tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492310882851199969.post3352886605854310133..comments2024-01-09T15:03:54.986-05:00Comments on Wolf Howling: Every Argument In Support Of The HHS MandateGWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05814327154035433443noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492310882851199969.post-41604870271647322482012-02-20T01:33:53.978-05:002012-02-20T01:33:53.978-05:00Stan - as to the war on religion, I suggest you re...Stan - as to the war on religion, I suggest you read two of my prior posts:<br /><br />1. A Historical Perspctive On Religion & Obama's HHS Mandate.<br />http://www.wolfhowling.blogspot.com/2012/02/historical-perspective-on-religion.html<br /><br />2. The War On Religion<br />http://wolfhowling.blogspot.com/2010/04/war-on-religion.html<br /><br />You're claim that there is no war on religion in the U.S. is risible. <br /><br />As to your one factual site, Romney's grandfather, you will find much more on Mormonism, polygamy, and the protection of religion at<br />http://www.wolfhowling.blogspot.com/2012/02/21st-century-radical-secularism-meets.html<br /><br />Indeed, that was the subject of the very first Supreme Court case on Free Exercise of religion under the Bill of Rights. The facts do not support your case. In relevant part:<br /><br />"The Reynolds Court found that at the time of the drafting of the Constitution, all sects of the Christian faith in Europe and America had, since ancient times, practiced monogamy and had outlawed polygamy. It wan't until the Mormon faith was created in 1830 and preached polygamy as one of its tenets that polygamy in the U.S. became an issue. The Court further found that polygamy was universally held to be criminal in the 13 states at the time that the Constitution was signed.<br /><br />Thus the Court found that the Constitutional prohibition against free exercise of religion did not contemplate polygamy as within its ambit. The Court, describing polygamy as "odious" to the religious traditions protected by the Constitution, and further finding it to be an "act" that threatened the social order, the Court held that polygamy could be prohibited by the state."<br /><br />Stan, your view of this is colored by the fact that it is, at this moment, the religious institutions that are leading the hue and cry against this. But the issue extends far beyond that, to each and every person who holds to the belief that abortion or artificial contraception is morally wrong per their religion. <br /><br />Those were part and parcel of mainstream Christianity at the time the Bill of Rights was signed. The First Amendment Free exercise clause extends to individuals as well as institutions. So every employer in America who objects to this mandate on the grounds of their religion has what should be a winning case under the First Amendment.GWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05814327154035433443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492310882851199969.post-85734215211712159702012-02-19T23:59:35.438-05:002012-02-19T23:59:35.438-05:00I'VE HAD ENOUGH! In this Holy War on Religion,...I'VE HAD ENOUGH! In this Holy War on Religion, of Religion, and by Religion. I SURRENDER! I’m a lover, not a fighter. Instead... I’m gonna start my OWN religion, and get in on the good stuff: tax exemptions, and lots of taxpayer money to do what I want, in the name of religious liberty. Most definitely! Hey NEWT -wanna join? We’re gonna have open marriages and multiple wives and all SORTS of neat stuff that you’re just gonna love! But don’t you worry your little head Newt: we’ll have no -I repeat- NO nasty stoning of adulterers. None of that stuff. I Promise! As for SANTORUM, he just LOVES to tell other people how to live. He’ll make us a REAL fine preacher-man. In fact, we’ll make him Saint Santorum. AND fix his Google search results! As for Mr. Obama, obviously, we’ll need to (severely) demonize him, even further. And his dog Toto too. Last but not least: MITT and RON. Hmmm. Hey, I know. Just for you two guys: we’ll insist on NO TAXES AT ALL for church members…AND human sacrifice of illegal aliens. Out with their hearts! Televised! Live! Whoooppee! WHAT A COUNTRY! :-)<br />By the way, please don’t mention the REASON that Mitt Romney’s dad was born in Mexico (i.e. The fact that Mitt’s Mormon grand-dad left the United States in the 1880’s. He went to Mexico BECAUSE laws against polygamy were passed in the U.S. ; Being a Mormon back then, Mitt’s grand-dad wanted to keep his multiple wives. Hey, who wouldn’t?) Bottom line: if we follow the “logic” of the people crying crocodile tears about a non-existent “war on religion”, then the U.S. should have allowed polygamy (and who knows what else) just because a particular religion claimed it as their cherished belief. GIVE ME A BREAK! <br />Absolutely NO ONE is coming into our Churches or places of worship and trying to tell parishioners what to believe.....or forcing them to use contraception. BUT If the Bishops (and other denominations) want to continue running businesses that employ millions of people of varying faiths -or no "faith" at all- THEN they must play by the same rules and rights that other workers have and enjoy...especially if their businesses use our tax dollars (and skip paying taxes) in the process. This is not a “war on religion”. It’s a war on women and men who simply want to plan their families and control their future. Now that’s REAL religious liberty!stanchazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16953789573883212572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492310882851199969.post-68339412016820388222012-02-18T18:50:44.820-05:002012-02-18T18:50:44.820-05:00hi there my friend..how true.Will said it all!hi there my friend..how true.Will said it all!WomanHonorThyselfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17211851365273181636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492310882851199969.post-66791560430950708702012-02-17T05:47:09.563-05:002012-02-17T05:47:09.563-05:00Totalitarian regime:
Government by a little group...Totalitarian regime:<br /><br />Government by a little group of leaders on the basis of an ideology, that claims general validity for all aspects of life and usually attempts to replace religion. The regime does not tolerate any deviation from its state ideology. Historic examples of totalitarian regimes include: National Socialism (Germany under Hitler, 1933-1945) and Stalinism.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02987737871351359966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492310882851199969.post-63726117393485922122012-02-16T21:57:54.003-05:002012-02-16T21:57:54.003-05:00Ironic, a Grifters Club calling the mark a con man...Ironic, a Grifters Club calling the mark a con man, a masterful bait and switch. They are obviously terrified that it didn't work. So they are grasping at every straw in reach.Floyd Alsbachhttp://alsbach-art.comnoreply@blogger.com