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good samsingh Jan 2013 #1
I'm not real religious anymore either, BUT those choir members sang their a$$e$ off! TheDebbieDee Jan 2013 #255
Cool story. Drunken Irishman Jan 2013 #2
Thanks for sharing. WilliamPitt Jan 2013 #3
Then you missed something spectacular. lonestarnot Jan 2013 #4
As a non-Christian, I only missed feeling marginalized. MotherPetrie Jan 2013 #11
I've been an atheist for over 40 years. MineralMan Jan 2013 #130
+1 dmr Jan 2013 #235
I'm also an atheist, but I teared up. trof Jan 2013 #270
Amazing Grace is fine, but ashling Jan 2013 #316
Maybe it's an an aquired taste? trof Jan 2013 #325
well said, Mr. MM. Perfect. Whisp Jan 2013 #276
Its too bad that other people's beliefs offend you so much rbixby Jan 2013 #149
Christians are blind and deaf to this Warpy Jan 2013 #214
+1000 politicat Jan 2013 #241
No, the original reply that spawned this sub was intentionally offensive. Egalitarian Thug Jan 2013 #269
Sure, spectacular pandering. cleanhippie Jan 2013 #12
The assumption that everyone believes in God is not "spectacular." forestpath Jan 2013 #42
I agree. Swamp Lover Jan 2013 #252
The battle hymn is not a religious piece of music nadinbrzezinski Jan 2013 #5
The hell it isn't MotherPetrie Jan 2013 #15
"Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord!" cleanhippie Jan 2013 #16
Have you read the words lately? Brickbat Jan 2013 #43
Bullshit. forestpath Jan 2013 #45
It's an abolition tune WolverineDG Jan 2013 #74
Some reports say the tune came from camp meetings, and then was sung as "John Brown's Body." Brickbat Jan 2013 #82
Since the majority of abolitionists were Christians WolverineDG Jan 2013 #105
Which doesn't change the fact that they're religious. Brickbat Jan 2013 #129
Still that in the UK dipsydoodle Jan 2013 #254
Exactly. nadinbrzezinski Jan 2013 #106
"In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea" Occulus Jan 2013 #101
An abolitionist tune nadinbrzezinski Jan 2013 #109
I knew that very well. Having performed it myself numerous times, I probably am more aware of that Occulus Jan 2013 #140
Not gona re type this nadinbrzezinski Jan 2013 #148
Well, it does have a smack of "end times" fervor... cynatnite Jan 2013 #133
Patriotic nadinbrzezinski Jan 2013 #143
I'm not crazy about the song, but based on your points... cynatnite Jan 2013 #150
You welcome. nadinbrzezinski Jan 2013 #158
Want some cheese with that whine? Nt geek tragedy Jan 2013 #6
I want LESS Chees-us MotherPetrie Jan 2013 #18
lol. The battle hymn was short, then they got back to business. but oath was on big bible Liberal_in_LA Jan 2013 #246
Yeah, fuck anyone who doesn't believe, right? cleanhippie Jan 2013 #77
No, just those who wallow in victim hood geek tragedy Jan 2013 #159
Think harder Occulus Jan 2013 #212
The Battle Hymn is an anti-slavery song. geek tragedy Jan 2013 #244
Apparently we Atheists are not allowed to enjoy religious music. Odin2005 Jan 2013 #321
why don't you save your ire for something that actually matters, like state funding to religious HiPointDem Jan 2013 #258
i don't believe in God and i find the OP stupid, reminds me of wingnuts crying about spanish JI7 Jan 2013 #278
How petty..... llmart Jan 2013 #7
I feel sorry for you that you can't understand that religion, and a specific religion, Christianity, HERVEPA Jan 2013 #65
Then you'll have to feel sorry for our President too.... llmart Jan 2013 #100
The inauguration is for everyone, not just the majority HERVEPA Jan 2013 #108
What a silly argument.... llmart Jan 2013 #110
I feel sorry for you... cleanhippie Jan 2013 #115
I DO feel sorry for him. cleanhippie Jan 2013 #112
Did you feel sorry for gay people when they complained about Rick Warren last time? (nt) jeff47 Jan 2013 #249
I stopped reading your post when I saw your Rudolph avatar FSogol Jan 2013 #8
