Christian Propaganda Options

[*Libertie*]

I used the search, so I hope this isn't a repeat thread.

Today was my church's July 4th celebration service. The pastor took this opportunity to put George W. Bush on a pedestal, slam gay marriage, condemn abortion, and basically tell us all how to vote.

He also had the audacity to tell us that everything we've ever learned in the history books is absolutely wrong, and proceeded to explain how the U.S. *really* became a nation.

He threw outrageous percentages without citing his sources (ie., he told us that 90% of Americans believe in Christianity!), he went on and on with random facts that he couldn't prove. And the congregation flocks to him, because he's the PASTOR and that means they should do anything he says.

How many pastors, conservative and liberal alike, sway a majority of their congregations into voting the way they want - no, "the way GOD wants!" - every year? And there's nothing we can do about it, because it's the pastor, and he can say whatever he wants to say as long as the congregation doesn't have a problem with it.

My question - why are people so easily swayed? Why do people believe such nonsense without being given a reason to believe it? And why do pastors take advantage of their time behind a pulpit as an opportunity to spout propaganda to thousands and thousands every year?

.:edit:. Yes, yes, another religion thread. I apologize, but I'm not making any outrageous claims, I just wanted some input before I write a letter to my pastor. :P

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sadolakced acid Posted Jul 4 2005, 11:26 PM
  QUOTE(Libertie @ Jul 4 2005, 12:01 AM)

My question - why are people so easily swayed? Why do people believe such nonsense without being given a reason to believe it? And why do pastors take advantage of their time behind a pulpit as an opportunity to spout propaganda to thousands and thousands every year?

Are you saying that I am easily swayed? Pastor's aren't sprouting the "propaganda" you are thinking. They are simply reminding that the Bible DOES SAY THINGS about Homosexuality and Abortion. The reason that these people BELIEVE these things is because they have Faith. They believe that Jesus is real, and that his Teachings are worth their time and life.

now.

Why do you believe stuff that the WORLD wants you to believe. (Religion being organized and whatever. Saying Religion, in general, is crap.) Why are you so easily swayed into the Liberal (i'm guessing that you are.) ways of doing things.

Ok im going to quit posting tonight. I was working on a vexel and I would like to continue to work on it. I'll look at this later.

[Spirited Away]

Are you saying that I am easily swayed?

I don't think that's what he meant.

He's saying that what he has been saying is relevant to the topic at hand because he is answering to the topic starter's questions.