Why not? We are a land of many different religions, and we are free to show our appreciation and support for the one man standing in [their] way. If he can appreciate the differences in all of us, while championing the similarities, then why can't we?
America, if you get rid of all the stupid semantics and shenanigans they use to manipulate statistics, is 80%+ Christian. Catering to less than a two hundredth of a percent of the population, and angering 80%+ of the population in doing so is stupid in so many different ways. Likewise, her god is a false god, and every real Christian doesn't respect or appreciate them pretending otherwise.
Besides, one of the biggest pillars of the conservative side of politics IS the Christian vote. So angering them is one of the dumbest things you can do as a political party.
They can mock us and demand we recognise their religion and ignore ours (no bibles in schools, Christian references in public spaces etc) otherwise it’s racism.
Whatever happened to “when in Rome…”
I am catholic Irish, why should I change my behaviour to accommodate guests to my nation? Why should Americans do it in America?
My actions are not racist, they are natural to my nation. Their actions are racist, they promote religion, classism, sexism and politics of a foreign land.
Isn't it because she said her god is "The One True God"?
As in, the Christian God isn't?
Which is kinda like saying, "Allah Ackbar" (My Muslim God is greater than your Christian God)
edit: To add to that.
God just performed a miracle in front of the whole world by saving trump from a bullet. God just saved the world by saving Trump; the man He has chosen and showed us by saving him.
And after God saves Trump WITH A MIRACLE IN FRONT OF THE WHOLE WORLD, we allow a non-believer to insult Him by allowing her to claim in front of the whole world that “her god” is “The One True God”?
RIGHT AFTER GOD, THE ONE TRUE GOD, PERFORMED A MIRACLE BY SAVING THE ONE MAN WHO CAN SAVE THE WORLD?
Who says they weren't praying to God? If a Jew or Muslim asks you to pray with them, and you accept the invite, does it mean you are reciting their prayers, or are you praying to God in your own tradition?
Also, if the one, true God created all of us, aren't all of our different and distinct expressions of Him just different and distinct expressions of Him?
Lastly, lumping in Judaism and Islam in with Christianity is foolhardy. If you read the Bible, it doesn't tak much to see that the God of the Old Testament and "His" teachings are extremely different than the God of the New Testament and His teachings. And anyone who's ready the Qu'ran can tell that "God" is very different than Judaism's and Christianity's God.
Besides, every religion on Earth has similarities and differences, but that doesn't mean we can't accept those differerences for what they are and honor those religions when they make an honest attempt to show solidarity and support for a cause we all have signed on to.
The very notion of distinguishing ourselves above or beyond reproach over all other religions is what causes the most severe and extreme of all religious practices ever known: genocide.
If we're all created equal in God's image, and are free to express our love and gratitude to Him for that, who are you to judge or take offence when someone from another religion is doing exactly what you do, jist from a different perspective?
Contradict yourself much? Tell people that they shouldn't judge based on "interpretations" of the one true God, but then turn around and tell someone to read the Bible.
The Bible is very clear that there is only one true God: The Holy Trinity of Jehovah, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit.
Anything and anyone else is a false idol, INCLUDING the "god of the sikhs" that this prayer was for. No we should NOT tolerate this, contrary to popular belief tolerance is NOT a Christian virtue
Take note of point number six. God HATES False Witnesses. Those who worship idols and talk about their pseudo glory. Ergo, we are not to tolerate those who worship false idols unless they repent.
And no, God's teaching is the same in the new and old testament. If you ACTUALLY read the Bible, you'll know that nothing has changed with God. He's the same today, yesterday, and forever. WHAT DID CHANGE, was the Birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
THAT is why "the rules changed". Jesus' sacrifice allows all of us to have salvation instead of having to sacrifice a goat or some other animal to cover our sins constantly.
Stop trying to take the moral high ground when you obviously know nothing about Christianity, other than a surface level understanding that provides nothing other than "feel good vibes".
Literally no one said we're beyond reproach, that's the whole point of why Jesus had to die for us. But bowing down to false idols "out of respect" is a sin most destable in God's eyes. And that should never be tolerated, much less celebrated.
Look at the UK, Scotland and Canada. They are suddenly everywhere in politics and civil service, then the floodgates open and thousands more arrive, mostly welfare tourists.
America appreciated that? I didn’t.
Why not? We are a land of many different religions, and we are free to show our appreciation and support for the one man standing in [their] way. If he can appreciate the differences in all of us, while championing the similarities, then why can't we?