On radio it CalFresh Jan 2013 #9
Are you serious? bama_blue_dot Jan 2013 #182
The Teabaggers wouldn't be singing an ABOLITIONIST song. Odin2005 Jan 2013 #323
You showed them Renew Deal Jan 2013 #10
Feel better? Politicub Jan 2013 #13
No shortage of bankers lackeys up there either RedstDem Jan 2013 #14
You missed a beautiful solo. n/t ChazII Jan 2013 #17
Good MotherPetrie Jan 2013 #23
But you were fine with the opening benediction? Mrs. Overall Jan 2013 #19
No, I wasn't fine with it. But Battle Hymn of the Republic pushed me over the edge. MotherPetrie Jan 2013 #31
Obama is taking his oath right now--thank goodness you have tuned out!! Mrs. Overall Jan 2013 #35
I already saw his oath yesterday MotherPetrie Jan 2013 #44
But he took his oath on a Bible yesterday--fuming about that? Mrs. Overall Jan 2013 #50
OK. Do what you want. MineralMan Jan 2013 #20
It was beautiful. NOLALady Jan 2013 #21
you missed out then sad-cafe Jan 2013 #22
Too bad. It was a beautiful performance; the soloist had a gorgeous voice. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2013 #24
I thought so too. Sekhmets Daughter Jan 2013 #27
Very pretty, too. Aristus Jan 2013 #30
I'm sure it would have been fine -- IN A CHRISTIAN CHURCH MotherPetrie Jan 2013 #38
I'm not a believer, either. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2013 #61
Yup. I've been an atheist since 1965. But I've performed all manner MineralMan Jan 2013 #137
Judy Garland gave a rendition of the song in honor of JFK duffyduff Jan 2013 #302
why ? non christians and atheists like myself enjoy listening to it also JI7 Jan 2013 #292
NPR thought is was so beautiful No Vested Interest Jan 2013 #247
Too bad, you missed an Sekhmets Daughter Jan 2013 #25
Good grief. HappyMe Jan 2013 #26
+1000 narnian60 Jan 2013 #62
100% agree with you Siwsan Jan 2013 #83
*!* In_The_Wind Jan 2013 #28
Well ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #29
+1. It's a performance, almost art. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #33
Exactly, tons of classical music treestar Jan 2013 #48
And I'll bet you would have stood up and cheered had Bush included this in his inaugurations MotherPetrie Jan 2013 #49
I did not watch the Bush unauguration. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #55
Not when I am NOT Christian and this is supposed to be MotherPetrie Jan 2013 #34
Well ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #46
Those with religious privilege are loathe to recognize that fact... cleanhippie Jan 2013 #104
Who says? WinkyDink Jan 2013 #163
The fact that it was chosen to be part of this was political... cleanhippie Jan 2013 #99
Okay n/t 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #102
The only "performance" is going on in this thread ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jan 2013 #192
And might those be "the Grapes of Wrath"? thucythucy Jan 2013 #195
That's what the remote is for. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #32
many associate it with Lincoln OKNancy Jan 2013 #36
Inaugurations, coronations... whatchamacallit Jan 2013 #37
Dictators don't have inaugurations.... Historic NY Jan 2013 #76
I feel the exact same way. Sick of this religious stuff - this shouldn't feel like a forestpath Jan 2013 #39
There is no functional utility to an inauguration ceremony jberryhill Jan 2013 #52
Apparently you don't understand that it excludes a lot of people. forestpath Jan 2013 #64
No, it doesn't exclude anyone jberryhill Jan 2013 #90
You can't rationalize it with all your words and insults. It excludes people. forestpath Jan 2013 #94
Damn those pesky facts, *I* didn't get my pony! name not needed Jan 2013 #124
Christians can only seem to insult, why is that? forestpath Jan 2013 #134
Post removed Post removed Jan 2013 #142
