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Rand Paul: We Wouldn't Need Laws If Everyone Were Christian (extreme Paul Derangement Syndrome)
ReligionDispatches.Org ^ | May 21, 2010 | Sarah Posner

Posted on 05/22/2010 7:12:43 AM PDT by Christian_Capitalist

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The Title of this Article is an example of such extreme Paul Derangement Syndrome that it practically boggles the mind. It is now clear that no matter what Rand Paul says on any subject, the Left is going to have the long knives out for him. From the following statement by Rand Paul about the value of Christianity in society:

...the Author of this article somehow derives the conclusion, "Rand Paul says We Wouldn't Need Laws If Everyone Were Christian!!"

Yes. From (here I paraphrase) "Christians make good neighbors; we still need laws, but society functions better when folks don't kill or steal very much because of shared moral values", she gets "ABOLISH ALL GOVERNMENT!". Good grief.

But it doesn't stop there. Having just essentially accused Paul of being an anarchist, the author then flip-flops to implying that Paul favors Governmental Slavery and Stonings!

Well, I for one hope that Rand Paul continues talking about his Christian faith, and defending the contributions of law-abiding Christians to a peaceful society and the great societal value of Christian mores.

Now, yes, I know -- he's running for US Senator for Kentucky, not Moderator of the Presbyterian General Assembly.

But in speaking up about his Christian faith and affirming the virtues of Christianity, Rand Paul is confronting perhaps the greatest of the few remaining politely-acceptable bigotries: Anti-Christian Bias.

After the ambush questioning and his somewhat-rambling response in his first post-Primary interview with Maddow, Rand Paul is apparently realizing that he's going to have to fight back and treat the Leftist Press as an implacably hostile adversary, as evidenced by his combative but effective handling of George Stephanopolous. I hope that in so doing Paul will continue to speak up about, and ably defend, his Christian faith as well.

1 posted on 05/22/2010 7:12:43 AM PDT by Christian_Capitalist
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To: Christian_Capitalist

We wouldn’t need laws if human beings were universally altruistic, but we are not.


2 posted on 05/22/2010 7:16:11 AM PDT by pieceofthepuzzle
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To: Christian_Capitalist
If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary.

James Madison (Federalist No. 51) Wednesday, February 6, 1788

3 posted on 05/22/2010 7:17:00 AM PDT by Texas Fossil (Government, even in its best state is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one.)
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To: Christian_Capitalist

Or as John Adams said:

“We have no government armed with power capable of contending with human passions unbridled by morality and religion. Avarice, ambition, revenge or gallantry, would break the strongest cords of our Constitution as a whale goes through a net. Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.”


4 posted on 05/22/2010 7:17:36 AM PDT by algernonpj (He who pays the piper . . .)
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To: Christian_Capitalist
You're right.

What an unbelievably dishonest title coming from someone who is trying to pass herself off as an unbiased journalist.

Pathetic.

5 posted on 05/22/2010 7:18:37 AM PDT by Flycatcher (God speaks to us, through the supernal lightness of birds, in a special type of poetry.)
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To: Christian_Capitalist

Egad, what an offensive publication. How can you read that stuff?


6 posted on 05/22/2010 7:19:14 AM PDT by ElkGroveDan (Now can we forget about that old rum-runner Joe Kennedy and his progeny of philandering drunks?)
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To: Theophilus; Dr. Eckleburg; RnMomof7; Extremely Extreme Extremist; Lurker; Travis McGee
Rand Paul commits gross political heresy: claims Christians make positive contribution to society.

Leftist Press proceeds to go frothing, barking nuts at his audacity in suggesting such a thing.

7 posted on 05/22/2010 7:19:21 AM PDT by Christian_Capitalist (Taxation over 10% is Tyranny -- 1 Samuel 8:17)
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To: Christian_Capitalist

In other news, the Communist Party USA strongly endorses Obama’s agenda, which I suppose makes Obama a communist.

http://cpusa.org/obama-state-of-the-union-he-got-the-ball-rolling


8 posted on 05/22/2010 7:19:49 AM PDT by MNnice
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To: ElkGroveDan

Just surfing the Google morning News feed, really.