Sikhs make up .02% of the population. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikhism_in_the_United_States
America, if you get rid of all the stupid semantics and shenanigans they use to manipulate statistics, is 80%+ Christian. Catering to less than a two hundredth of a percent of the population, and angering 80%+ of the population in doing so is stupid in so many different ways. Likewise, her god is a false god, and every real Christian doesn't respect or appreciate them pretending otherwise.
Besides, one of the biggest pillars of the conservative side of politics IS the Christian vote. So angering them is one of the dumbest things you can do as a political party.
They can mock us and demand we recognise their religion and ignore ours (no bibles in schools, Christian references in public spaces etc) otherwise it’s racism.
Whatever happened to “when in Rome…”
I am catholic Irish, why should I change my behaviour to accommodate guests to my nation? Why should Americans do it in America?
My actions are not racist, they are natural to my nation. Their actions are racist, they promote religion, classism, sexism and politics of a foreign land.
Isn't it because she said her god is "The One True God"?
As in, the Christian God isn't?
Which is kinda like saying, "Allah Ackbar" (My Muslim God is greater than your Christian God)
edit: To add to that.
God just performed a miracle in front of the whole world by saving trump from a bullet. God just saved the world by saving Trump; the man He has chosen and showed us by saving him.
And after God saves Trump WITH A MIRACLE IN FRONT OF THE WHOLE WORLD, we allow a non-believer to insult Him by allowing her to claim in front of the whole world that “her god” is “The One True God”?
RIGHT AFTER GOD, THE ONE TRUE GOD, PERFORMED A MIRACLE BY SAVING THE ONE MAN WHO CAN SAVE THE WORLD?
That’s rude of her.
Yeah I'm with you here. I Cor 10:20 - False gods are demons. We should not be giving place to anyone but God The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Amen to that. Anything else is an abomination
Kinda sticks in your craw when Christians are bowing their heads and praying to this Hindu god.
Fuck that.
Who says they weren't praying to God? If a Jew or Muslim asks you to pray with them, and you accept the invite, does it mean you are reciting their prayers, or are you praying to God in your own tradition?
Also, if the one, true God created all of us, aren't all of our different and distinct expressions of Him just different and distinct expressions of Him?
Lastly, lumping in Judaism and Islam in with Christianity is foolhardy. If you read the Bible, it doesn't tak much to see that the God of the Old Testament and "His" teachings are extremely different than the God of the New Testament and His teachings. And anyone who's ready the Qu'ran can tell that "God" is very different than Judaism's and Christianity's God.
Besides, every religion on Earth has similarities and differences, but that doesn't mean we can't accept those differerences for what they are and honor those religions when they make an honest attempt to show solidarity and support for a cause we all have signed on to.
The very notion of distinguishing ourselves above or beyond reproach over all other religions is what causes the most severe and extreme of all religious practices ever known: genocide.
If we're all created equal in God's image, and are free to express our love and gratitude to Him for that, who are you to judge or take offence when someone from another religion is doing exactly what you do, jist from a different perspective?
Contradict yourself much? Tell people that they shouldn't judge based on "interpretations" of the one true God, but then turn around and tell someone to read the Bible.
The Bible is very clear that there is only one true God: The Holy Trinity of Jehovah, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit.
Anything and anyone else is a false idol, INCLUDING the "god of the sikhs" that this prayer was for. No we should NOT tolerate this, contrary to popular belief tolerance is NOT a Christian virtue
https://www.jimfeeney.org/Godhates.html
Take note of point number six. God HATES False Witnesses. Those who worship idols and talk about their pseudo glory. Ergo, we are not to tolerate those who worship false idols unless they repent.
And no, God's teaching is the same in the new and old testament. If you ACTUALLY read the Bible, you'll know that nothing has changed with God. He's the same today, yesterday, and forever. WHAT DID CHANGE, was the Birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
THAT is why "the rules changed". Jesus' sacrifice allows all of us to have salvation instead of having to sacrifice a goat or some other animal to cover our sins constantly.
Stop trying to take the moral high ground when you obviously know nothing about Christianity, other than a surface level understanding that provides nothing other than "feel good vibes".
Literally no one said we're beyond reproach, that's the whole point of why Jesus had to die for us. But bowing down to false idols "out of respect" is a sin most destable in God's eyes. And that should never be tolerated, much less celebrated.
This is the Hindu way.
Subversion while looking all smiles and friendly.
Look at the UK, Scotland and Canada. They are suddenly everywhere in politics and civil service, then the floodgates open and thousands more arrive, mostly welfare tourists.
Pedantics won’t cancel your replacement.
All irrelevant, Fuentes, Peters, and Witzke. Maroons, too.