And here I thought state-sponsored religion was unconstitutional. To his credit, at least he's not coming right out and saying Christian prayer. I love the little blurb at the end, too...
"See, you don't have to be religious. But everyone else is. And you want to be like everyone else, don't you? Well? ANSWER, HEATHEN!"
"We are a people united by our love for freedom, even when we differ in our personal beliefs," the president said. "In America, we are free to profess any faith we choose, or no faith at all."
"See, you don't have to be religious. But everyone else is. And you want to be like everyone else, don't you? Well? ANSWER, HEATHEN!"
posted by Stephonovich at
10:42
2 Comments:
What time is your thing on Saturday?
By
that girl, at 05 May, 2006 11:14
What you say is true, for the most part. However, history proves my point in this case. Bush has quite often abused religion (Christianity, actually - which makes sense, because it's the predominant faith of the U.S. Think we're going to have a Wiccan President? Think again) to further his own ideals.
As for twisting what he said, no, it's called reading between the lines. I've heard his speeches before. I have yet to hear an intelligent one. When someone spouts constant drivel, one cannot help but expect it every time their mouth is opened.
Aristotle had a marvelous quote on the subject of religion and leadership, actually...
"A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less apprehensive of illegal treatment from a ruler whom they consider god-fearing and pious. On the other hand, they do less easily move against him, believing that he has the gods on his side."
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Stephonovich, at 07 May, 2006 14:58
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