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Sunday, February 25, 2018
The scales of injustice.
And keep in mind this is the party that constantly brags about its pro-life agenda.
I guess lives are only precious while they are in the womb.
"A small group of evangelical Christian leaders is hoping to promote stricter gun legislation by injecting a key element of conservative Christian theology into the conversation ― the principle of protecting life at all stages.
In the wake of a school shooting in Parkland, Florida, last week that left 17 people dead, the group has put forward a petition that uses the language of the anti-abortion movement to encourage fellow Christians to fight for gun reform.
The signers claim it’s their “Biblical responsibility” to urge America’s lawmakers to pass common-sense gun legislation that will “protect life.” Though the meaning of “common-sense” varies for individuals in the group, they’re generally looking for tighter background checks, ensuring that certain high-risk individuals are prohibited from purchasing firearms, and potentially banning certain high-capacity and semi-automatic weapons.
The petition has the backing of at least 16 evangelical leaders, including Max Lucado, the best-selling Christian author, Lynne Hybels, co-founder of the Illinois megachurch Willow Creek Community Church, and Rev. Dr. Gabriel Salguero, president of the National Latino Evangelical Coalition.
The “Prayers and Action” campaign is organized by Rev. Rob Schenck, an evangelical preacher from Washington, D.C. "
Yes, *that* Robert Schenck.
"In addition, a 2013 survey from the Public Religion Research Institute found that many evangelicals don’t see a contradiction in labeling themselves “pro-life” while opposing gun control. In fact, among the white evangelical Protestants who said the term “pro-life” described them very well, a majority (64 percent) also said they opposed stricter gun control laws. "
"Today, Schenck says he’s still hesitant about the phrase “gun control,” since it suggests to gun owners that the government is seeking to “control” their personal behavior. He prefers the phrase “gun regulation.”
He’s also hesitant about pushing for more federal controls, preferring that local and state governments take the lead. But he told HuffPost he now realizes that there are important instances when federal laws are needed ― such as when it comes to closing the gun show loophole and making sure all firearm purchases are routed through federal background checks."
"Lucy McBath is a faith and outreach leader for the gun control advocacy groups Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. She told HuffPost she’s known and worked with Schenck for about four years. The pair were the subjects of the documentary “Armor of Light,” a 2015 documentary about the evangelical response to gun violence.
McBath identifies as an evangelical Christian herself, but supports women’s right to make their own choices about their reproductive health. Although she and Schenck don’t see eye to eye on abortion, McBath said she supports Schenck’s efforts to rally the evangelical community around gun control. Not everyone in her movement is going to be happy with that stance, she said, but she believes people on opposite ends of the political spectrum are going to need to come together to try to solve the issue of gun violence. "
I said the anti-abortion crowd could be manipulated to work for gun safety regulations.
You're either pro-life or you're pro-death. Guns kill. So if you're not for gun control you're only Pro-Fetus, or a flaming hypocrite.
"U.S. and Mexican officials told the Post that President Enrique Peña Nieto called off his visit to Washington D.C. after Trump refused his request to publicly affirm Mexico’s ongoing stance that the country will not pay for a border wall between the two countries during a phone call on Tuesday."
"A Mexican official told the paper that Trump “lost his temper” during Tuesday’s conversation. U.S. officials said Trump was frustrated and exasperated because he thought Peña Nieto was being unreasonable for expecting him to walk back plans for his controversial campaign promise, according to the Post."
Since when is Mexico obligated to fulfill Trump's stupid campaign promise?
the wall will never get built. and it'sa stupid idea anyway. they dig tunnels. they have planes. they have boats.they can just go around the wall. and trump can't force another country to pay for his dumb ideas. maybe he thinks his company can built a shoddy piece of crap wall and suck up most of Mexico's money. he only pushes stuff for him.
Of course they only care while the future child is in the womb, becuase at that point it is the woman's responsibility, and they can blame women if the result isn't to the GOPatriarchy specs.
