Db,

"Not at all."

Using "White Christian Nationalist" as a catch-all label is like claiming that two or three initials can adequately define an entire segment of America.

As if people who are Nationalist are all white or all Christian.

It reduces a wide range of people and beliefs to a convenient political stereotype.

Lamp,

"White Christian Nationalism"

buzzwords...

...and simply looking for a scapegoat that can be wrapped in politics.

Lamp,

Blaming inflation on a single individual, action, policy, or event sounds like the reasoning of someone who is uninformed.

Legal,

Sounds like I hit a nerve by pointing out that organized atheist and secular groups lobby Washington, effectively functioning as a "religion."

Their organizing principle is a stated and shared position on the existence of God.

They hold an affirmative belief that God does not exist.

Some claim merely to lack any belief of anything. However, if there was nothing more to it than an absence of belief, they would have nothing to advocate for.

They most certainly are in Washington advocating for something.

Legal,

That sounds like your fantasy, not mine.

You sound like you need to get some anger management therapy.

That's one heavy loaded post sounding like you're on the verge of a nervous breakdown from Trump being in office.

Db,

Thanks for the banter.

I need to do other stuff now.

Db,

*"Interesting that you've been exposed to nothing in your life to move you off that dime."*

But that isn't true. I have been exposed to other religions. They simply don't speak to my heart.

I couldn't be Catholic, either.

My beliefs have changed over the years, and I don't automatically believe everything I hear from a preacher. I have questions and doubts of my own.

I even question myself. Am I arrogant and full of pride or am I being led by the Spirit?

I don't claim to have all the answers. Sometimes they are simply words I feel compelled to say.

And I am a sinner.

Db,

"Atheism is just another form of faith to me."

I agree.

Atheism has functionally become an organized religion.

Db,

I taught college mixed in with my day job.

That might be the personality what you see from me on here sometimes.

Db,

I don't sit around comparing my religion to others to justify my beliefs.

And atheists I actually feel sorry for.

Snoofy,

The first time I voted for Trump was because I didn't want Hillary to have a chance to nominate Supreme Court justices.

There was 3 replacements coming up.

A liberal nominating 3 seats would be bad for America.

The second time I voted for Trump was because liberals had completely lost their minds by that time.

I just don't know what has happened to them. I have some opinions. None good.

Snoofy,

"You regret voting for Obama."

I do??

Dan,

I would put up one of a real space alien if it was available.

That is intriguing.

Db,

My career fit my personality.

Db,

"Do you have a thing for cult leaders?"

Absolutely not.

I am extremely independent in my thinking.

I don't follow anyone or any groups.

After being exposed to information
I form my own opinions which I sometimes change.

I have a hard time comitting to absolute beliefs and opinions.

Quite often if you read my posts I'm suggesting a question wanting opinions.

But people take it that I'm making a statement.

Db,

Probably what my parents believe.

I was blessed to have a mother who indoctrinated me into the arms of Jesus and a wife with similar beliefs.

Db,

That's something Dan would say.

I list 2 people so thats all the smart people I can think of?

Donner,

"Or maybe you are just not a very nice person."

In that case, it's a good thing I'm a Christian and have been saved.

Are you?

time to work outside...again...

Db,

Or maybe I just have a pretty negative view of the human race.

Db,

yes...sometimes

Db,

I figure most rich and powerful men are shameless in how they conduct their lives.

It's just an assumption I make based on what I've observed working with powerful men.

Not all, but most have likely dipped their wick in someone else's well.

Db,

Steve Jobs was smart and I don't use any Apple stuff.

From the very beginning Jobs setup Apple to be proprietary (a closed eco system) and effectively a cult.

He counts on people buying in and getting locked in for life.

But he was smart.

Db,

I voted for Obama twice.

I think he's smart.

I didn't like Romney or McCain.