Comments on: Bobby Jindal, Exorcism, Creationism and the GOP http://flapsblog.com/2009/02/23/bobby-jindal-exorcism-creationism-and-the-gop/ Flap's Comments on Politics, the Dental World and Much More Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:59:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Flap http://flapsblog.com/2009/02/23/bobby-jindal-exorcism-creationism-and-the-gop/#comment-142724 Flap Tue, 24 Feb 2009 03:50:16 +0000 http://flapsblog.com/2009/02/23/bobby-jindal-exorcism-creationism-and-the-gop/#comment-142724 Jindal has some real problems with the perception that he is a religious weirdo with the creationism, plus exorcism, plus Christian neo-nazis. It is the entire package here. Jindal has some real problems with the perception that he is a religious weirdo with the creationism, plus exorcism, plus Christian neo-nazis.

It is the entire package here.

]]> By: Michael Ejercito http://flapsblog.com/2009/02/23/bobby-jindal-exorcism-creationism-and-the-gop/#comment-142723 Michael Ejercito Tue, 24 Feb 2009 03:45:01 +0000 http://flapsblog.com/2009/02/23/bobby-jindal-exorcism-creationism-and-the-gop/#comment-142723 <i>Do you really think that creationism will be a positive for a Presidential candidate?</i> No, I do not. However, if I were campaign manager of one of his opponents, I would not waste money on attack ads criticizing Governor Jindal for his support of creationism. Not enough voters are anti-creationist. Do you really think that creationism will be a positive for a Presidential candidate?
No, I do not.

However, if I were campaign manager of one of his opponents, I would not waste money on attack ads criticizing Governor Jindal for his support of creationism. Not enough voters are anti-creationist.

]]> By: Flap http://flapsblog.com/2009/02/23/bobby-jindal-exorcism-creationism-and-the-gop/#comment-142722 Flap Tue, 24 Feb 2009 03:42:30 +0000 http://flapsblog.com/2009/02/23/bobby-jindal-exorcism-creationism-and-the-gop/#comment-142722 Michael, Tolerance in the public schools is comparing apples to oranges. Do you really think that creationism will be a positive for a Presidential candidate? Doubtful.... Michael,

Tolerance in the public schools is comparing apples to oranges.

Do you really think that creationism will be a positive for a Presidential candidate?

Doubtful….

]]> By: Michael Ejercito http://flapsblog.com/2009/02/23/bobby-jindal-exorcism-creationism-and-the-gop/#comment-142720 Michael Ejercito Tue, 24 Feb 2009 03:30:40 +0000 http://flapsblog.com/2009/02/23/bobby-jindal-exorcism-creationism-and-the-gop/#comment-142720 Not being a creationist, I do know that most Americans at the very least are tolerant of creationism, if not outright true believers. 79% of Americans think that "creationism" should be taught alongside evolution in public schools; only 20% thought evolution should be taught without mentioning creationism. --"Survey Finds Support Is Strong for Teaching 2 Origin Theories," James Glanz, The New York Times, Mar. 11, 2000. <i>Sarah Palin is OK. But, Jindal - no way.</i> Jindal only won in Louisiana due to something called Katrina. Not being a creationist, I do know that most Americans at the very least are tolerant of creationism, if not outright true believers.

79% of Americans think that “creationism” should be taught alongside
evolution in public schools; only 20% thought evolution should be taught
without mentioning creationism.
–”Survey Finds Support Is Strong for Teaching 2 Origin Theories,” James
Glanz, The New York Times, Mar. 11, 2000.

Sarah Palin is OK. But, Jindal – no way.
Jindal only won in Louisiana due to something called Katrina.

]]> By: Flap http://flapsblog.com/2009/02/23/bobby-jindal-exorcism-creationism-and-the-gop/#comment-142710 Flap Mon, 23 Feb 2009 23:42:03 +0000 http://flapsblog.com/2009/02/23/bobby-jindal-exorcism-creationism-and-the-gop/#comment-142710 Ok, I warned you on the other thread about the name calling. Now, you are insulting me. Many Christians believe in evolution of some fashion. Ever hear of Theistic Evolution? Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theistic_evolution <blockquote>This view is accepted (or at least not rejected) by major Christian churches, including Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church and some mainline Protestant denominations; some Jewish denominations; and other religious groups that lack a literalist stance concerning some holy scriptures. Various biblical literalists have accepted or noted openness to this stance, including theologian B.B. Warfield and evangelist Billy Graham.... Many Christian denominations support or accept theistic evolution. For example, on 12 February 2006, the 197th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth was commemorated by "Evolution Sunday" where the message that followers of Christ do not have to choose between biblical stories of creation and evolution was taught in classes and sermons at many Methodist, Lutheran, Episcopalian, Presbyterian, Unitarian, Congregationalist, United Church of Christ, Baptist and community churches.[10] Additionally, the National Council of Churches USA has issued a teaching resource to "assist people of faith who experience no conflict between science and their faith and who embrace science as one way of appreciating the beauty and complexity of God's creation." This resource cites the Episcopal Church, according to whom the stories of creation in Genesis "should not be understood as historical and scientific accounts of origins but as proclamations of basic theological truths about creation."[11] </blockquote> It is amazing that even though you do not know who I am (Google is your friend), you make some pretty grand insulting pronouncements and reach personal judgmental conclusions. Mighty Christian of you?? Ok, I warned you on the other thread about the name calling.

Now, you are insulting me.

Many Christians believe in evolution of some fashion. Ever hear of Theistic Evolution? Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theistic_evolution

This view is accepted (or at least not rejected) by major Christian churches, including Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church and some mainline Protestant denominations; some Jewish denominations; and other religious groups that lack a literalist stance concerning some holy scriptures. Various biblical literalists have accepted or noted openness to this stance, including theologian B.B. Warfield and evangelist Billy Graham….

Many Christian denominations support or accept theistic evolution. For example, on 12 February 2006, the 197th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth was commemorated by “Evolution Sunday” where the message that followers of Christ do not have to choose between biblical stories of creation and evolution was taught in classes and sermons at many Methodist, Lutheran, Episcopalian, Presbyterian, Unitarian, Congregationalist, United Church of Christ, Baptist and community churches.[10]

Additionally, the National Council of Churches USA has issued a teaching resource to “assist people of faith who experience no conflict between science and their faith and who embrace science as one way of appreciating the beauty and complexity of God’s creation.” This resource cites the Episcopal Church, according to whom the stories of creation in Genesis “should not be understood as historical and scientific accounts of origins but as proclamations of basic theological truths about creation.”[11]

It is amazing that even though you do not know who I am (Google is your friend), you make some pretty grand insulting pronouncements and reach personal judgmental conclusions.

Mighty Christian of you??

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