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Buckeyeblue

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2. Agreed. I find one's faith in a myth to be mystifying

Reply to AZJonnie (Reply #1)

Tue Dec 16, 2025, 07:05 AM

Dec 16

Not to mention, Islam is a very socially conservative religion. I would need to understand how a devout Muslin is able to reconcile religious beliefs with basic human rights.

I always thought Joe Biden was at his most eloquent in explaining how he could both be a faithful Catholic and champion human rights.

I don't think it is inappropriate for us to ask for that explanation from all candidates who align with a religion.

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That's nice and all, but personally I'd prefer to read about a lot more atheists running for office AZJonnie Dec 16 #1

Agreed. I find one's faith in a myth to be mystifying Buckeyeblue Dec 16 #2

To me religion is mostly an attempt by rulers to put a cop in everyone's life AZJonnie Dec 16 #3

Agreed. You've articulated much of why I'm not a believer Buckeyeblue Dec 16 #5

Nice! Scott Alan Swaggerty Dec 16 #4