I didn't call you a Christian. And I am not intimidated by your rage and threats. forestpath Jan 2013 #152
You sound like Sarah Palin right now ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jan 2013 #194
Yeah, sure. JoeyT Jan 2013 #314
Sorry, sir.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jan 2013 #319
It excludes many. Igel Jan 2013 #157
Oh, he knows, he just doesn't care. cleanhippie Jan 2013 #127
the role of ritual in human society arely staircase Jan 2013 #261
Having sung in various choirs... jberryhill Jan 2013 #264
It's a historically significant song jberryhill Jan 2013 #40
I think it's OK treestar Jan 2013 #41
"So help me God"? Swearing in on a Bible? panader0 Jan 2013 #47
Where did I mention those? Nowhere. YOU did. MotherPetrie Jan 2013 #54
I mention them because they are a part of the inauguration panader0 Jan 2013 #71
Nice try. MotherPetrie Jan 2013 #114
Actually, they aren't. jeff47 Jan 2013 #164
Yes, those two should also be removed jeff47 Jan 2013 #162
I can appreciate your sentiments but find it rude to try to bring others down. nm rhett o rick Jan 2013 #51
Too fucking bad MotherPetrie Jan 2013 #57
Have you ever heard of Dale Carnegie? nm rhett o rick Jan 2013 #63
My hero. WilliamPitt Jan 2013 #79
Martin Luther King Jr. must have really irritated you jberryhill Jan 2013 #118
I cannot find the words chillfactor Jan 2013 #205
Wow. So we have to keep quiet so we don't make others feel bad? forestpath Jan 2013 #69
I think the OP was rude and counter productive to the argument rhett o rick Jan 2013 #197
And I think much of the response was so ugly and insulting that no discussion would ever forestpath Jan 2013 #202
Exactly. That's why I thought it wasnt an appropriate time to bring rhett o rick Jan 2013 #203
Yes, that chap marching in the street around Selma was just so disruptive jeff47 Jan 2013 #210
Huh? Are you trying to equate the OP with the Civil Rights struggle? Good grief. rhett o rick Jan 2013 #216
You couldn't figure it out from the post? jeff47 Jan 2013 #253
I absolutely agree with you. My only complaint was that I dont think it rhett o rick Jan 2013 #257
You get in a fight when it happens. jeff47 Jan 2013 #262
Guess what? The Civil Rights leaders were MINISTERS. Get over yourself. WinkyDink Jan 2013 #299
Relevance? jeff47 Jan 2013 #309
Yeah, the seats at the back of the bus still get to the same destination, right? (nt) jeff47 Jan 2013 #165
Are you trying to be cute and support the OP? If so, do you support the rhett o rick Jan 2013 #201
The ceremony should be secular jeff47 Jan 2013 #204
I think you broke the record for most logical fallacies in one post. Go bother someone rhett o rick Jan 2013 #217
Just like those pesky gays getting upset about Rick Warren, right? jeff47 Jan 2013 #250
You lost me at hello. nm rhett o rick Jan 2013 #265
Because you think I'm talking about you? jeff47 Jan 2013 #267
Rick Warren is a Gay Basher who wants Gays to be killed, how the fuck is JI7 Jan 2013 #280
It's comparable because people told gays to shut up or it wasn't the time. jeff47 Jan 2013 #285
context Matters , complaining about someone who wants to kill gays is not the same to me JI7 Jan 2013 #288
There is a significant difference davidthegnome Jan 2013 #218
It's just words? jeff47 Jan 2013 #242
your comparisons are pathetic, comparing saying the N word to someone mentioning God JI7 Jan 2013 #282
They're just words. According to you, that means they're just fine. (nt) jeff47 Jan 2013 #283
one is hate speech, just mentioning God in itself is not hateful, that was the problem with Rick JI7 Jan 2013 #284
Yet they're still just words. jeff47 Jan 2013 #287
you are the one saying it's just words because you lost the argument JI7 Jan 2013 #289
No, I'm referring to everyone else in this thread jeff47 Jan 2013 #293
