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whathehell

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234. Could that because a majority of Americans

Thu Feb 29, 2024, 10:31 PM

Feb 29

are Christian?.. just a thought.

Again, all 'Christians' are not the same and the difference in the number of those voting for Trump and those voting against him differs sharply by denomination: As per your chart, the only denomination voting in a large majority for Trump were Evangelicals.
In 2016, 74 percent of Evangelicals were Trump voters, compared to only 57 percent of non Evangelical Protestants and 52 percent of Roman Catholics. The contrast is even sharper in the 2020 election which shows only Evangelicals voting in large majorities for Trump, while the other two groups either stay the same, as in the case of non-Evangelical Protestants, or decreased to a statistical tie of 49% Biden to 50% Trump among Catholics.

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I'm kind of shocked at how anti-Christian I've become. [View all] Coventina Feb 2024 OP

I would have done the same thing. Upthevibe Feb 2024 #1

It's part of why i don't go to MurrayDelph Feb 2024 #46

I don't know about anywhere else, but grumpyduck Feb 2024 #81

They're more subtle MurrayDelph Feb 2024 #96

Also too, fk Hobby Lobby. OMGWTF Feb 2024 #87

Haven't been Rebl2 Feb 2024 #160

I do art I_UndergroundPanther Feb 2024 #169

Many of these so-called "Christians" are the antithesis of what He would have said (The Father or The Son). COL Mustard Feb 2024 #173

Money grubbers True Blue American Feb 28 #205

The phrase of the day melm00se Feb 28 #206

I don't want to see religious proselytizing on my food Ocelot II Feb 2024 #2

oh my bdamomma Feb 2024 #3

I am anti-religion in general. Lunabell Feb 2024 #4

What?! cilla4progress Feb 2024 #20

"It would be almost unbelievable, if history did not record.... lastlib Feb 2024 #70

I am spiritual not religious Blue Idaho Feb 28 #213

I'm still a Christian but organized churches and ALBliberal Feb 2024 #5

I'm religious. Aussie105 Feb 2024 #119

Imagine if only one guy believed in Christianity Shermann Feb 2024 #131

"Okay, here's the deal... Sky Jewels Feb 28 #216

That ol' time secular honey! nt The Unmitigated Gall Feb 2024 #6

For me, it's the front running prosperity touting christians. Marcus IM Feb 2024 #7

And the End-Timers who love to see war in the ME because it means Jeebus is coming back. OMGWTF Feb 2024 #92

I'm totally with you on that! calimary Feb 2024 #8

People are sometimes taken aback... Hugin Feb 2024 #9

They make it so easy. Jirel Feb 2024 #10

Who is "they"? You mean Right Wing crackpots? whathehell Feb 2024 #123

The majority of Christian voters cast their ballots for Trump. Mariana Feb 2024 #136

"The majority of Christian voters cast their ballots for Trump" because of abortion, no doubt... DemocraticPatriot Feb 2024 #163

8 years of HS/College Jesuit education. One of the great bodies of educators in this world. OAITW r.2.0 Feb 29 #230

Congratulatons for being among the minority. Mariana Mar 1 #240

Could that because a majority of Americans whathehell Feb 29 #234

You said the right wing crackpots are the minority of Christians. Mariana Mar 1 #239

Yes, and that's a true statement whathehell Mar 1 #241

True - but some of the Catolic Bishops are peddling soldierant Feb 2024 #178

Seriously?..If so, I'd guess the operative word whathehell Feb 2024 #184

Likely correct. But like most fascists, they are very loud. soldierant Feb 28 #227

Not loud enough for me to hear.. whathehell Feb 29 #232

I'm Catholic, this thread is giving me heartburn, but also Dorian Gray Feb 29 #233

Thank you. soldierant Feb 29 #235

I would have done the same thing too. StarryNite Feb 2024 #11

Most religions are filled with good stories that can be used Jerry2144 Feb 2024 #12

Wow - exactly my thinking! cilla4progress Feb 2024 #26

I worry about our prehistoric ancestors... Omnipresent Feb 2024 #62

For some reason, modern Christianity teaches little about the Harrowing of Hell Coventina Feb 2024 #74

I'm glad he was able to rescue those cavemen then. Omnipresent Feb 2024 #80

But who will save the modern Neanderthals who took over Jerry2144 Feb 2024 #94

I just assumed Republican Jesus would. Omnipresent Feb 2024 #105

Well, Son of a Gun! I had no idea! PTL_Mancuso Feb 28 #208

You are very welcome! Coventina Feb 28 #221

Add the works of Terry Pratchett for moral fables. GoneOffShore Feb 2024 #91

HELLO ArkansasDemocrat1 Feb 28 #220

Stories about hateful deities killing everything from first born sons John Shaft Feb 28 #217

