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Yale Student: Reclaiming Christianity From the Christian Right
Yale Daily News ^ | 3/11/2005 | Bess Hinson

Posted on 03/11/2005 10:53:49 AM PST by ShinerBock

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To: Mamzelle

You caught me. I just assumed it.

I know I'm being cynical. ;)


41 posted on 03/11/2005 11:17:05 AM PST by <1/1,000,000th%
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To: antiRepublicrat

Or as opposed to the Christian (or Atheist) Wrong!


42 posted on 03/11/2005 11:17:09 AM PST by caseinpoint ((Death penalty is a great pesticide, and it works with just one application))
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To: ladtx
Don't be sorry. I thought you meant that "get alongneck" was the Liberal equivalent of a redneck.
43 posted on 03/11/2005 11:17:15 AM PST by ApplegateRanch (The world needs more horses, and fewer Jackasses!)
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To: ShinerBock

Another pro-choice Christian who doesn't read her Bible. Where are these people coming from? Cheez.


44 posted on 03/11/2005 11:18:36 AM PST by Marysecretary (Thank you, Lord, for FOUR MORE YEARS!!!)
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To: ShinerBock

Many Christians, like myself, strongly believe in separation of church and state; are Democrats and pro-choice; support women in ministry as preachers and teachers; and believe that God loves all people, regardless of race, creed, color or sexual orientation. It is possible for Christians to represent such God-like views and not be radical judgmentalists. It is possible for Christians to be loving, kind, conversational and respectful of persons of different faiths.

A wolf in sheep's clothing. Oh, oh, there I go being judgemental.


45 posted on 03/11/2005 11:18:40 AM PST by taxesareforever
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To: ShinerBock

A Christian at Yale, now that's gotta be a contradiction


46 posted on 03/11/2005 11:21:09 AM PST by D Edmund Joaquin (Mayor of Jesusland)
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To: D Edmund Joaquin

If being a Christian at Yale means stripping Christianity of all its moral beliefs, then I wouldn't exactly call it Christianity. And she claims to be a Baptist...weird.


47 posted on 03/11/2005 11:22:31 AM PST by ShinerBock
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To: ShinerBock
Most of the time, I just have to admit that there are many people who call themselves "Christian" who have far different opinions from Jesus' in their relationships with others. The definition of "Christian" should not include people who are so judgmental that they are not willing to leave "final judgment" to God.

That girl needs to re-read Paul's first letter to the church in Corinth (assuming she's ever read it in the first place).

48 posted on 03/11/2005 11:23:03 AM PST by naturalized (Some folks look at me and see a certain swagger, which in Texas is called walking.)
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To: Puppage
the Christian Right
As opposed to the Atheist Left?

As opposed to the Christian Wrong!

49 posted on 03/11/2005 11:23:55 AM PST by Migraine
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To: BigTime
So her friend was balling on the train because Bush won an election?

Actually her friend on the train was too morose and busy bawling to do any balling, even though it may have helped assuage her sorrow.

50 posted on 03/11/2005 11:24:20 AM PST by ApplegateRanch (The world needs more horses, and fewer Jackasses!)
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To: ShinerBock

I call it smorgasbording the Bible. You only taste of the things that are according to your concept of God. He is patient but boy, will justice prevail one day!


51 posted on 03/11/2005 11:24:49 AM PST by Marysecretary (Thank you, Lord, for FOUR MORE YEARS!!!)
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To: ShinerBock

I would have guessed the wing of the Episcopos intent on bring homosexuality, feminists worhipping gaia, having a pro abortion stance, witchcraft, you name it into their church, but that's just me being judgmental


52 posted on 03/11/2005 11:25:43 AM PST by D Edmund Joaquin (Mayor of Jesusland)
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To: Old Professer
The man who will stand for anything, stands for nothing.

...and falls for everything...

53 posted on 03/11/2005 11:26:43 AM PST by Migraine
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To: bmwcyle
believe in separation of church and state...Jefferson's letter and not the Constitution.

"separation of church and state" is also the phrase used in Article 52 of the Constitution of the former Soviet Union. But let's not worry too much. (sarcasm) After all, a few Supreme Court justices believe they should start incorporating international perspectives into the Court's decisions.

54 posted on 03/11/2005 11:26:48 AM PST by albertp (Malice in Blunderland, The Wizard of Odd, Gullible's Troubles! Steal the wealth, spread the poverty.)
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To: ApplegateRanch
Don't be sorry. I thought you meant that "get alongneck" was the Liberal equivalent of a redneck.

No just a flashback to the Hank Jr. song "Why Can't We All Just Get A Longneck?". Think it has something to do with being a Friday afternoon.

55 posted on 03/11/2005 11:27:14 AM PST by ladtx ( "Remember your regiment and follow your officers." Captain Charles May, 2d Dragoons, 9 May 1846)
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To: ShinerBock

Being for abortion is "God-like"?


56 posted on 03/11/2005 11:28:50 AM PST by Republican Wildcat
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To: All
Reclaiming Christianity From the Christian Right

Like He said, certain people spurn the Christian right in favor of the Christian wrong. "I never knew you."

57 posted on 03/11/2005 11:29:51 AM PST by newgeezer (When encryption is outlawed, rwei qtjske ud alsx zkjwejruc.)
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To: ShinerBock
Many Christians, like myself, strongly believe in separation of church and state; are Democrats and pro-choice; support women in ministry as preachers and teachers; and believe that God loves all people, regardless of race, creed, color or sexual orientation.

Take out the "pro-choice" part and I basically agree with her. 1) There is nothing wrong with a separation of church and state. In fact, it protects the church more than the state. 2) There are many good Christian, and even conservative, Democrats. Those numbers are declining though as many are realizing the Republican Party better represents their values. 3) I grew up with a sweet old lady as my Sunday School teacher. She knew more about the Bible than anyone I have ever met. I've never heard a female minister, but I don't suppose I have anything wrong with it. 4) God DOES love all people, regardless of race, creed, color or sexual orientation. However, that doesn't mean he doesn't disaprove of some actions (homosexuality being one of those). Just as God loves thieves, murderers, rapists, etc. He loves the sinner, but hates the sin.

58 posted on 03/11/2005 11:30:11 AM PST by Bluegrass Conservative
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To: D Edmund Joaquin
A Christian at Yale, now that's gotta be a contradiction


59 posted on 03/11/2005 11:33:43 AM PST by Bluegrass Conservative
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To: ShinerBock
You can't be a Christian if you abandon everything distinctive about it!

And you can't know what Christianity is if you rewrite the Bible, and gut everything it that you find offensive, like these idiots do. It is easier to do that than to attempt to understand the 'hard parts' and live it; but then it is no longer God's word, but some man's.

That doesn't seem to matter to the touchy-feely types, and they can't understand why it does matter to us.

That is why they rewrite it so often, then call us bigots for not sharing their wrong headed "Bible-based" views contained in their no longer God's word contemporary "Bibles".

60 posted on 03/11/2005 11:37:18 AM PST by ApplegateRanch (The world needs more horses, and fewer Jackasses!)
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