Are there any republicans out there who are against the movement of the religious right?
446792
Of course... I'm a republican, and although I have a strong personal faith in God, I don't care much for organized religion because they go too far and judge people... i'm also very supportive of gay marriage because I have a friend who is  gay. Most republicans are like me... it's only the few that make the news that are right-wing extremists... most are right of center like me.
1003502
I think he believes strongly in the institution of marriage, but I also think he's a huge supporter of states rights, and this clearly defies that.  I think he's pandering to the christian right and their money, and I would imagine he's pretty annoyed that this is on the table right now when there's other things going on.
439523
I don't know... religion has had it's share of killings... but at the same time, I think a lot of it is caused by the perversion of religion... people who twist it to serve their own needs... like the conservatives... Republican policy is much more like Roman policy in the Bible than what Jesus believed... abortion is the only real issue that Republicans seem to have in common with what Jesus may have actually believed, and one issue does not a "moral party" make. \nBut, people would rather focus on just the issue of abortion, than all of the other things the Repbulican party does like constantly cut funds to the poor and healthcare, killing many, many more in the U.S. than abortion does a year... and their excuse is that they were lazy, which of course is rediculous...\nI guess what I'm trying to say is... that religion is today, and has been since it's inception, full of "money changers in the temple." People using religion for their own purposes, and if you do belive in God, he's probably not to happy with what's going on. \nI personally think anytime you bring religion into politics, or business, it's asking for trouble, corruption and God's wrath.
1019944
Congratulations! This is one of the best questions you have asked so far.\n\nThere is good news that the federal amendment did not pass. The bad news is that there are still plenty of states that already have passed amendments and laws banning gay marriage. Perhaps, with this being a states' issue, we will see another sad chapter (one that happened a little closer to home) repeat itself.\n\nUnfortunately, you are getting some bad responses from people who don't see what you are seeing. Massive genocide, or even something not as extreme, doesn't happen overnight. We are seeing the beginings of the religious right's attempt to divide Americans. It won't stop here. If they had their ways, marriage wouldn't be the only right not allowed to gays. They would also not stop at gays.\n\nWhat we are seeing isn't rasicm so people can easily look past it. They believe that people are gay by choice and that makes it easier for them to discriminate. They also believe that people are Muslim or Jewish or atheist by choice and they think that these people should change their ways.\n\nThe person who said history repeats itself is right. The more the religious right is allowed to control politics and our culture and divide Americans, the further away we will go towards allowing all people equal rights and equal freedoms.
839099
I agree with you.  The fundamentalists were a big part of my decision to leave Christianity.  \n\nThink about it:  From you above list, you have alienated:\n1.  Scientists \n2.  Homosexuals\n3.  Approximately 65% of the U.S. population who support abortion rights\n4.  Teachers\n5.  Doctors\n6.  Parkinson sufferers\n7.  People who enjoy interesting and/or entertaining t.v. shows\n\nI was definitely taught by my church that god votes Republican.  I vote Democrat.  Irreconcilable differences.
362712
Hate is a strong world but I'll tell you why I greatly dislike Republicans.  They are hypocrites.  They say one thing and do the exact opposite. Can we say big government and zooming out of control debt. They say they're pro-life but are not.  They may be anti-abortion but they are not pro life.  They support the death penalty, wars, and uninsured poor Americans that have all kind of medical problems that lead to death because they can't secure the proper medical help.  They really don't believe much in family values either.  If Jesus Christ came back and preach the "Sermon on the Mount" again (The Beatitudes) the Republicans would have him crucified again.  They don't believe in just wages for hard work.  The Bible has over 5,000 verses about the poor and poverty and how people should help when they can.  Jesus Christ never once mentions homosexuality or abortion, but he sure did talk about caring for the poor.  Republicans care about the rich, not doing what Jesus preached.  Republicans are all going to try to take their money with them when they die.  Let's cut taxes for the wealthy and then cut programs to help the poor because the government doesn't have the money.  That's the Republican credo.  These are just a few of the reasons I strongly dislike Republicans.
1141047
I am an active supporter of many democratic party candidates, and I am a christian.  I have been upset with the Republican party in previous years for claiming to be the religious party or "the party of god".  I believe in seperation of church and state and I know there are others out there like me.
969934
Apparently not. They are so gullible. The people in the White House are well-educated from the finest schools. They are not religious. Karl Rove is just playing Christians for fools. The Republican party is controlled by the very rich, who are using the Christians like pawns to get votes. Reagan said 26 years ago that he would get rid of abortion. He nominated the controlling Supreme Court justices. It hasn't happened, has it?
