The Left and The Right

[Prusland]

The Right-Wing has a very strong monopoly on Religion and uses it to get many People to vote for them, while not actually following any religious topics besides abortion. The secular left does not care for religion yet it seems to follow most of the teachings of Christ. Obviously somethings wrong here, and what i think is wrong is that many "christians" who are upper-middle class and above use abortion as an excuse to be greedy and get their way. And because of these people, the secular left sees very bad examples of true Christian. So the so called "religious" are really the most anti-Jesus, while the secular non-religious people follow his word.
Does anyone else think we need a new party that can balance these things? A party that both follows Christs teachings AND believes in them? A Party that understands that no-questions asked abortion is wrong but is sometimes nessecary? Pro-lifers like to talk a lot about how we shouldn't kill yet once the child is born they argue against giving any help or support at all. Yet the party should see that we must help the poor of society and shouldn't just create excuses why we need to be so greedy. These are just my opinions anyone else have an idea like this or similiar?

[Tubbsalot]

I can honestly say my ethics have nothing whatsoever to do with Christianity, and everything to do with not being an asshole. The things you call "christlike" are really just more like being a decent person, which now that I think about it, boils down to compassion more than anything else.

I would never, ever vote for a Christian party, nor one that tried to legislate "Christs teachings". Part of not being an asshole is not forcing your religious view on others.

[Greed and Death]

I find religion in politics to be more of a authoritarian vs non authoritarian dynamic then a economic left Vs right.

[Phenia]

I find religion in politics to be more of a authoritarian vs non authoritarian dynamic then a economic left Vs right.

Agreed.

[Daistallia 2104]

I find religion in politics to be more of a authoritarian vs non authoritarian dynamic then a economic left Vs right.

Indeed.

[Hayteria]

I don't regard such labels as "Left" and "Right" as being very meaningful in the first place. Anyway...

The Right-Wing has a very strong monopoly on Religion and uses it to get many People to vote for them, while not actually following any religious topics besides abortion. The secular left does not care for religion yet it seems to follow most of the teachings of Christ. Obviously somethings wrong here, and what i think is wrong is that many "christians" who are upper-middle class and above use abortion as an excuse to be greedy and get their way. And because of these people, the secular left sees very bad examples of true Christian. So the so called "religious" are really the most anti-Jesus, while the secular non-religious people follow his word.
Does anyone else think we need a new party that can balance these things? A party that both follows Christs teachings AND believes in them? A Party that understands that no-questions asked abortion is wrong but is sometimes nessecary? Pro-lifers like to talk a lot about how we shouldn't kill yet once the child is born they argue against giving any help or support at all. Yet the party should see that we must help the poor of society and shouldn't just create excuses why we need to be so greedy. These are just my opinions anyone else have an idea like this or similiar?

Who gets to say what "most of the teachings of Christ" are when the bible has multiple translations and arguable contradictions within it?

As for the idea of using religion to push an agenda other than that religion is typically used to push, I still wouldn't support it. A secular society should not revolve around religious ideas, regardless of whose they are.

[Aglorea]

I always found it strange the Bible practically calls for socialism, yet every the religious right is dead set against it. As for your point I don't think there is any reason not to have a religion-based party, but I sure as hell wouldn't vote for them.

[Varxist States]

Does anyone else think we need a new party that can balance these things? A party that both follows Christs teachings AND believes in them? A Party that understands that no-questions asked abortion is wrong but is sometimes nessecary? Pro-lifers like to talk a lot about how we shouldn't kill yet once the child is born they argue against giving any help or support at all. Yet the party should see that we must help the poor of society and shouldn't just create excuses why we need to be so greedy. These are just my opinions anyone else have an idea like this or similiar?

I agree.
I believe that the far right-wing Christians do a huge amount of damage to the message of Christianity by trying to convert people by passing no-abortion laws and the like. It is sad that many right-wingers forget the point of why they are pro-life (i.e. actually trying to save lives) and instead go on a moral crusade, opposing abortion even when it actually threatens lives.
I also don't see from where in the Bible you can take excuses to be greedy. I go to a private school which is a Christian school by name, yet charges huge amounts to go there and is run more like a business than a school. All in the name of providing the very best teaching when others in the world don't have any.

[Dyakovo]

Does anyone else think we need a new party that can balance these things? A party that both follows Christs teachings AND believes in them?

No.

A Party that understands that no-questions asked abortion is wrong but is sometimes nessecary?

No.

What is needed is less religious involvement in government, not more.

[Aperture Science]

Sudden revelation time!

Clearly the Republican party is adhering to the OLD testament, which would make them nothing but a bunch of dirty JEWS! THE ZIONIST CONSPIRACY IS REVEALED! HARK TO THE NEW WORLD ORDER!

[Prusland]

Im sorry i spoke wrongly, and i have accidently said something i didnt mean too. I do not in any way think we need a religious run party, what i mean is I think we need a middle of the line party that supports the best of both sides

[Greed and Death]

Im sorry i spoke wrongly, and i have accidently said something i didnt mean too. I do not in any way think we need a religious run party, what i mean is I think we need a middle of the line party that supports the best of both sides

If the libertarians ever moderated.

[RightLeaningChristians]

As interesting as a "Christian Party" would be, Christians in the US are very, very divided. So many sects.

Protestants vs. Protestants
Protestants vs. Catholics
Protestants vs. Orthodox
Catholics vs. Orthodox
Mormons vs. World
World vs. Christians

[Capitalistliberals]

I can honestly say my ethics have nothing whatsoever to do with Christianity, and everything to do with not being an asshole. The things you call "christlike" are really just more like being a decent person, which now that I think about it, boils down to compassion more than anything else.

