religion

Is there a religious test in politics?

goobermaster — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:54:31 -0500

Not that long ago, internet friend, Annette Marie Hyder posed that question to me via email asking for a response she could publish in INTHEFRAY Magazine.

The article has now been published and Annette collected a great set of opinions to her query. Here’s my response:

The religious views (or lack thereof) should be no more relevant to their office than their sex or the color of their skin. The drafters of our Constitution understood this and bothered to state exactly that quite clearly. Many voters, however, are happy to be comforted with the knowledge that someone thinks as they do beyond the pertinent issues. In order to gain sway with this group, a candidate will advertise their religious beliefs. This has become the norm in elections of late. So much so that a growing number of people think the Constitution should be altered to make faith in a god necessary. I think that’s as silly as the desire to teach “creationism” in public schools. You’re free to have faith in whatever you choose. So am I. And so is anyone running for a public office.

Read more on “God in Politics” on Annette’s myspace blog or go directly to the rest of the “Is there a religious test in politics?” responses.

Morning Athiest Goat

goobermaster — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 11:06:35 -0500

Ha! It’s me in the morning — only replace the bathrobe with underwear. How’d they get my picture?

What should you do if you find an Athiest?

If you find an Athiest in your neighborhood,
TELL A PARENT OR PASTOR RIGHT AWAY!
You may be moved to try and witness to
these poor souls yourself, however
AVOID TALKING TO THEM!
Athiest are often grumpy and bitter and will lash
out at children or they may even try to trick you into
neglecting God’s Word.
Very advanced witnessing techniques are needed for
these grouches. Let the adults handle them.

I’ll show ‘em some “advanced witnessing techniques” — like monkey steals the peach. Witness that!

Doonesbury Intellegent Design

goobermaster — Tue, 22 May 2007 15:13:16 -0500

More stumbled booty. I thought this was mighty clever.

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I mean, seriously folks, is there really a debate here yet? Go back to Kansas and wait for a tornado to work its Darwinian magic otherwise.