Posted on 06/12/2011 7:32:14 PM PDT by Freemarkets101
The leftist American Values Network, a Christian organization that pushes the liberal ideology, says Christians must base their political votes between two historical figures: Jesus ... or Ayn Rand. AVN assaults prominent conservative pundits such as Glenn Beck and conservative politicians such as the tea party favorite Paul Ryan:
Many who for years have been the loudest voices invoking the language of faith and moral values are now praising the atheist philosopher Ayn Rand whose teachings stand in direct contradiction to the Bible. Rand advocates a law of selfishness over love and commands her followers to think only of themselves, not others. She said her followers had to choose between Jesus and her teachings.
GOP leaders want to argue that they are defending Christian principles. But, at the same time, Rep. Paul Ryan (author of the GOP budget) is posting facebook videos praising Rand’s morality and saying hers is the “kind of thinking that is sorely needed right now.” Simply put, Paul Ryan can’t have it both ways, and neither can Christians.
The organization claims Rand's writings and teachings are a "direct contradiction to the Bible," and uses "biblical scripture" to promote Obama's healthcare overhaul, the government's stimulus efforts, and environmental regulations such as cap and trade. AVN sums up their distorted ideology: "The choice is simple: Ayn Rand or Jesus Christ. We must choose one and forsake the other." That's right, if you support rugged individualism, free market values, and the ability to give to charity on your own terms, you are a heathen who is destined for the fiery pits of hell.
If you feel inspired, watch the AVN's latest propaganda piece, and within the next minute and a half maybe you will make "the righteous choice," which is, denounce the founders and theologians of capitalism: www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=0TxCWbTqz9s
Jesus is Number 1. Ayn Rand was someone who came to admit that some things were actually correct.
Libtards have no more right presenting false political choices to conservatives than queer fashion designers have in presenting false clothing choices to straight men.
I see no contradiction between believing in Christ and condemning involuntary servitude.
Because Ayn Rand does not believe in God does not mean she is incorrect when she condemns the act of being forced to surrender the fruits of your labor to those who would take what you have in order to avoid having to work to earn it on their own.
Is not a key tenet of faith free will?
No...you can value both.
I like the way you put that...
When does AVN have to make its choice between Christ and Karl Marx?
Who is John Galt?
You can be a Leftwingtard or a Christian, Jew, or other follower of God ~ but you can't be both.
I think Tony Weiner and his defenders are showing us that.
I think her economics was incredible. And i will admire her for that. I hear very few people claim to admire everything about the woman.
Face it, she experienced revolutionary communism in Russia,,, and after that wound up in NYC. The contrast had a profound effect on her, and she communicated it well. OTOH, her formative experiences also clearly damaged her emotionally.
I’ll take my chances with Rand and Galt, thank you.
Another way to put it...if you are a liberal, God does not come first, liberalism does.
Always.
God doesn’t hear the prayers of Liberals, nor do they offer any up!
Is not a key tenet of faith free will?
Yes, and she actually admitted some truth. I think many people can mistake the point of my comments. She came to conclude that many tenets valued traditionally are actually good, such as autonomy, individual rights, etc. I would actually recommend reading Atlas Shrugged to just about anyone - religious or not. It’s great to hear about why freedom is so great from someone who took a long time to finally find it.
If I had to choose between Jesus or the false teachings of this supposed Christian organization, I would pick Jesus.
I stopped reading right after that. If an organization "pushes" the liberal ideology, which is pro-depravity, pro-butchering babies and generally against all that is good, they are not to be taken seriously.
Evil is alive and well and dressed as a sheep.
Because Ayn Rand does not believe in God does not mean she is incorrect when she condemns the act of being forced to surrender the fruits of your labor to those who would take what you have in order to avoid having to work to earn it on their own.I agree with you 100%. Though I would have said "did not" instead of "does not", since she died in 1982. (Not a quibble, just a mention, since some might not know.)
Actually, Christians need to choose between Jesus and Karl Marx.
Where do these Jackasses get off giving ANYONE such a choice? They certainly cannot be Christians in any sense of the word.
Ayn Rand’s atheism is not incidental to her “men are gods” nietzsche spawned writings.
She ended up barking mad by the way.
Praise free markets and less government intervention, and throw her boring books in the garbage can.
You can get to these attitudes and philosophies without reading her spiritual poison.
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