"Why is this man in the White House? The majority of Americans did not vote for him. Why is he there? And I tell you this morning that he's in the White House because God put him there for a time such as this"~ Lt Gen William Boykin, speaking of G. W. Bush, New York Times, 17 October 2003
"God gave the savior to the German people. We have faith, deep and unshakeable faith, that he was sent to us by God to save Germany." ~Hermann Goering, speaking of Hitler
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"A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less apprehensive of illegal treatment from a ruler whom they consider god-fearing and pious. On the other hand, they do less easily move against him, believing that he has the gods on his side" ~Aristotle
"A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less apprehensive of illegal treatment from a ruler whom they consider god-fearing and pious. On the other hand, they do less easily move against him, believing that he has the gods on his side" ~Aristotle
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So George Bush is a tyrant and the same as Hitler. I assume that Bush will soon be arresting members of Congress, declaring the November elections indefinitely postponed, and executing his enemies. Watch out Wymzie, you are first on their list. I saw a black helicopter circling your house last night.
I do not believe wymzie is comparing Bush to Hitler in the traditional sense. As I read it, the underlying, intertwined message of these quotes is how religion (or a politician's more vocal devotion/submission/referral to it) is is used to jusitfy neraly any actions.
In a debate, it is impossible to counter the claim of, "God has ordained this." The person making the claim cannot actually prove this, but the refuter cannot prove opposite. But in every instance, the argumentative standstill created by such a claim is always treated as a victory towards the one claimin divine guidance.
In politics, particularly those trying to expand their authority -and influence over the weak-minded I believe a claim of piousness is especially reprehensible. In everyday life, it is nearly expected by the worst of us. Why is it that everyone who goes to prison, does drugs, cheats on their spouse, etc, always finds Jesus, and is therefore absolved, without question? They do it to make themselves feel better and remove responsibliity. Politicians do it to appeal to a base of voters.
I do not know which is worse...
relegion, the birth place of all wars...
I didn't know that Aristotle knew Barrie?
Jesus told Shanie to vote against 4 to 2.
Remember that one?
I often wonder how Terry Cohen who is Jewish feels when the hypocrites unconstitutionally recite the Lord's Prayer before every council meeting.
I thank God that although my parents often took us to church that they also taught us the most important place to be with God is in our hearts and in our deeds.
Whenever a politician has to bang a drum about how religious they are (Louise and Barrie!), I immediately figure they're likely hypocrites.
That's one reason I usually get there a few minutes late, almost makes me want to wretch listening to a few of them saying the Lord's prayer. Lightning's going to strike them one day, I'll be sorry I was late LoL
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