Originally Posted By tiggertoo The greater part of my mother’s side of the family are LDS and I’ve studied the doctrine quite extensively. It is interesting how so many people will accentuate the differences between Mormonism and protestants, when their own differences (between other protestant denominations or often just as different. But then again, Mormons also tend to accentuate those differences themselves and advertise them through proselytizing. Mormons use the term “sacraments†in terms of covenants, rather than any “mysterious†ritual. For example, Baptism is a sacrament basically the same way it is for any other denomination that views baptism as the gateway to heaven. Essentially, you are making a covenant with God that you will forsake sin, in turn, he will grant you access to His kingdom. Yes, the terminology may be a little different, but the principles are very much the same.
Originally Posted By Monkey Beast What we NEED is a moderate president who will be bi-partisan. I would love John McCain to be President and if not him Rudy G.(I can't spell his name at the moment) or Colin Powell.
Originally Posted By YourPalEd I personally like the idea of Shaquille O'Neil, but only if he runs as a democrat and brings the dems with him.
Originally Posted By YourPalEd Don't mormons tithe? Why would anyone join a religion that asks for a tenth of everything you make. Religion should be absolutely free, with donations up to you.
Originally Posted By BlueDevilSF >>I am so relieved that no one suggested Schwarzeneggar.<< Wait for cmpaley to answer that...
Originally Posted By Beaumandy Arnold can't run as we all know because he was not born here, but more important, he is weak and to moderate. Even I couldn't support him at this point and I used to be a huge fan.
Originally Posted By MagicSnakes hey beau look at this the definition of liberal: marked by generosity: given or provided in a generous and openhanded way. conservative: of or constituting a party of the United Kingdom advocating support of established institutions so you pretty much stand for everything that our fore fathers died fighting, which means, you are an anti-american beau, you hate our freedoms and want to see us be under somesort of monarchy or aristocracy. well i wont sit here and have you bad mouth our united states. its official, BEAU HATES THE USA AND WANTS US ALL TO DIE AT THE HANDS OF MORE RADICAL GOVERNMENTS!!!!! look i can twist up the truth too!!
Originally Posted By alexbook >>Arnold can't run as we all know because he was not born here, but more important, he is weak and to moderate. Even I couldn't support him at this point and I used to be a huge fan.<< Before the nose-dive Arnold's popularity took last November, some Republicans were proposing amending the Constitution to allow some immigrants to run for president, possibly as early as 2008. (Gov. Jennifer Granholm of Michigan is also an immigrant, and would have been made eligible, too.) I know that Reps. Dana Rohrbacher (R-CA) and John Conyers (D-MI) were for it (see H.J.Res. 15 of the 109th Congress), and I think Orrin Hatch was a supporter as well.
Originally Posted By fkurucz >>Don't mormons tithe? Why would anyone join a religion that asks for a tenth of everything you make. Religion should be absolutely free, with donations up to you.<< Most fundamentals and evangelicals also tithe. Our local Archbishop encourages us to tithe, but also says that it need not all go to the church. He suggests 5% for the church, and 5% for your choice of charities.
Originally Posted By YourPalEd The ideals americans have fought, and died for, are all about acceptance, and freedom, not conservative control. Not being able to change, in as fast a changing environment as bush has stirred up, is not a very good philosophy right now.
Originally Posted By YourPalEd You know what is interesting about Shaquillle O'Neill and why, if he is convinced to run on the democratic ticket, is he is a shoo in. He will immediately get the womens vote across both parties, like arnold, and President Bill Clinton. White women also have a thing, so the insanity that ensues well over 3/4 of the vote democratic and republican going for him. As for the men, Shaquille is the best basketball player around, but he has more, he is a captain, a successful captain. He will get 3/4 of the male vote immediately. The reason republicans won't discuss him is they know this is true. They are trying to get him to become a republican. The reason the democrats won't discuss him is they are jealous, and each selfish interest group wants it's own candidate.
Originally Posted By Shooba Shaquillle O'Neill is a shoo-in to become president if he runs? Whatever you're on, I want some.
Originally Posted By YourPalEd I guess you're not into sports. Most men are. I am to a bit. But i also understand what could make a great leader. You can not be a good leader and be a control freak, unless your controlls are sound, practiced, and you have the experience at leading under pressure.
Originally Posted By YourPalEd <<<Whatever you're on, I want some.>>> Your money is no good with me, sorry. I also don't give support to people who censor, block, and deny, that means they are a republican. And everyone knows what kind of sick creatures those immoral parasites are, hee hee.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 I like what I've seen of Tom Vilsack so far, though admittedly I haven't looked that deep. Vilsack, Warner or Bayh for the dems I could probably get behind. Hagel is about the only Republican that comes to mind. In a pipe dream, someone really admirable like John Lewis. Or maybe we DL fans should revisit '72 and run Winnie the Pooh.
Originally Posted By Beaumandy Dabob, what do you think of Hillary? I know you are pushing for a moderate Democrat but you have to see with Lieberman getting the axe, that you are going to get ignored by your party.