I would never, ever vote for a Christian party, nor one that tried to legislate "Christs teachings". Part of not being an asshole is not forcing your religious view on others.

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[Blouman Empire]

I can honestly say my ethics have nothing whatsoever to do with Christianity, and everything to do with not being an asshole. The things you call "christlike" are really just more like being a decent person, which now that I think about it, boils down to compassion more than anything else.

I would never, ever vote for a Christian party, nor one that tried to legislate "Christs teachings". Part of not being an asshole is not forcing your religious view on others.

But forcing your non-religious views is perfectly alright.

[South East Europe]

I agree.
I believe that the far right-wing Christians do a huge amount of damage to the message of Christianity by trying to convert people by passing no-abortion laws and the like. It is sad that many right-wingers forget the point of why they are pro-life (i.e. actually trying to save lives) and instead go on a moral crusade, opposing abortion even when it actually threatens lives.
I also don't see from where in the Bible you can take excuses to be greedy. I go to a private school which is a Christian school by name, yet charges huge amounts to go there and is run more like a business than a school. All in the name of providing the very best teaching when others in the world don't have any.

If other people cannot afford education, aren't you being greedy by taking the best?

[Dyakovo]

I can honestly say my ethics have nothing whatsoever to do with Christianity, and everything to do with not being an asshole. The things you call "christlike" are really just more like being a decent person, which now that I think about it, boils down to compassion more than anything else.

I would never, ever vote for a Christian party, nor one that tried to legislate "Christs teachings". Part of not being an asshole is not forcing your religious view on others.

But forcing your non-religious views is perfectly alright.

Who is forcing their non-religious views?

[South East Europe]

But forcing your non-religious views is perfectly alright.

We do not force our non-religious views on anyone. However, when I do not have basic human rights because of far too much religion in politics isn't that forcing your religious views on me?

[Blouman Empire]

But forcing your non-religious views is perfectly alright.

We do not force our non-religious views on anyone. However, when I do not have basic human rights because of far too much religion in politics isn't that forcing your religious views on me?

Basic human rights and lack of a non-religious views.

[Blouman Empire]

I can honestly say my ethics have nothing whatsoever to do with Christianity, and everything to do with not being an asshole. The things you call "christlike" are really just more like being a decent person, which now that I think about it, boils down to compassion more than anything else.

I would never, ever vote for a Christian party, nor one that tried to legislate "Christs teachings". Part of not being an asshole is not forcing your religious view on others.

But forcing your non-religious views is perfectly alright.

Who is forcing their non-religious views?

My government isn trying to, it wants to pass some law whereby we can't entera bar after 2am, it also thinks that people cannot be apart of motorcycle groups and so seek to pass laws to ban this.

There are non-religious views where people think that speed limits should be lower and so they are already pushing this onto everyone and seek to push it further onto everyone.

[South East Europe]

Basic human rights and lack of a non-religious views.

I cannot legally marry males or females because religious fundamentalists make the marriage laws, I can legally be denied housing even if I can afford the rent and do not disturb anyone, employment even if I am the most qualified individual for the job, and usage of public facilities all because of who I am. No one else can legally be denied housing, employment, or usage of public facilities, only girls like me. If someone wants to proselytize and tell me that I am damned to hell, its perfectly legal. What about my freedom from being harassed?

[The Norse Hordes]

Basic human rights and lack of a non-religious views.

I cannot legally marry males or females because religious fundamentalists make the marriage laws, I can legally be denied housing even if I can afford the rent and do not disturb anyone, employment even if I am the most qualified individual for the job, and usage of public facilities all because of who I am. No one else can legally be denied housing, employment, or usage of public facilities, only girls like me. If someone wants to proselytize and tell me that I am damned to hell, its perfectly legal. What about my freedom from being harassed?

You dont get it cuz your icky.

[Desperate Measures]

I can honestly say my ethics have nothing whatsoever to do with Christianity, and everything to do with not being an asshole. The things you call "christlike" are really just more like being a decent person, which now that I think about it, boils down to compassion more than anything else.

I would never, ever vote for a Christian party, nor one that tried to legislate "Christs teachings". Part of not being an asshole is not forcing your religious view on others.

But forcing your non-religious views is perfectly alright.

Who is forcing their non-religious views?

My government isn trying to, it wants to pass some law whereby we can't entera bar after 2am, it also thinks that people cannot be apart of motorcycle groups and so seek to pass laws to ban this.

There are non-religious views where people think that speed limits should be lower and so they are already pushing this onto everyone and seek to push it further onto everyone.

Why can't I get Liquor on a Sunday, I wonder?

[Blouman Empire]

Basic human rights and lack of a non-religious views.

I cannot legally marry males or females because religious fundamentalists make the marriage laws, I can legally be denied housing even if I can afford the rent and do not disturb anyone, employment even if I am the most qualified individual for the job, and usage of public facilities all because of who I am. No one else can legally be denied housing, employment, or usage of public facilities, only girls like me. If someone wants to proselytize and tell me that I am damned to hell, its perfectly legal. What about my freedom from being harassed?

Gay rights (because that's what I am assuming you mean by girls like you) is not all basic human rights.

[The Norse Hordes]

Basic human rights and lack of a non-religious views.

I cannot legally marry males or females because religious fundamentalists make the marriage laws, I can legally be denied housing even if I can afford the rent and do not disturb anyone, employment even if I am the most qualified individual for the job, and usage of public facilities all because of who I am. No one else can legally be denied housing, employment, or usage of public facilities, only girls like me. If someone wants to proselytize and tell me that I am damned to hell, its perfectly legal. What about my freedom from being harassed?

Gay rights (because that's what I am assuming you mean by girls like you) is not all basic human rights.

No, no it pretty much is, no matter how icky practitioners of Abrahamic religions find it.