View Full Version : Washington Post: Ron Paul the religious
sailingaway
10-14-2011, 12:47 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/ron-paul-the-religious/2011/10/14/gIQAPdUFkL_blog.html
kazmlsj
10-14-2011, 01:26 PM
Paul’s campaign says his positions are his positions, whatever his supporters think. “Dr. Paul runs on the issues that he believes in,” said campaign manager Jesse Benton. “He never panders.”
Amen to that!
Esoteric
10-14-2011, 01:32 PM
"do Paul's religious positions put him at odds with his libertarian fans?"
YES. You can count me as one of those.
However, I think he is just pandering when it comes to religious issues. He haphazardly tries to frame libertarianism in a religious context, which I can understand when trying to win a GOP nomination. I think he's just a passive believer / skeptic at best.
sailingaway
10-14-2011, 01:34 PM
My understanding is that he almost became a minister.
And some of his brothers, did.
He just firmly believes it is about living a moral life, and that morality cannot be imposed by government, it has to come from inside.
Therefore, he isn't a 'risk' to people whose views are different from his.
tribute_13
10-14-2011, 01:35 PM
I think he's a man entrenched in faith but realizes its a personal matter. I'm an atheist and I have no qualms voting for him. He's respectful of others and he understands that politics and religion are two separate matters.
Xenophage
10-14-2011, 01:36 PM
Definitely puts me at odds with him. I have to ignore the entire issue.
afwjam
10-14-2011, 01:39 PM
I don't see anything wrong with a good Christian, which is exactly what Ron Paul is.
orenbus
10-14-2011, 01:43 PM
Well some of you were asking what are we doing to court the religious right (huckabee supporters) this is one approach.
Xenophage
10-14-2011, 01:48 PM
"do Paul's religious positions put him at odds with his libertarian fans?"
YES. You can count me as one of those.
However, I think he is just pandering when it comes to religious issues. He haphazardly tries to frame libertarianism in a religious context, which I can understand when trying to win a GOP nomination. I think he's just a passive believer / skeptic at best.
I feel the same way.
sailingaway
10-14-2011, 01:50 PM
I feel the same way.
Name two other things he's pandered on....
LBennett76
10-14-2011, 01:56 PM
From the comments section "Of course he doesn't know why the woman was having it done, she and her doctor made that decision, he was not invited to be part of it, so he should have nothing to say about it, yet he wants to insert himself into that doctor patient relationship..."
This guy is missing the point. He is not inserting himself into the doctor-patient relationship. He's wondering where the rights are of that live baby that's dying slowly in a bucket. The woman and her doctor made a decision, but there is now another living being in the equation, officially an American citizen. Who's going to speak for them?
And somebody should point out to this guy that Dr. Paul is fine with the morning after pill, Plan B and those kinds of things you can take up to 72 hours after unprotected sex since they don't terminate a pregnancy. They just keep it from happening at all.
runamuck
10-14-2011, 01:58 PM
It's quite simple really -
He's supporting the message of the founders in that everyone should be free to follow their own religious beliefs, but those beliefs cannot be forced upon others either through laws or mandate.
As he has stated many times - the question on abortion is not one for government, but for society. Government, especially federal, cannot legislate "morality". Only a society itself can determine its values and morals. His positions are perfectly in line with this.
So, virtually anyone can support Ron knowing that he values your liberty to choose your own views and not expect the government to impose any views on you.
Sorry to break it to the unbelievers, but the man you want for President is not a great man in spite of being a Christian, but rather it is because he is the most Christian (that is, most like Christ) of the candidates which makes him a great man.
TexMac
10-14-2011, 02:13 PM
Nice article, even Trevor's part. ;)
123tim
10-14-2011, 02:20 PM
Sorry to break it to the unbelievers, but the man you want for President is not a great man in spite of being a Christian, but rather it is because he is the most Christian (that is, most like Christ) of the candidates which makes him a great man.
You're right.
Now, how do I give you a rep?
69360
10-14-2011, 02:23 PM
I don't think it's pandering at all. Ron obviously believes in what he is saying strongly. It doesn't bother me one bit. I'm not very religous, but I'm extremely pro-life. If you believe life begins at conception like I do, then that life has rights just like everyone else. It's that simple.
You're right.
Now, how do I give you a rep?
lol, no need to give me a rep. Give it to Ron Paul by becoming phone volunteer.
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