What if Christian Right ruled America?

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The following is purely a 'What if' scenario but I am intersted in the thoughts of both Christians and non-believers on the following.
If the Christian Right continued to grow in strength and interest in Politics, what if they became a strong underlying force within the America Political ring? Could there ever be a birth to a new 3rd party, the Christian Right?

Would this steer America in a better direction?
Could this ever really happen?
Would you support something like this happening?
If we had a Christian Right President, what would he/she focus on?

I am interested in your thoughts.
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Reply #1 from JoeUser Forums Top
If you mean the Pat Robertsons and Jerry Falwells, I would run screaming to the left, and not look back.
Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top
A better direction? Not a chance!
Could this happen? possibly
Would you support it? Absolutely not!
The president? I'd hope the teachings of Jesus.
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Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top

If you mean the Pat Robertsons and Jerry Falwells, I would run screaming to the left, and not look back.

Col gene and the rest of us would have our arms open if that happened! :;

Let's take them out of the picture and say it happened more at a grass roots level.
Reply #4 from JoeUser Forums Top

Col gene and the rest of us would have our arms open if that happened! :;

No, COl Gene would then be on the right! 

As far as Pat and Jerry, that was just a demonstration.  Extreme?  Well, BobJones is worse I guess.

But while some of my views dovetail with some of their, it is readily apparent that I am not their kind of people, and would no longer be able to support their agenda.  I would not become a flaming liberal, but I would not be voting for or supporting their policies either.

The Christian right does not now speak for the conservative side.  And I doubt it has the population to ever control it.  Just remember that Moderateman, and I are both right of center, but would not fit into that part of the right if it ruled.

Reply #5 from JoeUser Forums Top
Well I am a Christian and I am sure I look far right to anyone who is not....so I think the country would be rockin if I ran it!

Would this steer America in a better direction?
Could this ever really happen?
Would you support something like this happening?
If we had a Christian Right President, what would he/she focus on?


Would it steer America in a better direction?

Who knows Sushi. It would depend on what the new party believed. I'm sure you know not even Christians always agree on how to handle things.

Could it happen?

Possibly if all the denominations melded into one. (Not holding my breath here)

Would I support it?

Would it matter? I support people and policy I believe are good for the country. There is no way I could say "oh yeah, I'd support everything they did."

Christian Right Prez. Isn't that George Bush?

No matter your faith, running a country involves making decisions. Many past presidents had no qualms about getting on their knees to seek God's guidance for the country. And you are living the benefits of their faith.

The question should be... what would happen if our country was run by a bunch of people who believed this time on earth is all we have and there is no God?

Oh wait....nah!
Reply #6 from JoeUser Forums Top
If that ever happened, I'd be exercising my right to leave the country. It's not that I don't believe, I just think that a country ruled by the Christian Right would be intolerable for me (any my husband) to live in.
Reply #7 from JoeUser Forums Top

We have had one Catholic president, that was JFK, the country prospered.

"The following is purely a 'What if' scenario but I am intersted in the thoughts of both Christians and non-believers on the following."

I do have a problem with this sentence, As A JEW does that make me a non-believer?

Reply #8 from JoeUser Forums Top
I do have a problem with this sentence, As A JEW does that make me a non-believer?


Well technically we all believe in something, but I was refering to those who are not of the Christian Faith.
Let me change that to 'Christians and Others'
Reply #9 from JoeUser Forums Top
No, COl Gene would then be on the right!


lol

Who knows Sushi. It would depend on what the new party believed. I'm sure you know not even Christians always agree on how to handle things.


But aren't there are some basic beliefs that the Christian Right deeply believe in that they would want pushed? I am pretty disconnected with the CR (Christian Right) so I would need some help on that.

Christian Right Prez. Isn't that George Bush?

Yeah have to agree on this


If that ever happened, I'd be exercising my right to leave the country.

As much as I feel the same, do you really think it would be that easy? It would probably come on so slowly we would not notice it right away. Realistically most of us that felt that way would have to stay put due to our jobs and families ties. I don't think leaving really would be an option.


We have had one Catholic president, that was JFK, the country prospered.

Catholic Prez but was the right really in control?
Reply #10 from JoeUser Forums Top
I don't think leaving really would be an option.


Unless it happens before my husband retires from the military, yes, it IS an option. For us, anyway. I have a British citizenship, and all of my kids are entitled to british citizenship too. I could easily move back to the UK and take them with me. Canada is always an option too.

