"...we are optimistic that with a new administration in Washington D.C., there will be opportunities to pass legislation that will honor God nationally and in Rhode Island."
these people play a long game and don't get discouraged when they do not get instant success. They are deliberately coming for trans folks first because they know they are vulnerable - not a large group, no power, many know little about them and are often unaware of knowing any, that reasonable people can disagree about eligibility for sports that have men's and women's teams, and that religion can be used to justify hostility. But unless checked they will eventually come for all gay people, women's rights, secular people, non-Christians, because that is a way a society can slide into autocracy where they have total power.
RI is likely poised to block them for now, but opposition to Christian nationalism is easily divided by competing priorities, identity politics, personal rivalries, divisive issues such as tax policy, drug policy, Israel-Palestine, reparations, local zoning... Appreciate Steve calling attention to this
I don't know how many times it needs to be said, but once again; keep your religion out of government. Period.
These zealots are dangerous fools who either don't know history, or believe that history justifies their actions. Either way, they are incredibly dangerous to anyone who doesn't conform precisely to their religious beliefs. These things never end well.
The USA is not a Christian nation. Most of the Founders were Enlightenment Deists, a few were Christian, and still fewer were atheists. The Constitution is very very clear -- the very first words of the First Amendment read: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;" It could not be clearer: The United States is not a Christian nation -- it is a FREE nation.
I'm not religious myself.. I was taught that only GOD can judge us. Thats why there will be a judgement day. The bible also says God sees all sin as the same, whether you tell a lie or commit a murder, in Gods eyes it the same. So as a sex worker, I have always been baffled when people claim that my sin is the worst, meanwhile they ignore the priests who have been raping children for decades.
"Matthew 21:31 "Truthfully be tolds, Prostitutes will enter the Kingdom of God before most of you who call yourself Christians."
Folks should support RI atheists, who are advocating for the separation of Church and State.
They always come for sex workers/prostitutes first, however sex workers don't get any support from the public. In fact the majority of trans women have engaged in sex work because poor women have few options, COYOTE RI surveyed over 1500- US sex workers in 2017, and only 37% were hetrosexual. If you don't advocate for the rights of sex workers workers, you are not really advocating for LGBT and trans people.. You don't have to approve of sex work, to acknowledge that allowing sex workers to be abused is wrong. In fact criminalization allows predators to abuse sex workers with immunity. Several serial killers like the Green River killer have said " I targeted prostitutes because I knew nobody would care" The police refer to us as NHI
"No human involved"
Sadly sex workers are not. covered in hate crime or discrimination laws or the VAWA. If we try to report being assaulted, we are arrested or threatened with arrest.
Folks can learn more from our new book on sex work policy: "Tribute to Dec 17th, which is International Day to End Violence Against Sex Worker"
My generation of Catholic school kids weren't taught the Bible. We know snippets of it. Matthew is part of New Testament (of the Bible). I've never heard of the New Testament referred to as part of the Bible. In truth, it is. Something new to learn today. The concentration of my religious teaching was the New Testament. Your quote is correct. I'm giving you a condensed version of what I found (I'm always on the hunt for answers). It is part of a parable that repentance and faith are more powerful than religious status or piety.
Psalm 51:17 - Jesus' ministry consistently reached out to those marginalized by society, demonstrating the inclusive nature of God's kingdom.
The last sentence strikes a chord. Today, #45 was installed as #47. God was invoked constantly. #47 said 'There are two genders - male and female'.
#47 is also going to do away with DEI. Many large corporations have done this recently.
After invoking God so many times today, #47 and company have shown us the hypocrisy that they live by. These 2 statements by #47 put people back into a 'marginalized' status. Any strides made to equality will be gone. It's against God's will and against the Constitution.
Christian Nationalists?? They need to change their moniker. It's neither.
Christian Nationalists are among the most foolish people on the planet becasue they forget one basic rule. You cannot make a great society unless EVERYONE gets to be thier best self.
I'm Catholic. Aside from Church and State, I was taught that God gave us free will. I was also taught that only God can be the judge. I may not do or agree with many things in today's world but I do respect others beliefs. I'll support their choices because I am not them. I don't walk in their shoes, just my own.
They claim to be Christians. Do they know or heard of the Mystery of Faith? From a secular point, we say that everything happens for a reason. We don't know the reason but it is faith-based in that there is a greater Power than us.
This guy is not the Power if he's as 'Christian' as he claims. Christianity teaches God is the power. He really doesn't know a damned thing. He can believe what he wants but to impose it on others using the Government as his pulpit is a definite NO. Let him stand on a street corner and preach the Good Word. He'd better not ring my door bell!
There is Freedom of Speech but there is also Separation of Church and State and never the twin shall meet.
these people play a long game and don't get discouraged when they do not get instant success. They are deliberately coming for trans folks first because they know they are vulnerable - not a large group, no power, many know little about them and are often unaware of knowing any, that reasonable people can disagree about eligibility for sports that have men's and women's teams, and that religion can be used to justify hostility. But unless checked they will eventually come for all gay people, women's rights, secular people, non-Christians, because that is a way a society can slide into autocracy where they have total power.
