I think they are legitimately scared...of losing their position as the privileged class in the United States. Soon, they'll be on an equal playing field and have to compete in the marketplace of ideas...they SHOULD be scared.
My first thought is, what a snivelling, self-serving, whiny bunch this Rep. John Lowery represents. It boils down to blatant and baseless fear of ideas different from their own. The fact that Christmas is federally recognized makes it a secular…
I think the idea that an Atheist display is 'scary' says more about the state of Christianity than anything. Just how weak must your religion be that an outhouse-shaped plaque with names of people most of your kids have never heard of can…
This statement jumped out at me:
“I’m not speaking just from a private belief, but I’m speaking for the district I represent, the people … that are upset, dismayed, angry and actually fearful,” he said.
First,…
Yay for Arkansas bigotry against non-Christians! Thank you Southern states for once again pointing out that non-Christians are second-class citizens in the USA once again. I was getting a little uppity lately and thinking I was equal to all the…
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I am 28 years old . I live in central Arkansas .
Forget all the misconceptions in which you believe to be true and follow the path which has been hidden from view for down this path from which there is no return you will find what yearns to be found for once you receive the splendor you will forever be drawn to the extacy which it brings....
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Arkansas, ouch. You're very brave! I get more and more thankful that I live in Illinois. There's over 220 churches in the town I live in, but it could be worse! Keep up the good fight!