I'm drifting Druid and Kahuna bucolic_frolic Feb 2024 #13

Zackly cilla4progress Feb 2024 #27

I am Pagan atreides1 Feb 2024 #40

Lapsed Unitarian, raised Presbyterian, and doing Christmas and Solstice. GoneOffShore Feb 2024 #93

Eating the chocolate bunny ears! Dem2theMax Feb 2024 #124

I suspect you are anti xchristian rather than anti christian frogstar0 Feb 2024 #14

The Carters are a fine example of Christians who walk the walk. Lunabell Feb 2024 #25

The religion I've been most closely associated with in my adult life cilla4progress Feb 2024 #30

That's another good one. Lunabell Feb 2024 #32

this is the only one i've considered attending barbtries Feb 2024 #54

Atheists are indeed welcome in UU congregations. 3catwoman3 Feb 2024 #114

I am not certain how an Atheist can give a sermon. JanMichael Feb 28 #229

I am a Satanist I_UndergroundPanther Feb 2024 #170

I had a potential contractor send me a "have a blessed weekend" email DBoon Feb 2024 #15

that is the liberal version of getting mad about 'happy holidays' prodigitalson Feb 2024 #60

I beg to differ a bit... slightlv Feb 2024 #155

I have wonder liberal Christian friends Mz Pip Feb 2024 #16

That's nice, but your friends are the minority of Christians in the US. Mariana Feb 2024 #140

I don't cilla4progress Feb 2024 #17

i don't know why it's even considered a single religion unblock Feb 2024 #18

Welcome to the club Arazi Feb 2024 #19

I'm thinking of making a "Keep Yule in Yuletide" bumper sticker. Scrivener7 Feb 2024 #23

Banksy nailed it 20 years ago Celerity Feb 2024 #55

Whoa. That hits in a strength-y way, doesn't it, now? Scrivener7 Feb 2024 #58

Must. Resist. Nail. Joke. Coventina Feb 2024 #75

Yep, Banksy nailed that one. God I miss Will. Autumn Feb 2024 #181

Its hard to like Christians when they think I'm in league with the devil 303squadron Feb 2024 #21

Newsflash: Right Wing "Christians" are a MINORITY whathehell Feb 2024 #88

They sure as shit aren't a minority where I live . . . hatrack Feb 2024 #97

Then maybe it's your area that's the problem. whathehell Feb 2024 #109

They aren't a minority in the US. Most of them voted for Trump. Mariana Feb 2024 #142

Call me prejudiced then 303squadron Feb 2024 #147

I just wish they would stop trying to shove it down our throats. And uteruses. Scrivener7 Feb 2024 #22

Religion is like a penis Jerry2144 Feb 2024 #95

Whoa. That's awesome. Scrivener7 Feb 2024 #100

And I forgot to add Jerry2144 Feb 2024 #102

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MLK never hesitated to ground his activism in his Christian faith. summer_in_TX Feb 28 #204

The Black Church Dear_Prudence Feb 28 #219

"viewing religion as a tool, one that can be used to humanize people or one to dehumanize." summer_in_TX Feb 28 #222

Thanks Dear_Prudence Feb 28 #224

Thank you, Dear Prudence! summer_in_TX Feb 29 #231

Same here gay texan Feb 2024 #24

I am anti-everything that is based entirely on make believe, as is Xianity, Sibelius Fan Feb 2024 #28

See Dobbs Sky Jewels Feb 2024 #196

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Maybe you are just new here. We don't need any sanctimonious Christians telling us what to believe. flying_wahini Feb 2024 #37

She's not new. herding cats Feb 2024 #45

Guilty! Coventina Feb 2024 #38

If they put that on their label to sell products then (eye roll here). flying_wahini Feb 2024 #31

I became an atheist when i was 10 (the god thing just didn't make sense to me) Buckeyeblue Feb 2024 #33

When a business includes that they are Christian... LiberalFighter Feb 2024 #34

I'm right there with you!! Ferrets are Cool Feb 2024 #35

It seems that that Christians think only sinners can be Christians. LiberalFighter Feb 2024 #36

I agree to some extent... although... LakeArenal Feb 2024 #39

You should see BonnieJW Feb 2024 #99

That is not my experience at all. LakeArenal Feb 2024 #134

They also run a whole lot of puppy mills. leftyladyfrommo Feb 2024 #141

Again... Wisconsin is famous for the "English" owned puppy mills. LakeArenal Feb 2024 #150

Dont forget the amish I_UndergroundPanther Feb 2024 #172

Dont forget the amish puppy mills I_UndergroundPanther Feb 2024 #174

Lumping them all together is exactly what the Right Wing does with US oldsoftie Feb 2024 #41

