How can Republicans be "true Christians" and followers of Ayn Rand at the same time?

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Anonymous wrote:The same way Republicans can be "pro-traditional marriage" and be divorced 3 times.

Not meeting a certain standard or value in life doesn't mean that you can't be "for" it.

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Is there not a verse in the bible where Jesus said you must 'follow me' and vote republican?

[Anonymous]

Ok, serious but short answer.

As a Christian, I believe that I have a moral obligation as a personal choice to help others.

As someone who espouses some of Rand's philosophies, I am very opposed to many of the ways in which the government requires wealth re-distribution.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The same way Republicans can be "pro-traditional marriage" and be divorced 3 times.

Not meeting a certain standard or value in life doesn't mean that you can't be "for" it.

Great. So they should ban divorce. Because right now it just seems like they are "pro-traditional marriage for other people".

[Anonymous]

Haldol appropriate for most right sing loonies. I'd suggest this would be more appropriate for the poster that mentioned the drug
Haloperidol is used to treat psychotic conditions that cause difficulty telling the difference between things or ideas that are real and things or ideas that are not real

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ok, serious but short answer.

As a Christian, I believe that I have a moral obligation as a personal choice to help others.

As someone who espouses some of Rand's philosophies, I am very opposed to many of the ways in which the government requires wealth re-distribution.

I believe there is a statement in the Bible about taxes and giving to the State. Your first statement includes a presumption not included in the Bible. Moreover, one's personal choices can be made, in part, through one's voting preferences.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The same way Republicans can be "pro-traditional marriage" and be divorced 3 times.

Not meeting a certain standard or value in life doesn't mean that you can't be "for" it.

Obviously, no one is perfect, and we all fail to live up to our own standards. But I certainly am tired of people bitching to me about not living up to their presumed superior values when they fail to do so. BTW. Did you know the divorce rates are lower in blue states than red states?

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Anonymous wrote:Who says all republicans are followers of Ayn Rand? Or of any particular religious cult or fanatic? I mean, WTF is Ayn Rand? This sounds like a cult accusation. Weird. That's not my religion.

Uh, no one said that. Reading is not your strong suit.

Oh, no dumb ass, the thread asks how Republicans can be followers of Ayn Rand and still be "true Christians." BTW, I get 100% on reading comprehension on standardized testing (e.g., LSATs).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Haldol appropriate for most right sing loonies. I'd suggest this would be more appropriate for the poster that mentioned the drug
Haloperidol is used to treat psychotic conditions that cause difficulty telling the difference between things or ideas that are real and things or ideas that are not real

Okay, whoever posted this is under the influence - of something - LMAO. You are done for the nite sweetheart!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Please explain

The same way Democrats can be anti-death penalty and pro-abortion.

[Anonymous]

"The same way Democrats can be anti-death penalty and pro-abortion


I don't know anyone who is "pro-abortion." Do you?

I know the majority of Americans favor keeping abortion legal as a medical procedure. A strong majority. But that's not "pro-abortion."

There's also no cognitive dissonance in your example either.

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Anonymous wrote:Some Reps are Randian and different Reps are Christian.

Are you asking how the party can be composed of people who don't agree on everything? Because that is a stupid question.

Not all republicans are even Christian. Plus, plenty of jewish people will be voting republican in this upcoming election (at least according to a bunch of doctors/dentists in MoCo who are closing their practices thanks to the Dems, and in light of what we've done in the middle east as it affects Israel).

Actually Jews support Obama in greater numbers per capita than Christians... So, you're uninformed guess is wrong.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ok, serious but short answer.

As a Christian, I believe that I have a moral obligation as a personal choice to help others.

As someone who espouses some of Rand's philosophies, I am very opposed to many of the ways in which the government requires wealth re-distribution.

But as a Christian you are called upon, by your Christ, to give up your earthly possessions and follow him. Jesus was very, very, VERY adamantly against wealth and the wealthy.