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Rupert, I don't understand why you're calling me out. I was quite careful to accurately describe my (limited) experience with an AG church and to keep my interpretation to a minimum. I even mentioned that I did not know whether this particular church was representative of the whole denomination. Though other posters here tell quite similar stories.
I don't know what goes on in a mosque or a synagogue; I've never been to either.
My feeling is, as others have stated, that I don't care which religion a candidate practices- So long as they don't try to push it on me, my children, neighbors, or make it national policy.
No reasonable person could argue that there has not been a clear trend in this country towards the elevation of (particularly fundie Christian) viewpoints in the political discourse. BTW a trend opposed to every other developed country where religion is on the wane. Witness the presidential primary debates where the candidates had to jump through hoops to answer religious questions. Sometimes with laughable disconnect. Pious Rudy Giuliani anyone?
I told you what I saw going on there, hoping you would draw your own conclusions. I know I've reached mine.