Once a fetus becomes a living human being, the GOP is no longer interested. No interest in universal health care, money for education, housing: no need for any environmental protections; no interest in safe food or water or air or in the arts or science. Why not make life a "hell on earth" especially for those who are the poorest? No 21st century Republican cares at all what happens to any child until, if a woman, it is of childbearing age. Then, it all starts over again. What an ugly world the GOP would sink us all in. They would have all the power and the wealth and the rest of us would be there to serve them as best we can. Beaglemom
"The Dapchi attack “draws dreadful and eerie similarities with the confusion that surrounded official communication following the abduction of our #ChibokGirls,” Bring Back Our Girls, a group advocating for the release of the Chibok schoolgirls said in a statement. “How is it that a terrorist group said to have been defeated [was] able to abduct in the range of 100 schoolgirls?”"
‘She has no soul’: Former associate of Dana Loesch accuses NRA spokesperson of auditioning for Trump job https://www.rawstory.com/2018/02/no-soul-former-associate-dana-loesch-accuses-nra-spokesperson-auditioning-trump-job/
the republicans concern for "babies" dies the second it is born. no welfare, no food stamps, no nothing for the baby. and no birth control, either. men are so proud of their sperm but they don't want to take care of a kid.
Strange Bedfellows:
ReplyDeletehttps://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/evangelical-leaders-gun-reform_us_5a8c7a51e4b0273053a568f5
"A small group of evangelical Christian leaders is hoping to promote stricter gun legislation by injecting a key element of conservative Christian theology into the conversation ― the principle of protecting life at all stages.
In the wake of a school shooting in Parkland, Florida, last week that left 17 people dead, the group has put forward a petition that uses the language of the anti-abortion movement to encourage fellow Christians to fight for gun reform.
The signers claim it’s their “Biblical responsibility” to urge America’s lawmakers to pass common-sense gun legislation that will “protect life.” Though the meaning of “common-sense” varies for individuals in the group, they’re generally looking for tighter background checks, ensuring that certain high-risk individuals are prohibited from purchasing firearms, and potentially banning certain high-capacity and semi-automatic weapons.
The petition has the backing of at least 16 evangelical leaders, including Max Lucado, the best-selling Christian author, Lynne Hybels, co-founder of the Illinois megachurch Willow Creek Community Church, and Rev. Dr. Gabriel Salguero, president of the National Latino Evangelical Coalition.
The “Prayers and Action” campaign is organized by Rev. Rob Schenck, an evangelical preacher from Washington, D.C. "
Yes, *that* Robert Schenck.
"In addition, a 2013 survey from the Public Religion Research Institute found that many evangelicals don’t see a contradiction in labeling themselves “pro-life” while opposing gun control. In fact, among the white evangelical Protestants who said the term “pro-life” described them very well, a majority (64 percent) also said they opposed stricter gun control laws. "
"Today, Schenck says he’s still hesitant about the phrase “gun control,” since it suggests to gun owners that the government is seeking to “control” their personal behavior. He prefers the phrase “gun regulation.”
He’s also hesitant about pushing for more federal controls, preferring that local and state governments take the lead. But he told HuffPost he now realizes that there are important instances when federal laws are needed ― such as when it comes to closing the gun show loophole and making sure all firearm purchases are routed through federal background checks."
"Lucy McBath is a faith and outreach leader for the gun control advocacy groups Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. She told HuffPost she’s known and worked with Schenck for about four years. The pair were the subjects of the documentary “Armor of Light,” a 2015 documentary about the evangelical response to gun violence.
McBath identifies as an evangelical Christian herself, but supports women’s right to make their own choices about their reproductive health. Although she and Schenck don’t see eye to eye on abortion, McBath said she supports Schenck’s efforts to rally the evangelical community around gun control. Not everyone in her movement is going to be happy with that stance, she said, but she believes people on opposite ends of the political spectrum are going to need to come together to try to solve the issue of gun violence. "
I said the anti-abortion crowd could be manipulated to work for gun safety regulations.
You're either pro-life or you're pro-death. Guns kill. So if you're not for gun control you're only Pro-Fetus, or a flaming hypocrite.
Kinda ironic it's Schenck that is driving this.
Just remember that the origianl prnunciation of his name is "skank."