depends on the context, if a woman used "shut up woman" against a friend JI7 Jan 2013 #294
So you're unable to read anything else in this thread? jeff47 Jan 2013 #295
equivalent to what ? how about the Poet saying Namaste ? JI7 Jan 2013 #298
I'm an agnostic from northern Maine davidthegnome Jan 2013 #304
And few passing mentions would get a similar response from me. jeff47 Jan 2013 #310
I agree in principle davidthegnome Jan 2013 #311
And you complained about past Inaugurals where, exactly? WinkyDink Jan 2013 #297
Please look up the history of the Battle Hymn of the Republic. janx Jan 2013 #53
+1 Mrs. Overall Jan 2013 #56
I know its history -- I still find it utterly inappropriate and exclusionary MotherPetrie Jan 2013 #59
It is a metaphor treestar Jan 2013 #72
The melody originally supplied a song celebrating the life and death coalition_unwilling Jan 2013 #75
Yes indeed. And interestingly, there were TWO John Browns. janx Jan 2013 #125
Your post is one reason my long-running love (hate) affair with DU continues coalition_unwilling Jan 2013 #131
. . . janx Jan 2013 #169
Interesting story. Thanks for posting. (In elementary school we were taught that the 1monster Jan 2013 #170
Maybe your teachers didn't want to get graphic... janx Jan 2013 #209
The line "He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored" always coalition_unwilling Jan 2013 #272
Nathaniel Bacon is upset at being overlooked. historylovr Jan 2013 #306
From one secular being to another: Comrade_McKenzie Jan 2013 #58
You can sit down and shut up if you want. I'm not that obedient. MotherPetrie Jan 2013 #66
If you are offended, it is your right to turn it off and I do not fault you for that at all. However 1monster Jan 2013 #190
whatever your thoughts about the Carolina Jan 2013 #60
Whatevs. tallahasseedem Jan 2013 #67
It was written during the civil war, and like it or not it is part of the history of this country. still_one Jan 2013 #68
So I guess that today is meaningless to you? greatauntoftriplets Jan 2013 #70
That's pretty nasty. You think Dr. King's christianity is what made him great? Walk away Jan 2013 #84
It's funny how nasty so-called Christians get when you dare to forestpath Jan 2013 #87
It never ceases to amaze me how often DUer's put extra words in my mouth MotherPetrie Jan 2013 #111
I didn't. I am an atheist and I love that song. NYC Liberal Jan 2013 #73
+1 a la izquierda Jan 2013 #85
+1 apparently you are not an absolutist, which would, of course, mean that you are God. patrice Jan 2013 #155
But...you're saying I don't believe in myself?! NYC Liberal Jan 2013 #167
Some poets say you are a song & you don't have to believe in music to hear it. patrice Jan 2013 #176
Ditto that. I am an atheist, but I always like that song. n/t RebelOne Jan 2013 #189
When Chuck Schumer introduced it I thought that was weird. It's a Jesus song... Walk away Jan 2013 #78
Oy vey. a la izquierda Jan 2013 #80
I agree! narnian60 Jan 2013 #89
+1 tallahasseedem Jan 2013 #107
Agreed! Lilyeye Jan 2013 #230
FFS malaise Jan 2013 #81
Ditto n/t Bjornsdotter Jan 2013 #91
Yep! a la izquierda Jan 2013 #92
Geez malaise Jan 2013 #96
You showed them. ForgoTheConsequence Jan 2013 #86
I hit the mute too - LiberalElite Jan 2013 #88
Too bad you missed out, it's a beautiful song and it was done beautifully. A shame that you're so Raine Jan 2013 #93
Let's see WolverineDG Jan 2013 #95
They're really playing up the Emancipation Proclamation/MLK/African American President synergy deutsey Jan 2013 #97
As you should have! Puglover Jan 2013 #98
Yeah boy people sure are touchy LiberalElite Jan 2013 #113
And thanks for playing MISSING THE POINT ENTIRELY! Puglover Jan 2013 #146
One in every crowd. AngryOldDem Jan 2013 #103
I 'll alert the media arely staircase Jan 2013 #116
The President is a Christian. NCTraveler Jan 2013 #117
