If the Supreme Court justices were to be replaced by the popular vote; they would be on the ballot. Congress has no safe harbor in obstructing the replacement of the late Justice Scalia.
I wonder if there are gay Evangelicals?
There is a new social contract for Republicans; Donald Trump knows it and understands it.
By Ben Domench '
...But since 2012, (click here) the nation has changed. Romney ran the last campaign of the pre-gay marriage era. The years since have seen an explosion of controversy over political correctness, with battles over safe spaces, speech codes, and the assertion of privilege spreading from academia into the broader culture. The flashpoint in this new phase of the culture war is the issue of speech: what our culture and politics will allow you to say, and where you are allowed to say it.
For southern evangelical Americans, the culture has changed rapidly and dramatically, in ways they find at odds with their understanding of their faith and their country. For decades, religious leaders have spoken about the risks facing the nation in apocalyptic terms—and in a sense, the difference between 2012 and 2016 is a post-apocalyptic one for social conservatives....
The GOP is in denial and are AFRAID of competing on a stage with Democrats on POLICY. Republicans don't create policy, they create obstruction and since 2010 the current Republican majority has no ability to legislate without rhetoric inclusion to PRETEND they can actually legislate their own brand into law.
The Supreme Court upheld the ACA. The Supreme Court upheld Gay Marriage Rights. The rhetorical Republican no longer exists in the ideology that was the electorate base of the GOP.
2016's Evangelicals wants policy that is constitutional and actually makes the country better and stronger. They aren't interested in, "Let's Pretend" anymore. They are embarrassed by it. They want their vote to matter and want to decide about the country's REAL path allowed by the US Constitution. Evangelicals are not radicals, regardless, of some legislators that are. When looking to the Evangelical agenda, most if not all are unconstitutional. These folks are also hit by the climate crisis.
They aren't stupid and they know the longer the country suffers with a dysfunctional government the worst their reality and the reality of others will be adversely effected. They love their children and they can send them to religious based schools if they want to. Their freedom is not effected in the way rhetorical leaders want them to believe.
We have a unique responsibility (click here) to promote sustainable development, reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and build a thriving culture of life that protects human dignity. At their core, climate change and air pollution caused by the burning of fossil fuels are pro-life issues. The toxic pollution released from coal-fired plants and chemicals spewing into rivers and oceans present especially grave risks for life in the womb, young children and the elderly. The costs of delay are unacceptable....
...As Catholic and evangelical leaders, we are deeply inspired by Pope Francis’ recent encyclical that draws attention to the shared responsibility we have to be prudent stewards of creation.
We are clergy, university presidents, women religious, theologians and advocates committed to redoubling our efforts in confronting a crisis that disproportionately impacts the poor and most vulnerable. Pope Francis has issued a bold call to action, and the clock is ticking on a challenge that requires a collective effort in service of the global common good.....
Evangelical children have no challenge to their faith, but, their lives literally are at risk with the negligence of government to recognize the climate crisis. We are stewards of Earth and that is the case no matter the religion or non-religious. Morality exists in the USA. American morality is not suppose to be defined by petroleum industry profits.
I wonder if there are gay Evangelicals?
There is a new social contract for Republicans; Donald Trump knows it and understands it.
By Ben Domench '
...But since 2012, (click here) the nation has changed. Romney ran the last campaign of the pre-gay marriage era. The years since have seen an explosion of controversy over political correctness, with battles over safe spaces, speech codes, and the assertion of privilege spreading from academia into the broader culture. The flashpoint in this new phase of the culture war is the issue of speech: what our culture and politics will allow you to say, and where you are allowed to say it.
For southern evangelical Americans, the culture has changed rapidly and dramatically, in ways they find at odds with their understanding of their faith and their country. For decades, religious leaders have spoken about the risks facing the nation in apocalyptic terms—and in a sense, the difference between 2012 and 2016 is a post-apocalyptic one for social conservatives....
The GOP is in denial and are AFRAID of competing on a stage with Democrats on POLICY. Republicans don't create policy, they create obstruction and since 2010 the current Republican majority has no ability to legislate without rhetoric inclusion to PRETEND they can actually legislate their own brand into law.
The Supreme Court upheld the ACA. The Supreme Court upheld Gay Marriage Rights. The rhetorical Republican no longer exists in the ideology that was the electorate base of the GOP.
2016's Evangelicals wants policy that is constitutional and actually makes the country better and stronger. They aren't interested in, "Let's Pretend" anymore. They are embarrassed by it. They want their vote to matter and want to decide about the country's REAL path allowed by the US Constitution. Evangelicals are not radicals, regardless, of some legislators that are. When looking to the Evangelical agenda, most if not all are unconstitutional. These folks are also hit by the climate crisis.
They aren't stupid and they know the longer the country suffers with a dysfunctional government the worst their reality and the reality of others will be adversely effected. They love their children and they can send them to religious based schools if they want to. Their freedom is not effected in the way rhetorical leaders want them to believe.
We have a unique responsibility (click here) to promote sustainable development, reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and build a thriving culture of life that protects human dignity. At their core, climate change and air pollution caused by the burning of fossil fuels are pro-life issues. The toxic pollution released from coal-fired plants and chemicals spewing into rivers and oceans present especially grave risks for life in the womb, young children and the elderly. The costs of delay are unacceptable....
...As Catholic and evangelical leaders, we are deeply inspired by Pope Francis’ recent encyclical that draws attention to the shared responsibility we have to be prudent stewards of creation.
We are clergy, university presidents, women religious, theologians and advocates committed to redoubling our efforts in confronting a crisis that disproportionately impacts the poor and most vulnerable. Pope Francis has issued a bold call to action, and the clock is ticking on a challenge that requires a collective effort in service of the global common good.....
Evangelical children have no challenge to their faith, but, their lives literally are at risk with the negligence of government to recognize the climate crisis. We are stewards of Earth and that is the case no matter the religion or non-religious. Morality exists in the USA. American morality is not suppose to be defined by petroleum industry profits.