It wasn't a "thank YOU" (the customer) it was a thank GOD Coventina Feb 2024 #52

Good answer.. well said. Exactly how I feel.. mountain grammy Feb 28 #215

Of course it was preaching. Mariana Feb 2024 #144

What you (and I) need to remember senseandsensibility Feb 2024 #42

I've grown more anti-religious period. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Feb 2024 #43

i totally would have done the same thing. barbtries Feb 2024 #44

Being an empiricist I find it wierd that people believe in delusions Model35mech Feb 2024 #47

Since I am a Pastafarian I guess I'm not completely anti-religious SouthernDem4ever Feb 2024 #48

I'm with you. pandr32 Feb 2024 #49

I've been that way for quite a while. Susan Calvin Feb 2024 #50

I've become anti any religion dflprincess Feb 2024 #51

Right there with you. byronius Feb 2024 #53

Ain't that the truth? mainer Feb 2024 #56

Strangely qwlauren35 Feb 2024 #57

Christ teachings are pretty simple. OAITW r.2.0 Feb 2024 #59

I suppose that's true, if you can sift through all the apochryphal texts Model35mech Feb 2024 #65

"I don't need interpreters to twist and warp the message" Act_of_Reparation Feb 2024 #113

Do you not? Sympthsical Feb 28 #211

You mean you have to watch The Passion of the Christ with the subtitles on??? Act_of_Reparation Feb 28 #212

Yes, but Sympthsical Feb 28 #214

There was no Christ. Goodheart Feb 2024 #182

I never knew honey wasn't considered vegan until now. Mosby Feb 2024 #61

"Science flew men to the moon..... lastlib Feb 2024 #63

Technology in the hands of engineers flew men to the moon. Model35mech Feb 2024 #133

Those who find the need to trumpet and advertise their beliefs often have hidden agendas dlk Feb 2024 #64

I do the same Bettie Feb 2024 #66

Try living in small town Oklahoma! Behind the Aegis Feb 2024 #67

They assume you are the same type of Christian as them DBoon Feb 2024 #125

I have a funny story LeftInTX Feb 2024 #126

I think we need a freedom FROM religion amendment. DJ Synikus Makisimus Feb 2024 #68

I used to be a "believe whatcha wanna" type. Happy Hoosier Feb 2024 #69

Their need to be conquering Christian Soldiers, characterizes their insecurity Model35mech Feb 2024 #72

I agree. but their dedication to privilege and power... Happy Hoosier Feb 2024 #82

Their "willingness" means shit to me. Model35mech Feb 2024 #98

Jesus called them Pharisees cutroot Feb 2024 #71

What are they, then? Are they atheists? Are they followers of some other religion? Mariana Feb 2024 #149

They are mostly fuck-heads ass-holes sycophants and thieves cutroot Feb 2024 #188

I get it. madamesilverspurs Feb 2024 #73

I have a very large house project & I'm shopping for a contractor CrispyQ Feb 2024 #76

right there with ya. jcgoldie Feb 2024 #77

She probably does do it on purpose. Mariana Feb 2024 #153

I am an atheist, but I do adhere to certain of the "Christian" values in which I was raised. NNadir Feb 2024 #78

a lot of angst comes from et tu Feb 2024 #79

It's the self-righteous posturing. Basic LA Feb 2024 #83

Years ago, Alaska Airlines had scripture on their cocktail napkins, which creeped me out OMGWTF Feb 2024 #84

I didn't leave the Christian church. It left me rainin Feb 2024 #85

I feel you. I would have thought and done the same thing,, and I'm a Christian-former-atheist. ancianita Feb 2024 #86

Want to lose my business? Put a Jesus fish on your business card/website/billboard. hatrack Feb 2024 #89

back when I had a pick-up truck Conjuay Feb 2024 #167

They use the "Christian" label to hide the fact that they are the least qualified dalton99a Feb 2024 #177

I have to remind myself constantly Demobrat Feb 2024 #90

It is NOT prejudiced to be aware of where twisted truth comes from Model35mech Feb 2024 #103

Sometimes I_UndergroundPanther Feb 2024 #176

I once had a white male Christian co-worker Demobrat Feb 2024 #191

You've got a lot of company out there Warpy Feb 2024 #101

I'm with you. Kath2 Feb 2024 #104

I'm with you. SarahD Feb 2024 #106

I'm not anti-Christian but I really dislike products and services where their owner advertises their religion LymphocyteLover Feb 2024 #107

Speaking for myself... Mike Nelson Feb 2024 #108

Good Intensions bernieb Feb 2024 #110

Secular honey. I like it! dchill Feb 2024 #111

I went to first 6 grades in Catholic school SCantiGOP Feb 2024 #112

I was already very anti-religion. Initech Feb 2024 #115

Former Catholic and Presbyterian, now I'm an agnostic at best Best_man23 Feb 2024 #116

Interesting. I am a Presbyterian Elder in the PC-USA church, not Presbyterian Church in America. phylny Feb 2024 #138

