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Old 11-08-2012, 08:40 PM
 
Location: Logan Township, Minnesota
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This is the "Religion and Spirituality" forum. Did you realize that?
Which basically means any discussion about any belief system either supporting such or condemning such or opinions of adherents, is on topic.

Every forum is open to all members the only restrictions are to stay on topic and abide by the generic TOS along with any posted forum rules regarding specific forums.
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Old 11-08-2012, 08:41 PM
 
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Which basically means any discussion about any belief system either supporting such or condemning such or opinions of adherents, is on topic.

Every forum is open to all members the only restrictions are to stay on topic and abide by the generic TOS along with any posted forum rules regarding specific forums.
yes. They are. I have a hard time why someone would care so much to go and trash that which they say they don't believe in. I can't understand why they care that much. The atheist board has a "no prosletyzing" rule.
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Old 11-08-2012, 08:42 PM
 
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He is a non-religious Christian, just like me and most people are in this country. I've seen studies where there is a statistical correlation between having a higher IQ and being less religious. So I'm actually glad he's not religious.
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Old 11-08-2012, 08:47 PM
 
Location: Logan Township, Minnesota
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yes. They are. I have a hard time why someone would care so much to go and trash that which they say they don't believe in. I can't understand why they care that much. The atheist board has a "no prosletyzing" rule.
The best choice if you feel anyone is overstepping their rights is to use the report button. Us mods do not get to read every post and appreciate being notified of any possible rule violations.

If you have a specific post in mind use the report button and let the MOD of the section take the responsibility for determining if a rule is broken.
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Old 11-08-2012, 08:49 PM
 
Location: New York metropolitan area
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Obama is a secular Christian... Most people I know, including my family, cousins & friends are all secular Christians.

He said he is Christian several times, so please respect his belief.
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Old 11-08-2012, 08:52 PM
 
Location: The Netherlands
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He is a non-religious Christian, just like me and most people are in this country. I've seen studies where there is a statistical correlation between having a higher IQ and being less religious. So I'm actually glad he's not religious.
I tend to believe people unless I have a reason to doubt them, so if Obama says he is religious I will take his word for it. I think we all got so accustomed to Bible-thumping Presidents after 8 years of Bush that Obama almost sounds like an atheist in comparison, just because he doesn't mention God every other sentence. At least he is not a fundamentalist, that's for sure.
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Old 11-08-2012, 08:52 PM
 
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Obama is a secular Christian... Most people I know, including my family, cousins & friends are all secular Christians.

He said he is Christian several times, so please respect his belief.
What is a "secular Christian"?
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Old 11-08-2012, 08:54 PM
 
Location: New York metropolitan area
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What is a "secular Christian"?
A person who is Christian but is not that religious (May go to church only on holidays & special events as an example, and barely reads the bible, etc.) Or calls themselves Christians but does not practice their faith strictly / that much. It's hard to define it, but I'm sure you got it.
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Old 11-08-2012, 08:58 PM
 
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He never said that. Could you please provide a link showing him actually saying that? I know facts aren't exactly a strong point for atheists.

Romney: States Should Be Able to Ban Birth Control - YouTube

Rick Santorum: States Should Have Power To Ban Birth Control, Sodomy
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Old 11-08-2012, 09:09 PM
 
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A person who is Christian but is not that religious (May go to church only on holidays & special events as an example, and barely reads the bible, etc.) Or calls themselves Christians but does not practice their faith strictly / that much. It's hard to define it, but I'm sure you got it.
So they're a nominative Christian...or "name only". Who gets to define the term "Christian"? Shouldn't it be those that actually practice the religion?
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