DeleteI would have a VERY hard time trusting him.
Every time I see or hear "common sense," I think of you-know-who and wonder if they'd even recognize it if it slapped 'em full on.
DeleteHow about thou shall not kill
Delete4:22
DeleteNo, actually it would be shenk. SCH is SH, not SK.
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ReplyDeleteHe's done it again. Trump has pissed off Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto and Nieto has canceled his trip to the U.S.
Trump is such a FUCK UP!
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/mexican-president-cancels-white-house-trip-after-trump-call_us_5a91f55be4b03b55731cc580
"U.S. and Mexican officials told the Post that President Enrique Peña Nieto called off his visit to Washington D.C. after Trump refused his request to publicly affirm Mexico’s ongoing stance that the country will not pay for a border wall between the two countries during a phone call on Tuesday."
"A Mexican official told the paper that Trump “lost his temper” during Tuesday’s conversation. U.S. officials said Trump was frustrated and exasperated because he thought Peña Nieto was being unreasonable for expecting him to walk back plans for his controversial campaign promise, according to the Post."
Since when is Mexico obligated to fulfill Trump's stupid campaign promise?
mlaiuppa 2:59 AM wrote: Since when is Mexico obligated to …
DeleteWhen, indeed. Clearly, Toddler Trump considers himself to be World Dictator, having to deal with unruly subjects.
Paging Vicente Fox........
Deletethe wall will never get built. and it'sa stupid idea anyway. they dig tunnels. they have planes. they have boats.they can just go around the wall. and trump can't force another country to pay for his dumb ideas. maybe he thinks his company can built a shoddy piece of crap wall and suck up most of Mexico's money. he only pushes stuff for him.
DeleteOf course they only care while the future child is in the womb, becuase at that point it is the woman's responsibility, and they can blame women if the result isn't to the GOPatriarchy specs.
ReplyDeleteOnce a fetus becomes a living human being, the GOP is no longer interested. No interest in universal health care, money for education, housing: no need for any environmental protections; no interest in safe food or water or air or in the arts or science. Why not make life a "hell on earth" especially for those who are the poorest? No 21st century Republican cares at all what happens to any child until, if a woman, it is of childbearing age. Then, it all starts over again. What an ugly world the GOP would sink us all in. They would have all the power and the wealth and the rest of us would be there to serve them as best we can.
ReplyDeleteBeaglemom
What you are describing is Catholicism in the early centuries when they were working hard to gain complete control.
DeleteSpot on about that, Leland, Exhibit A stlouisix pee pond.
Deleteright. Beagle. the truth will hurt republicans.
DeleteHow many members will the NRA have after it's proved Russian interests have been laundering money through them to Republican candidates?
ReplyDeleteMore of Gryphen pretending to ne pro-choice.
ReplyDeleteOT?: Our children...
ReplyDeletehttps://thinkprogress.org/were-here-were-queer-get-used-to-it-lgbtq-athletes-shine-in-pyeongchang-a366a03cc35f/
https://www.thedailybeast.com/boko-harams-harem-hunting-terrorists-first-the-chibok-girls-now-the-dapchi-children?ref=home
ReplyDelete"The Dapchi attack “draws dreadful and eerie similarities with the confusion that surrounded official communication following the abduction of our #ChibokGirls,” Bring Back Our Girls, a group advocating for the release of the Chibok schoolgirls said in a statement. “How is it that a terrorist group said to have been defeated [was] able to abduct in the range of 100 schoolgirls?”"
Girls ONLY schools make them an easy target. Add to that the fact that they don't guard or protect them in any way.
DeleteNo one is doing much about getting the Chibok girls back let along preventing future occurrences.
‘She has no soul’: Former associate of Dana Loesch accuses NRA spokesperson of auditioning for Trump job https://www.rawstory.com/2018/02/no-soul-former-associate-dana-loesch-accuses-nra-spokesperson-auditioning-trump-job/
ReplyDeletethe republicans concern for "babies" dies the second it is born. no welfare, no food stamps, no nothing for the baby. and no birth control, either. men are so proud of their sperm but they don't want to take care of a kid.
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