I've noticed that the more a business proclaims their faith in god Stuckinthebush Feb 2024 #117

Everyone's heard the expression, "Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel", but really, it's religion. nt eppur_se_muova Feb 2024 #127

Amen! Stuckinthebush Feb 2024 #128

I've become the same about nationalism and patriotism. Torchlight Feb 2024 #118

I've met so few of them. chowmama Feb 2024 #120

no true Scotsman fallacy Celerity Feb 2024 #148

Good for you! denvine Feb 2024 #121

Don't trust the middleman Tom of Temecula Feb 2024 #129

I have faith but don't need to go to a church organized by humans. appleannie1 Feb 2024 #130

I'm the same way! woodsprite Feb 2024 #132

I don't have a problem with any religion as long as they don't try to drag me down with them. Chainfire Feb 2024 #135

Well they've dragged all US women down. Sky Jewels Feb 2024 #195

The whole "God" thing gets me down. Just live life and be the best you. Best to all. twodogsbarking Feb 2024 #137

Your post has obviously struck a nerve among many DUers. generalbetrayus Feb 2024 #139

If someone has to announce that they're a Christian Klondike Kat Feb 2024 #143

I avoid businesses and shops that display their little "Jesus Fish" emblem. Oopsie Daisy Feb 2024 #145

I've had problems working on my laptop at local coffee shops AdamGG Feb 2024 #146

Evangelical/Trump Christians are political Christians and are the public face of Christianity in America today. keithbvadu2 Feb 2024 #151

I feel exactly the same way... Trueblue Texan Feb 2024 #152

That's everyone's right Groundhawg Feb 2024 #154

You need to separate the Christians from the Pseudo-Christians and Christofascists. Wonder Why Feb 2024 #156

Doesn't God decide who's a Christian and who isn't? Mariana Feb 2024 #157

That doesn't seem specifically anti Christian TheKentuckian Feb 2024 #158

That's the same reason I wouldn't fly the flag from my truck. JohnnyRingo Feb 2024 #159

Welcome to the silent majority. lindysalsagal Feb 2024 #161

I have had people try to shove their dogma down my throat my whole life. Bird Lady Feb 2024 #162

Public displays GAJMac Feb 2024 #164

ME TOO Sessuch Feb 2024 #165

I don't judge a company or individual on their religious beliefs TexasDem69 Feb 2024 #166

Putting Bible verses on a product isn't a belef, it is an action. Mariana Feb 2024 #179

Let the Buyer Beware screamcheese Feb 2024 #168

I have come to associate Christianity with fear, hatred, cruelty and heartlessness. mwb970 Feb 2024 #171

For me, religion is man-made. But there's a big difference between it being personal vs. when it rules the government tornado34jh Feb 2024 #175

just anti holy rollers. pansypoo53219 Feb 2024 #180

Faux Xtian yankee87 Feb 2024 #183

It's like Trump hugging the flag Martin Eden Feb 2024 #185

It's weird, ain't it. Iggo Feb 2024 #186

To add one more thing GAJMac Feb 2024 #187

That's the only kind of religious experience I need. Iggo Feb 2024 #189

I routinely choose drmeow Feb 2024 #190

Me, too. stage left Feb 2024 #192

Murican Jesus hates you, but Woke Jesus loves you Kennah Feb 2024 #193

You know those Jesus fish some Christians put on business marketing materials? Sky Jewels Feb 2024 #194

About your feelings, they have a less than Christlike solution. czarjak Feb 2024 #197

I ordered some gravy mix that luckily just happens to be vegan. MLAA Feb 2024 #198

I personally buy what I like, regardless of the CEO Polybius Feb 2024 #199

A little holy thank you note on a honey jar from the GenThePerservering Feb 28 #200

I do ForgedCrank Feb 28 #201

Found on Bob Smith Glue's website: barbaraann Feb 28 #202

The decline of religiosity is not by accident - their action speak louder than their words. walkingman Feb 28 #203

I would have done the same thing. llmart Feb 28 #207

A lot of the natural food company owners.... wolfie001 Feb 28 #209

I also don't want "religion" shoved at me. . . . h2ebits Feb 28 #210

today's ostentatious evangelical Christianity isn't about Christ, it's just a shibboleth paulkienitz Feb 28 #218

I have been anti-Christian since the Pentecosts scared me to death when I was five. apnu Feb 28 #223

I feel your pain, truly and deeply. Coventina Feb 28 #228

Recommended. H2O Man Feb 28 #225

I don't really think of myself as anti-Christian. Kath2 Feb 28 #226

Our last two Democratic presidents are Christians. former9thward Feb 29 #236

Well I know what you mean mvd Mar 1 #237

How do you feel about Jews and Muslims? Kaleva Mar 1 #238