that it is okay to be gay or that a boy may really be a girl.  But if you pray in school, you'll be suspended.  I really do not know why this suprises us as Christians, we were told that this would happen.  I have even heard about this night club in Mexcico (I think) that implants a chip in your hand and a mark on your arm that holds all your records.  They use it to tell your age and even holds your credit card info so you can use it to pay for stuff.  It is stated that this will happen in th book Revelation.  You see all the bad things that happen to our country just lately.  Since this country has turned away from God.  We have been attacked on our own soil, natural disasters are tearing away at our cities, and we are fighting amongst ourselves.  Back in 1776, when God was fully involved with the United States, before we turned away from him, He gave us everything we needed.  In Leviticus 26 it states what happens when people follow His commands, good crops, saftey from our enemies, etc.  We had all that.  God was with us when we fought for this land from England.  Now we are getting attacked on our own land.  I know the end is coming.  I don't know if it will be today or 2000 years from now.  But I intend for my heart to be prepared on the day of Rapture and my car will be unmanned.
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Oh I just love it when people ask this one. Yes, God tell us He wants us to be united,, so the devil runs with this and puts falsehood into it.  Because God ALSO says we can only be truly united if we are united in the truth and of the faith of Jesus.  So, if we are all one big church, as God warns will come in the last days, this is NOT what GOd wants.  He tells us His truths in the Bible. His truths, not yours or mine.   But, He also tells us not to go where we hear error preached, to follow we He reveals in His writing and in direct revealtion he gives, even more so in the last days.  So, if you and I are a whole lot of other people arent on the same page, we ALL believe differtnly, how could we be united in the truth , if we all have a different truth????    How could we be united in faith, if we arent of the same faith. /?? God warns us in the Bible that this belief will get pushed on us all, that its of the devil and we are not to allow ourselves to be a part of it. SO,  Christians that are strong in their faith, will not ever accept being one big happy, so called united church.  We arent to give up our religious freedoms, and our desire to worship as we please. If noone wants to worship, thats their choice and they should have the right to make it.   We Christians will stand to the end, even if it means our life , to defend our right to worship as we please.  Noone has the right to take that from anyone, and for those who think this should go ahead and happen. Now , maybe you arent into Bible, or a certain faith, but if they take away these rights, what rights of yours will they take away.   Will you be forced to worship at some point?  YEP, but it will be a false god. Bible foretells this all, and this is why  most Christians are fanatic about this.  If fanatic means  holding onto your truths, then Christians need to be fanatic. and we have as much right as athiests do to not be forced into worship.   America is losing many rights, look around you , you will see. It is coming and Jesus is coming SOON to end the mess.   I hope that tells you why we feel as we do. We want to be united and its what God wants, but only in truth. Why do you think wars have been fought since time over religion?  Noone wants to give up what they believe, and shouldnt have to.  no matter what side you are on.  if you give govt power to take this right, will the next forced thing be something you dont want???? Think on this one.   Christians and athiests alike, all... need to wake up and stake stands.  Even if my beliefs arent yours, defend my right to have them, or one day you will lose your rights too.
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The United States is currently going through a time where it is not sure of it's religion.  There is supposed to be religious freedom, but it is a Christian country.  I personally am a Christian and I think that is should be part of our culture as a Christian nation.  I'm sorry ur show isn't on.
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Christians have already done this... they stole children from native american homes and put them in abusive indian schools.  It didn't save them from hell, it hurt them immesureably.