On another reading of this I change my opinion - the post is offensive as well as arrogant, it tells me that I am wrong in not accepting myths and the poster knows more about me than they do.

Actually Obama DID at least suggest he eas going to take the country in the direction of socialism if given the chance with his statements about income redistribution. But your reply did nothing to answer my question.

This statement is wrong,
and, I think you now it.

Only an arrogant prig would make a statement on what Rand's religion was after her death.

How could we have had far more freedom when some people were slaves? Unless, of course, the slaves are not being counted as people.

There are no atheists in foxholes.
I suspect that is true as well.

What arrogance? First time I've ever been accused of arrogance. Sorry you read offense into a statement that meant nothing more than the content of the words in the sentence. I believe when you and I die, we go meet our maker. If that is my belief, even if not yours and you can't accept it, who is arrogant then?

My husband, a mason, likes your answer.

"I like Ayn Rand. I know she was an atheist, at least until she died."
What arrogance.

That is such a prejudicial statement! And you say the illegal immigrants have a problem?? Please do not describe millions of people as not being interested in facts. That is just not true.

Masonry is a fraternity, not a religion, nor is it a master to be served. That is why men of differing religions or religious sects can all be members. The phrase "The Great Architect Of The Universe" is a respectful acknowledgement of God's power to plan and "build" even if it requires creating the whole thing to begin with. Are you playing some semantic game here to demean Masons?

I have studied this and the majority of our forefathers were Christians...and were fans of the 10 commandments as a guideline for 'Self' controlled behavior; the ideas learned in the Torah. (civilization for dummies) and the ancient blog that discussed the values of those things...all of those things contributed to how our country was designed. For one to have liberty and true freedom, one Must have control of self, control over the forces of nature with in one self; otherwise you have a government to control YOU instead of You controlling yourself.
10 common sense rules help us do that. It took millennia for mankind to come up with that realization. This is what our forefathers meant by being a 'Virtuous' people. Do not confuse, which an easy thing to do, The common sense realizations of our biblical ancestors and the destructive organizing of those life lived lessons.

I like Ayn Rand. I know she was an atheist, at least until she died. I have all three movies of Atlas Shrugged, I've read the book, I've heard the audiobook several times, and my youngest son and I have had long discussions over it. He named his dog, a female German Shepherd, Dagne to honor the character. I also have the Fountainhead and Anthem. I enjoy the forum and most topics discussed. Some, I can take them or leave them. That's why I hang around this forum. But I still believe in and am grateful every day to God. I consider myself a man of faith. If someone can't "wrap your mind around that", it's okay with me. I can and I became a better person when I did. The funny thing is that many atheist are too preoccupied with NOT believing in God. That is a "mental state", as you said, that has me baffled. I'm a carnivore. It doesn't mean I don't eat vegetables. Or that I don't sit at the table to eat with my vegan friends.

I disagree. I am not saying I support him, but I think he has more going on than just his religion. I actually am a Rand Paul fan, somewhat. They all disappoint in one way or another.

Isn't it odd that at a time when people legally owned slaves in this country, we had far more freedom?

Dr. Carson may "appear" to believe that the parent must allow the child to learn from his errors but when those "errors" are associated with a "cost" to society, will he be able to sit idly by and and do nothing?

Religious people do not believe there is any conflict between the Constitution and their religious beliefs so whatever he might do as president would, in his mind, be in accordance with the constitution. His statement means nothing.

The rights of the individual are far removed from his center of focus.

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