Welcome, Guest.
Please login or register.
Dems Drop God & Israel  From Platform
Rotterdam NY...the people's voice    Rotterdam's Virtual Internet Community    United States Government  ›  Dems Drop God & Israel  From Platform Moderators: Admin
Users Browsing Forum
No Members and 131 Guests

Dems Drop God & Israel  From Platform  This thread currently has 1,592 views. |
3 Pages 1 2 3 » Recommend Thread
Admin
September 5, 2012, 6:05am Report to Moderator
Board Moderator
Posts
18,484
Reputation
64.00%
Reputation Score
+16 / -9
Time Online
769 days 23 minutes
Quoted Text
Exclusive: Democrats Drop 'God' From Party Platform


Guess what? God’s name has been removed from the Democratic National Committee platform.

This is the paragraph that was in the 2008 platform:

“We need a government that stands up for the hopes, values, and interests of working people, and gives everyone willing to work hard the chance to make the most of their God-given potential.”

Now the words “God-given” have been removed. The paragraph has been restructured to say this:

“We gather to reclaim the basic bargain that built the largest middle class and the most prosperous nation on Earth – the simple principle that in America, hard work should pay off, responsibility should be rewarded, and each one of us should be able to go as far as our talent and drive take us.”

Stay in the know. Get The Brody File Weekly:

The Brody File has calls into DNC to explain why God’s name has been dropped from the platform. Some critics will suggest that when you have planks in your platform that support abortion rights and gay marriage then it's no wonder that God's name would be dropped as well.

Delegates will vote on the platform on Tuesday.

There is one section on "faith" and here is what it says:

"Faith has always been a central part of the American story, and it has been a driving force of progress and justice throughout our history. We know that our nation, our communities, and our lives are made vastly stronger and richer by faith and the countless acts of justice and mercy it inspires. Faith- based organizations will always be critical allies in meeting the challenges that face our nation and our world – from domestic and global poverty, to climate change and human trafficking. People of faith and religious organizations do amazing work in communities across this country and the world, and we believe in lifting up and valuing that good work, and finding ways to support it where possible. We believe in constitutionally sound, evidence-based partnerships with faith-based and other non-profit organizations to serve those in need and advance our shared interests. There is no conflict between supporting faith-based institutions and respecting our Constitution, and a full commitment to both principles is essential for the continued flourishing of both faith and country."


http://blogs.cbn.com/thebrodyfile/archive/2012/09/04/democrats-drop-god-from-party-platform.aspx
Logged
Private Message
bumblethru
September 5, 2012, 9:00am Report to Moderator
Hero Member
Posts
30,841
Reputation
78.26%
Reputation Score
+36 / -10
Time Online
412 days 18 hours 59 minutes
That's right........it is now GOV ALMIGHTY!!!


When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM
In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche


“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.”
Adolph Hitler
Logged
Private Message Reply: 1 - 34
CICERO
September 5, 2012, 9:39am Report to Moderator

Hero Member
Posts
18,232
Reputation
68.00%
Reputation Score
+17 / -8
Time Online
702 days 15 hours 7 minutes
Quoted from bumblethru
That's right........it is now GOV ALMIGHTY!!!



One thing I give them credit for...They don't pander to the religious using cheap God references.  It looks like Republicans use the fact Dems aren't using the word God to stir up their religious base.  

I'm more concerned about the extra judicial execution of American Citizens than a God reference.  I haven't heard either party platform make mention of that.

Americans are so easily distracted and divided.


Logged Offline
Private Message Reply: 2 - 34
bumblethru
September 5, 2012, 10:08am Report to Moderator
Hero Member
Posts
30,841
Reputation
78.26%
Reputation Score
+36 / -10
Time Online
412 days 18 hours 59 minutes
"using' God as a political platform is one thing...........governing/legislating/representing by it, once elected is quite another. If they talk the talk......they better walk the walk.......yes?


When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM
In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche


“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.”
Adolph Hitler
Logged
Private Message Reply: 3 - 34
CICERO
September 5, 2012, 11:26am Report to Moderator

Hero Member
Posts
18,232
Reputation
68.00%
Reputation Score
+17 / -8
Time Online
702 days 15 hours 7 minutes
Quoted from bumblethru
"using' God as a political platform is one thing...........governing/legislating/representing by it, once elected is quite another. If they talk the talk......they better walk the walk.......yes?


What is "walking the walk" and base on which book of God?


Logged Offline
Private Message Reply: 4 - 34
bumblethru
September 5, 2012, 11:28am Report to Moderator
Hero Member
Posts
30,841
Reputation
78.26%
Reputation Score
+36 / -10
Time Online
412 days 18 hours 59 minutes
The same bible that we place our hand on in court..........ya know.......'so help me God'! That actually use to mean something!!!


When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM
In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche


“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.”
Adolph Hitler
Logged
Private Message Reply: 5 - 34
Box A Rox
September 5, 2012, 11:48am Report to Moderator

Hero Member
Posts
25,926
Reputation
58.62%
Reputation Score
+17 / -12
Time Online
514 days 11 hours 54 minutes
Quoted from bumblethru
The same bible that we place our hand on in court..........ya know.......'so help me God'! That actually use to mean something!!!


Do Muslims use that Bible Bumbler?  Do Buddhists?  Do atheists?  


The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral
philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness.

John Kenneth Galbraith

Logged Offline
Private Message Reply: 6 - 34
bumblethru
September 5, 2012, 12:02pm Report to Moderator
Hero Member
Posts
30,841
Reputation
78.26%
Reputation Score
+36 / -10
Time Online
412 days 18 hours 59 minutes
Quoted from Box A Rox


Do Muslims use that Bible Bumbler?  Do Buddhists?  Do atheists?  