Mu husband and I have talked about this in the past, and we both have said that we'd leave the country if this happened.
Reply #11 from JoeUser Forums Top
Catholic Prez but was the right really in control?


Considering he ran as a moderate (and may have been a liberal), I would say no.
Reply #12 from JoeUser Forums Top
Not to inflame the topic but did anyone ever see the movie The Handmaids Tail with Robert Duvall?

Could there ever be a viable Christian Right Party that would rival the other two?
Reply #13 from JoeUser Forums Top
If that ever happened, I'd be exercising my right to leave the country. It's not that I don't believe, I just think that a country ruled by the Christian Right would be intolerable for me (any my husband) to live in.


I think I'll go along with D on this. I am a rightwinger (extreme) "and" a christian. But I don't think even I could handle that!
Reply #14 from JoeUser Forums Top
Not to inflame the topic but did anyone ever see the movie The Handmaids Tail with Robert Duvall?


Saw it. The book was better. And I guess that is why I would never support a religious take over of the us (How about Escape From LA?)
Reply #15 from JoeUser Forums Top
But I don't think even I could handle that!


They'd bust up our stills!
Reply #16 from JoeUser Forums Top
You mean they don't?
Reply #17 from JoeUser Forums Top
Not to inflame the topic but did anyone ever see the movie The Handmaids Tail with Robert Duvall?


As Dr. Guy said the book was better. Although, maybe it wasn't the same book that you're referring to. The one I read was called The Handmaid's Tale. From the title, the book you mention seems to be about a servant woman with a vestigial appendage. Sounds much more interesting then the one I read.
Reply #18 from JoeUser Forums Top
As Dr. Guy said the book was better. Although, maybe it wasn't the same book that you're referring to. The one I read was called The Handmaid's Tale. From the title, the book you mention seems to be about a servant woman with a vestigial appendage. Sounds much more interesting then the one I read.


OMG! Nice catch.
Reply #19 from JoeUser Forums Top
Well, firstly no one group "rules" America, but I get your gist. As our Legislative branch is currently predominantly conservative, and as the majority of conservatives in this country tend to be Christians, and as we currently have an openly Christian conservative President, I'd say your question pretty much describes the current situation.
Reply #20 from JoeUser Forums Top
This kinda makes me laugh a bit too...

I can just imagine 150 years ago...when Christians gathered and talked about the government...they might have asked themselves..."What will happen if gov and religion are truly separated and the ten commandments can't be posted in court?" ~Gasps!~

Another chimes up, "What if prayer is taken out of school?"

A scream from the back as someone faints.

"What if, what if someday our country allows people to murder babes in the womb?!"

They'd be wide eyed and scared looking for a minute, then all laugh and say "NAH! Never happen!"
Reply #21 from JoeUser Forums Top
This kinda makes me laugh a bit too...I can just imagine 150 years ago...when Christians gathered and talked about the government...they might have asked themselves..."What will happen if gov and religion are truly separated and the ten commandments can't be posted in court?" ~Gasps!~Another chimes up, "What if prayer is taken out of school?"A scream from the back as someone faints."What if, what if someday our country allows people to murder babes in the womb?!"They'd be wide eyed and scared looking for a minute, then all laugh and say "NAH! Never happen!"


You know I must admit they would be pretty abashed.
But that was also back when you pretty had no choice but to be a Christian.
Reply #22 from JoeUser Forums Top

But that was also back when you pretty had no choice but to be a Christian.

Hmmmm...Levi Strauss, and Lewis Brandeis might want to disagree with you.

Reply #23 from JoeUser Forums Top
I think for the most part the Christian right is way too Augustinian to ever be able to accomplish such a thing. "This world is not our home", remember? If they did the scandals would just start pouring in as this or that televangelist Senator got caught with kiddie porn.

On the whole, though, no, I don't think the nation would suffer so much. Christians for the most part are hypocrites like everyone else, and while they espouse particular ideals they would keep the nation on a fairly even course. Sure, abortion would be gone, and probably a few other things, but on the whole not a lot would change. Most ultra-Christian evangelicals would tell you privately that they wouldn't want their fun messed with.

Don't forget that it basically IS run by the Christian right if you believe what you are being told by those who sit in government now. During election year every Republican in Congress is a bible-thumper, and I think it would be no different once you took the Christian right out from behind their pulpits and gave them the power that corrupts. They'd be wheeling and dealing away their values like Hillary and the rest in no time.