RI is likely poised to block them for now, but opposition to Christian nationalism is easily divided by competing priorities, identity politics, personal rivalries, divisive issues such as tax policy, drug policy, Israel-Palestine, reparations, local zoning... Appreciate Steve calling attention to this
I don't know how many times it needs to be said, but once again; keep your religion out of government. Period.
These zealots are dangerous fools who either don't know history, or believe that history justifies their actions. Either way, they are incredibly dangerous to anyone who doesn't conform precisely to their religious beliefs. These things never end well.
It sickens me that Christian nationalists are trying to influence RI politics.
The USA is not a Christian nation. Most of the Founders were Enlightenment Deists, a few were Christian, and still fewer were atheists. The Constitution is very very clear -- the very first words of the First Amendment read: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;" It could not be clearer: The United States is not a Christian nation -- it is a FREE nation.
The Christian nationalist are Christian fascists
I'm not religious myself.. I was taught that only GOD can judge us. Thats why there will be a judgement day. The bible also says God sees all sin as the same, whether you tell a lie or commit a murder, in Gods eyes it the same. So as a sex worker, I have always been baffled when people claim that my sin is the worst, meanwhile they ignore the priests who have been raping children for decades.
"Matthew 21:31 "Truthfully be tolds, Prostitutes will enter the Kingdom of God before most of you who call yourself Christians."
Folks should support RI atheists, who are advocating for the separation of Church and State.
They always come for sex workers/prostitutes first, however sex workers don't get any support from the public. In fact the majority of trans women have engaged in sex work because poor women have few options, COYOTE RI surveyed over 1500- US sex workers in 2017, and only 37% were hetrosexual. If you don't advocate for the rights of sex workers workers, you are not really advocating for LGBT and trans people.. You don't have to approve of sex work, to acknowledge that allowing sex workers to be abused is wrong. In fact criminalization allows predators to abuse sex workers with immunity. Several serial killers like the Green River killer have said " I targeted prostitutes because I knew nobody would care" The police refer to us as NHI
"No human involved"
Sadly sex workers are not. covered in hate crime or discrimination laws or the VAWA. If we try to report being assaulted, we are arrested or threatened with arrest.
Folks can learn more from our new book on sex work policy: "Tribute to Dec 17th, which is International Day to End Violence Against Sex Worker"
Available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQ8DNHHH
or visit sexworkpolicy.com
Our Dec 17th, 2024 memorial vigil, @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlu567cVqWw&t=125s
And didn't Jesus Christ forgive Mary Magdalene?
I am not religious; this is the only bible verse I memorized.
Matthew 21:31: “Truthfully be told, prostitutes will enter the Kingdom of God, before most of you who call yourself Christians”
My generation of Catholic school kids weren't taught the Bible. We know snippets of it. Matthew is part of New Testament (of the Bible). I've never heard of the New Testament referred to as part of the Bible. In truth, it is. Something new to learn today. The concentration of my religious teaching was the New Testament. Your quote is correct. I'm giving you a condensed version of what I found (I'm always on the hunt for answers). It is part of a parable that repentance and faith are more powerful than religious status or piety.
Psalm 51:17 - Jesus' ministry consistently reached out to those marginalized by society, demonstrating the inclusive nature of God's kingdom.
The last sentence strikes a chord. Today, #45 was installed as #47. God was invoked constantly. #47 said 'There are two genders - male and female'.
#47 is also going to do away with DEI. Many large corporations have done this recently.
After invoking God so many times today, #47 and company have shown us the hypocrisy that they live by. These 2 statements by #47 put people back into a 'marginalized' status. Any strides made to equality will be gone. It's against God's will and against the Constitution.
Christian Nationalists?? They need to change their moniker. It's neither.
Dear Pastor Aucoin, NO. None of your agenda is welcome here in RI as it is anti-human and anti-Christian. Have you actually read the Bible?
Christian Nationalists are among the most foolish people on the planet becasue they forget one basic rule. You cannot make a great society unless EVERYONE gets to be thier best self.
I'm Catholic. Aside from Church and State, I was taught that God gave us free will. I was also taught that only God can be the judge. I may not do or agree with many things in today's world but I do respect others beliefs. I'll support their choices because I am not them. I don't walk in their shoes, just my own.
They claim to be Christians. Do they know or heard of the Mystery of Faith? From a secular point, we say that everything happens for a reason. We don't know the reason but it is faith-based in that there is a greater Power than us.
This guy is not the Power if he's as 'Christian' as he claims. Christianity teaches God is the power. He really doesn't know a damned thing. He can believe what he wants but to impose it on others using the Government as his pulpit is a definite NO. Let him stand on a street corner and preach the Good Word. He'd better not ring my door bell!
There is Freedom of Speech but there is also Separation of Church and State and never the twin shall meet.
What can we do to stop this? I'm trying to find folks who are organizing a counter attack.
I live in Washington County. A Moms 4 Liberty champion just got illegally appointed as chair of our now right leaning school committee at Chariho.
Bob Chiaradio is one town over in Westerly and a toxin.