9 posted on 05/22/2010 7:19:59 AM PDT by Christian_Capitalist (Taxation over 10% is Tyranny -- 1 Samuel 8:17)
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It’s also important to note that our Founders believed this as well. It is stated throughout our historic documents and their writings. It is shouted by their actions.

At the same time, they believed in freedom of religion, as well as the right not to be religious, because God is a God of Freedom and not slavery.

And you are correct that the left is out to destroy anyone who has any connection to the Tea Party movement. And Rand Paul was the favored candidate, who is now a candidate for United States Senator. The left can’t have that. In their minds, only people like Barbara Boxer should be allowed in the Senate.


10 posted on 05/22/2010 7:20:04 AM PDT by txrangerette ("Question with boldness. Hold to the truth. Speak without fear". - Glenn Beck -)
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But in speaking up about his Christian faith and affirming the virtues of Christianity, Rand Paul is confronting perhaps the greatest of the few remaining politely-acceptable bigotries: Anti-Christian Bias.

Agree...

We have no government armed with power capable of contending with human passions unbridled by morality and religion. Avarice, ambition, revenge or gallantry would break the strongest cords of our Constitution as a whale goes through a net. Our Constitution is designed only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate for any other. John Adams

11 posted on 05/22/2010 7:20:14 AM PDT by Taggart_D
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Rand Paul is saying what a lot of folks have been thinking; we're stripping God out of everything and slapping approval on all types of immorality. Is it any surprise that society is falling apart?

Heck, yeah, they are going to have long knifes out for him. Makes me like him even more...FOR TELLING THE TRUTH.

12 posted on 05/22/2010 7:20:35 AM PDT by TheWriterTX (-)
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To: algernonpj

Bloody well right. I was hoping someone would post that quotation.


13 posted on 05/22/2010 7:20:44 AM PDT by Christian_Capitalist (Taxation over 10% is Tyranny -- 1 Samuel 8:17)
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To: Christian_Capitalist

Oh yes, they will distort what Paul says, then repeat the distortions over and over until the people believe that he really said them.

That is what they did to Sarah Palin. “I can see Russia from my house.”

They are evil and they are too strong for us.

We need help, but we aren’t going to get it.


14 posted on 05/22/2010 7:21:19 AM PDT by FroggyTheGremlim (He promised hope; he gave us hype. He promised change; he gave us chains!)
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To: Christian_Capitalist

"I want to be a man. From now on I want you all to call me 'Bud'. "

15 posted on 05/22/2010 7:22:09 AM PDT by ElkGroveDan (Now can we forget about that old rum-runner Joe Kennedy and his progeny of philandering drunks?)
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To: Christian_Capitalist
Rand Paul: We Wouldn't Need Laws If Everyone Were Christian Acted Like Christians Were Taught to Act *

* Made his statement a little more accurate


16 posted on 05/22/2010 7:25:10 AM PDT by Zakeet (The Big Wee Wee -- rapidly moving America from WTF to SNAFU to FUBAR)
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To: Texas Fossil

Yep

If we individually self govern, we are entitled to national self government. If we refuse to self control, then outside control is necessary.

That is very much what the Founders believed.


17 posted on 05/22/2010 7:26:53 AM PDT by esquirette ("Our hearts are restless until they find rest in Thee." ~ Augustine)
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To: ElkGroveDan

I, um, had suspected her of similar inclinations myself. I just hadn’t had the gumption to voice my suspicions out loud. But yes — the thought had occurred. Ahem.


18 posted on 05/22/2010 7:26:57 AM PDT by Christian_Capitalist (Taxation over 10% is Tyranny -- 1 Samuel 8:17)
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To: Zakeet

Right, THAT would be a headline with some discernible connection to Rand Paul’s actual statement.


19 posted on 05/22/2010 7:28:14 AM PDT by Christian_Capitalist (Taxation over 10% is Tyranny -- 1 Samuel 8:17)
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To: Christian_Capitalist

As a Christian; this makes me ill.


20 posted on 05/22/2010 7:29:06 AM PDT by cricket (We ARE the Truman Show)
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