987789
I think for Republicans, power & money = freedom and liberty.  And they seem to think that as long as the leaders have it, America is safe in the world.  Power is control, Religions lobby the government just like Big Oil and Pharma and countless others.  \n\nI think that right now the Religious Right is perceived as very powerful and perceived as the majority in this country - when they are only just barely 51% of voters.  That makes them a natural ally for Republicans and Republicans need to strike now, before we start having 75% or 95% of Americans (not just registered Voters) coming out to vote.\n\nSo what I am saying is that the Republicans are happy to use the power of the Religious Right because they are the power of today.  They will do whatever the Religious Right says, if they can, in turn, continue to provide the votes to keep Republicans rolling in "freedom and liberty".
236804
Well, this is an interesting question. \n\nTo start off, I will say that I am Atheistic to the point of fanaticism. I am also very much a Republican, about as for right as anyone I know. In fact, the only way I am not conservative is in the bedroom...there I am extremely libertine.
402007
Why do you spread malice and hate towards "Republican Christians"?
320981
no. even though i am christian and a spiritual person, i strongly believe that faith-based issues should stay out of politics. that is one of the main reasons y Bush won the last election.....he got the support of the christian-right voters. now look what state our country is in.
613155
Just typical doing of the hypocrite religious right, the Republican Party and George W. Bush.  Go Republicans!!!!! They'll do nothing about it except maybe try to blame Bill Clinton.  Hopefully most Americans will make the clean sweep in November.
1156325
I've been thinking about this for quite awhile now in an attempt to try to understand the answer to your exact question.\n\nI used to think that Republicans who support Bush were just haters who were obviously miserable unhappy ppl that wanted to be angry and blame everybody else for what flaws they saw in their lives; BUT, I have come to realize this is incorrect.\n\nThe answer lies in the fundamental way of thinking. I will explain: take for example, homosexuality. The rightwing take the fact that the Bible states homosexuality is a sin to mean that it should not be allowed in our society. They see things in flat black and white; based purely on what THEY have decided is right and wrong. With this true conviction that they are right, they feel they have the authority, as the majority, to impose their beliefs on society, ignoring the rights of the minority.\n\nThe liberal pt of view, stems from society as a whole and the rights of the individual even when in the minority. Liberals, while many also considering homosexuality a sin in the Bible, do not feel it is their place to dictate to another person how he/she should live their life as long as it is within the confinements of the law. So, you see, the liberal-minded seem to look beyond themselves and what THEY believe is right or wrong. \n\nDon't mean to make this a gay posting.. that was just an example to try to explain my answer to your question.
734948
Yes.\n\nI've been encouraging people to get away from the Big Two parties for years.  And, this year, even though I'm the state PR coordinator for the Constitution Party, I ran on the Republican Party line (because the CP does not yet have a ballot line in Tennessee).\n\nThe GOP did not lift a finger to help my campaign, even though I stand for the same principles that they **claim** to stand for.\n\nThe Republicans use conservative Christians the way a wife-beater promises to "change".  Sadly, the conservatives respond the way the battered wife does:  by trying to "fix" the GOP, instead of getting a divorce.  It won't get better until the true conservatives get away from the Republican Party, which is controlled by the "forces of moderation" (read:  pro-abortion money).\n\nTrue conservatives will find a home in the Constitution Party.  This is especially true with the formation of the CP's National Veterans Coalition.\n\nHopefully, neither of the Big Two parties will have an occupant in the White House in the next administration!
527274
The US Supreme Court has held that flag burning as an act of protest is "symbolic speech" and therefore protected by the First Amendment.\nHaving said this, I would advise not doing so as the Republicans are looking for an "issue" to whip up the far right.  (Somehow bringing peace and democracy to Iraq doesn't have appeal anymore.)  Nothing brings out the crazies like someone else exercising free speech they don't like.
805795
I am a life-long Republican and I voted for President Bush but I do not agree with and do not support any of those bible-thumping right wing fanatic hypocrites like Haggard any more than many of the Democrats support the extreme left wingers. These people do not represent either party, hence the title "extremist".\n\nI am not anti-gay and I am not anti gay marriage. I have a problem with the government paying for research that leads to destroying proto-humans to harvest stem cells that have not been proven to help in perfecting cures for debilitating diseases because I think it's creepy, but if pharmaceutical companies want to proceed without federal funding, I would stand in their way.