And yet your Constitution is not a Christian document. Quite the reverse as I understand it. mr blur Jan 2013 #222
Not sure what that has to do with anything stated. NCTraveler Jan 2013 #224
Where do you live? WinkyDink Jan 2013 #300
Lighten up, Francis. name not needed Jan 2013 #119
As an atheist geomon666 Jan 2013 #120
Agreed! llmart Jan 2013 #122
On this board, you could have a fulltime job... Jeff In Milwaukee Jan 2013 #191
They can't pay me enough for that. geomon666 Jan 2013 #263
I always pegged that as Union Civil War Era Nostalgia Taverner Jan 2013 #121
Sure... a Christian Abolitionist. How awful. Hekate Jan 2013 #123
Now the god damn Benidiction Coyotl Jan 2013 #126
Too bad. It was the best musical performance proud2BlibKansan Jan 2013 #128
it is all metaphor and even many "religious" people see it that way Hamlette Jan 2013 #132
... SidDithers Jan 2013 #135
Missed a beautiful rendition, then union_maid Jan 2013 #136
You know, every once in a while I wonder if I should declare myself an athiest. bklyncowgirl Jan 2013 #138
+1 LP2K12 Jan 2013 #144
Yep. name not needed Jan 2013 #147
You got that right. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2013 #154
So could you please list what insults are sufficient to mention? jeff47 Jan 2013 #206
People expressing their 1st amendment right to religious expression is not an occasion for outrage bklyncowgirl Jan 2013 #229
Yes, it's only people talking, it's not like 70% of the public wouldn't vote for an atheist jeff47 Jan 2013 #237
You did the right thing. Nye Bevan Jan 2013 #139
Well, that's your loss. TheCowsCameHome Jan 2013 #141
*shrug* MadrasT Jan 2013 #145
We gonna get rid of all religious music? union_maid Jan 2013 #151
Then I presume RudynJack Jan 2013 #153
Just for you... SidDithers Jan 2013 #156
As an atheist Laochtine Jan 2013 #160
OMG, so many posts from people who must have just arrived in the U.S.! Welcome, immigrants! WinkyDink Jan 2013 #161
Oh, please. cordelia Jan 2013 #166
Fox News must agree with you obietiger Jan 2013 #168
This thread is rather ironic coming on MLK Day - lynne Jan 2013 #171
Imagine the full metal jacket hissy fit that would have been pitched Fumesucker Jan 2013 #172
Richard Blanco made all of those connections. Sky figured prominently in what he said. nt patrice Jan 2013 #273
So an abolition song rooted in religion makes you feel excluded, but you're fine with Rudolph? n/t hughee99 Jan 2013 #173
lol! HappyMe Jan 2013 #177
Great song for today. CalFresh Jan 2013 #174
Prefer "Dixie" Do You? jberryhill Jan 2013 #175
What a weird and ridiculous retort. Silent3 Jan 2013 #180
It's not religious, so it must be more inclusionary jberryhill Jan 2013 #181
So the idea of dropping both religious and racist at the same time... Silent3 Jan 2013 #186
Yeah, we can airbrush all of history jberryhill Jan 2013 #193
Maybe if it was a rare religious touch... Silent3 Jan 2013 #219
"those who hold a privileged position" jberryhill Jan 2013 #239
There's more than one kind of privilege... Silent3 Jan 2013 #248
On MLK day.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jan 2013 #196
Yeah, it's too soon. We need to wait to do anything. jeff47 Jan 2013 #208
No, I get it.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jan 2013 #223
No, it's just never a good time to start supporting minorities. jeff47 Jan 2013 #238
You don't know much about Julia Ward Howe, do you? jberryhill Jan 2013 #240
You don't realize this isn't about one song, do you? (nt) jeff47 Jan 2013 #243
It's most convenient to pretend it's only about the one song. n/t Silent3 Jan 2013 #313
Made me laugh!! DevonRex Jan 2013 #211
I was thinking about "Old Folks at Home." MineralMan Jan 2013 #215
That appears pretty narrow minded to me. nt patrice Jan 2013 #178
Oh brother zappaman Jan 2013 #179