Good question. Do they have to swear on a christian bible when in a court of law?


When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM
In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche


“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.”
Adolph Hitler
Logged
Private Message Reply: 7 - 34
Box A Rox
September 5, 2012, 12:03pm Report to Moderator

Hero Member
Posts
25,926
Reputation
58.62%
Reputation Score
+17 / -12
Time Online
514 days 11 hours 54 minutes
Quoted from bumblethru


Good question. Do they have to swear on a christian bible when in a court of law?


OF COURSE NOT!  NO ONE DOES!


The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral
philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness.

John Kenneth Galbraith

Logged Offline
Private Message Reply: 8 - 34
bumblethru
September 5, 2012, 12:07pm Report to Moderator
Hero Member
Posts
30,841
Reputation
78.26%
Reputation Score
+36 / -10
Time Online
412 days 18 hours 59 minutes
Quoted Text
Dems Remove All References to ‘God’ From 2012 Party Platform (God has taken Himself OUT of their platform!)
posted by Donna Calvin

Calvin’s Commentary: The Democrats may think they have removed God from their party, but here’s the truth of the matter, God has removed HIMSELF from them. God hates sinners and murdering the unborn innocent babies that the Dem’s love to do and now want taxpayers to pay for, is a sin – a violation of God’s Law Word. Additionally, the Democrats embrace the sin of sodomy and fornication that God calls an abomination – Leviticus 18:22. So while they believe they have rid themselves of God, be it known to all men, that God has rejected them and has turned them over to reprobate minds. Look for the same kinds of things happening to Democrats that happened to Pharaoh after God hardened his heart. Any Christian who dares vote for a Democrat places themselves in the same position as one would have placed themselves in voting for Pharaoh.  Think about that this Tuesday, November 6th!  ▬Donna Calvin ▬ Tuesday, September 4, 2012


Read more: http://blog.beliefnet.com/watc.....m.html#ixzz25cX7mEQy


When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM
In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche


“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.”
Adolph Hitler
Logged
Private Message Reply: 9 - 34
bumblethru
September 5, 2012, 12:08pm Report to Moderator
Hero Member
Posts
30,841
Reputation
78.26%
Reputation Score
+36 / -10
Time Online
412 days 18 hours 59 minutes
Quoted from Box A Rox


OF COURSE NOT!  NO ONE DOES!


My co-worker did in an albany court last year.....TRUE!
when did they ban it?


When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM
In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche


“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.”
Adolph Hitler
Logged
Private Message Reply: 10 - 34
Box A Rox
September 5, 2012, 12:11pm Report to Moderator

Hero Member
Posts
25,926
Reputation
58.62%
Reputation Score
+17 / -12
Time Online
514 days 11 hours 54 minutes
WOW! DONNA CALVIN SPEAKS FOR GOD!!!  HOW COOL!

"Calvin’s Commentary: The Democrats may think they have removed God from their party, but here’s the truth
of the matter, God has removed HIMSELF from them."


So if I want to know the "TRUTH"... all I have to do is ask Donna Calvin... she speaks for GOD!
One question... is that the Christian god? or the Muslim god?  or the... oh never mind.  
As long as she speaks for GOD that's good enough for me!    


The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral
philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness.

John Kenneth Galbraith

Logged Offline
Private Message Reply: 11 - 34
bumblethru
September 5, 2012, 12:15pm Report to Moderator
Hero Member
Posts
30,841
Reputation
78.26%
Reputation Score
+36 / -10
Time Online
412 days 18 hours 59 minutes
     

Psalm 81:12 So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts to follow their own devices.

Romans 1:26 Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones.

Romans 1:28 Furthermore, since they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, he gave them over to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done.

Ephesians 2:3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath.

Ephesians 4:19 Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, with a continual lust for more.


When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM
In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche


“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.”
Adolph Hitler
Logged
Private Message Reply: 12 - 34
Box A Rox
September 5, 2012, 12:26pm Report to Moderator

Hero Member
Posts
25,926
Reputation
58.62%
Reputation Score
+17 / -12
Time Online
514 days 11 hours 54 minutes
Quoted from bumblethru
     
Psalm 81:12 So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts to follow their own devices.
Romans 1:26 Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones.
Romans 1:28 Furthermore, since they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, he gave them over to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done.
Ephesians 2:3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath.
Ephesians 4:19 Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, with a continual lust for more.

Bumbler...Buuby... You are quoting a christian bible.  Why?  So you believe every word in that book... or
do you just choose the ones that fit your agenda?
Is your religion supposed to change my mind???  Is your religion the religion of this country or does it have
any special significance to the USA???

Would it help if I quoted the Koran?  Or  the great Buddha? Or the Talmud?


The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral
philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness.

John Kenneth Galbraith

Logged Offline
Private Message Reply: 13 - 34
bumblethru
September 5, 2012, 12:45pm Report to Moderator
Hero Member
Posts
30,841
Reputation
78.26%
Reputation Score
+36 / -10
Time Online
412 days 18 hours 59 minutes
You are correct..........it was just an option.


Quoted Text
No. Physically placing ones hand on a Bible and swearing an oath is not required nor was it ever legally enforceable. The court gives those giving testimony the option of "swearing an oath" or making an affirmation to tell the truth as to the best of their knowledge.

Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Do_you_still_swear_on_the_Bible_when_taking_oath_in_court#ixzz25cepgrUX


When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM
In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche


“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.”
Adolph Hitler
Logged
Private Message Reply: 14 - 34
3 Pages 1 2 3 » Recommend Thread
|

Rotterdam NY...the people's voice    Rotterdam's Virtual Internet Community    United States Government  ›  Dems Drop God & Israel  From Platform

Thread Rating
There is currently no rating for this thread