Church this Way; State that Way »

Posted By Spadecaller 1 year, 3 months ago in News

This Spadecaller video features a speech delivered at Notre Dame by Governor Mario Cuomo (1983) on the subject of religious belief and public morality. The mixing of politics and religion have morphed into a dangerous morass. Which candidate and party does Jesus Christ endorse?

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    Spadecaller1 year, 3 months ago

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    About the Video:

    Featuring "Land of My Fathers" performed by the Welsh Choir, with paintings by Wm. Bouguereau, Salvador Dali, Michelangelo, J.W. Waterhouse, and Visual Arts by Spadecaller.

    Since 1983, invoking the name of Jesus Christ for political endorsement has become routine strategy for political campaigns.

    Has Jesus Christ become the "celestial party chairman"? Is the throne Democratic or Republican?

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    Dicax_Maximus1 year, 3 months ago

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    Superb post SC, and perfect timing, given the current political shenanigans !!!!

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      Poulenc1 year, 3 months ago

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      Great video, Spade!

      Of course no religious authority nor group should direct the faithful towards or away from a candidate or candidates; but of course many do and will, if in subtle ways.

      And of course pandering to religious outfits is a consistent theme as elections draw near; voters are defined in terms of faith-blocks (like the religious right, who aren't, as far as I know, Taoists), and thus the line between politics and faith becomes blurred.

      In a better world, no candidate would seek the votes of nor campaign to religious groups as groups. I don't think doing this by "touching all bases," by visiting every religious group, is the way to go either.

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        baoma1 year, 3 months ago

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        good post

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          JoseArmando1 year, 3 months ago

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          Hmmm very thought provoking. Thanks.

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            uncle-dave1 year, 3 months ago

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            It doesn't seem that long ago that John F. Kennedy had to reassure the electorate that his religious beliefs wouldn't effect the way he governed. Anyone that is seeking public office today has to proclaim their religious beliefs before the public would even consider voting for them.

            Personally I believe that public officials should be sworn in on a copy of the Constitution not the bible.

            Another nice piece of work SC! I agree with rdy2rck I like choir music too!

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              Spadecaller1 year, 3 months ago

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              The Zoroastrians believe their religion should be the state religion because their religion encompasses the most aspects of every other religion.

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              Spadecaller1 year, 3 months ago

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              Do not click on padelimat links!

              padelimat is a spammer. I reported it.

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              cowboygrandpa1 year, 3 months ago

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              Good one spadecaller.

              How you been, I've been recovering from surgery on my hand.

              Minor disagreement. LOL

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              texangelwings1 year, 3 months ago

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              I agree with cowboygrandpa, good one!

              Thanks SC!

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                ind061 year, 3 months ago

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                Great video Spadecaller. I've written on this subject in the past but Governor Cuomo's speech really hit the subject squarely on the head.

                When religion and politics are mixed, both are damaged.

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                Tango571 year, 3 months ago

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                Thanks Spadecaller, another excellent video. It sickens me to think in the coming months that somehow, someone will bring God into politics, and proclaim to be the one chosen by God to be President.

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                  imarketing4s1 year, 3 months ago

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                  I always thought Jesus was the best politician come public speaker we had. His predecessors are just jumping the bandwagon.

                  It's surprising how this antiquated debate still exists after centuries of conflict. Faith is their common ground, just trying to exert influence where it can be exerted. They want to be on the winning side, cant really blame them.

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