It's just a song. RoverSuswade Jan 2013 #183
When a friend dies, do you boycott the funeral if it is religious? Stinky The Clown Jan 2013 #184
Be honest ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jan 2013 #185
Why were you watching at all? Jeff In Milwaukee Jan 2013 #187
So thrilled you had to inform everyone. abbeyco Jan 2013 #188
I'm just surprised you turned on the tv mokawanis Jan 2013 #198
At least they're not singing "Dixie." thucythucy Jan 2013 #199
Got a telephone? 11 Bravo Jan 2013 #200
I imagine that sooner or later, we'll evolve to the point in which any song sung, poem read... LanternWaste Jan 2013 #207
great cultural/anthropological retort to the OP and general observation arely staircase Jan 2013 #221
Alrighty then workinclasszero Jan 2013 #213
So you never go to the opera or art museums, I take it? You DevonRex Jan 2013 #220
Good. You didn't deserve to hear that heart-wrenchingly beautiful rendition. Phx_Dem Jan 2013 #225
It was beautiful. And I appreciated the wartime version of the lyrics (nt) Recursion Jan 2013 #226
Thank goodness they didn't read the Emancipation Proclamation out loud onenote Jan 2013 #227
I think it is one thing to object to the prayers dsc Jan 2013 #228
You have to think of it in context with the Civil War CanonRay Jan 2013 #231
You have more than one channel? Robb Jan 2013 #232
That's the history of our country. That's our tradition. I like it. JDPriestly Jan 2013 #233
And you couldn't wait to share your pettiness on DU. Lovely. Phx_Dem Jan 2013 #234
To paraphrase an old saying . . . Brigid Jan 2013 #236
"Turned it off and tuned out." No Vested Interest Jan 2013 #245
Real tolerant. Swamp Lover Jan 2013 #251
I clicked down to the bottom, because juajen Jan 2013 #256
As one of "no Faith," in either the imaginary or even you fine people... That was one of ScreamingMeemie Jan 2013 #259
Thank you..... llmart Jan 2013 #268
This a new level of stupid trival, whining SpartanDem Jan 2013 #260
Everyone in this thread should read this article & decide what's going on with certain kinds of OPs. patrice Jan 2013 #266
Oh, I think I know "what's going on." So much....CONCERN, you see. WinkyDink Jan 2013 #301
Like we're a bunch of babies whose brains are so easily re-programmed, we need NANNIES to tell us patrice Jan 2013 #305
They skipped the part about glory to old Georgia and to hell with GATech aikoaiko Jan 2013 #271
good. who needs miserable people on this glorious day. Whisp Jan 2013 #274
I'm an Atheist and i enjoyed it, i enjoy listening to Catholic, buddhist, Hindu etc JI7 Jan 2013 #275
Union won the war. Get over it. tabasco Jan 2013 #277
Did you get Offended by that Poet Saying "Namaste" ? JI7 Jan 2013 #279
I always found gospel inspiring. And I am Buddhist if anything. bluerum Jan 2013 #281
Churck Schumer is Jewish, i wonder if he was offended and felt left out JI7 Jan 2013 #286
Sure, you wonder. Did he SEEM like he was offended?? Good grief. WinkyDink Jan 2013 #296
How silly. demosincebirth Jan 2013 #290
Excellent! That's why there are so many channels Doctor_J Jan 2013 #291
How Foolish louis c Jan 2013 #303
Interesting how the OP GP6971 Jan 2013 #307
I do believe the Battle Hymn was written during the Civil War... WCGreen Jan 2013 #308
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Final Words in his Final Speech alcibiades_mystery Jan 2013 #312
Probably a coincidence Doctor_J Jan 2013 #317
Where's General William Tecumseh Sherman when you need him? Ikonoklast Jan 2013 #315
You must hate that free exercise clause... Festivito Jan 2013 #318
I'm an Atheist and love the Battle Hymn of The Republic. Odin2005 Jan 2013 #320
Wevs. nt Chorophyll Jan 2013 #322
Well, please don't watch the University of Georgia play sports on TV Blue_Tires Jan 2013 #324
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