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Why do you suppose God put us in a situation where we have a say over how we are governed if He didn't want us to excercise that say? Do you believe a Christian should remain silent when there are two political options for the governance of the country, one that is in keeping with God's...

I actually direct this to myself, and all others as well. The level of animosity that comes through in written commnications on discussion boards does not reflect well on the cause of Christ. We all have varying motives in engaging in these discussions. I have different motives, and I'm just...

Ayn Rand's foundational philosophy is atheism. Without any other God or god in my life, of course "I Am" the god of my own life, rather than another man. Corporations are not "considered people", they are entities created to allow people to pool their capital to engage in an economic activity...

I clicked on this thread hoping it would be a thoughtful discussion. I don't believe I've ever read a more caustic opening post on a discussion board that was supposedly "Christian". The notion that anyone that disagrees with the Catholic church's position on something is "anti-catholic" is mind...

You think Jesus is dead? Not me. I'm not sure how he's voting, though. We might deserve anther Obama term for all I know... sad, isn't it?

To understand the "poor" in the United States you need to understand the notion of "relative deprivation". Look it up. An article came out today saying that suicide has surpassed auto accidents in U.S. deaths. They cite the depressed economic situation as the cause. Now, think about that...

One of the things God did for me is that He allowed me to be born in a country were I am allowed some say in how I am governed. Before the United States, that was unheard of it the history of the world. He also gave me a mind, and He has given me His Word. Those three things are gifts from Him...

But that's not what is happening, HS. People who had $0 withheld from their paycheck during the year file tax returns and get thousands from the government in "refunds". They call it a refund even though nothing was paid. It's like calling a dog a cat. It is a welfare system, but they don't...

Your right, I didn't read it well, so you're wrong. Prices are actually higher in the inner city in most places I've lived, and the stores are crappier. Tax rates are one thing. Effective rate is a completely different number. For example, there are many people who are in the 25% tax bracket...

Apples and oranges. When the top rate was 70% or 90% nobody paid that. Everything was deductible. And they do. Warren Buffet's company, Berkshire Hathaway, pays 35% in taxes. Then they pay him his dividend and he pays another 15% on his personal return. Owners of large companies are hit...

Well, he has released it. He made $13.7 million last year. Rich guy, eh? He paid $1.9 million in income tax. That's only 134 %. Wow. But wait. He gave $4 million to charity. So of the $9.7 million he kept for himself, he paid 20% of it in taxes. That's a little better, especially since the...

"Now then let the fear of the LORD be upon you; be very careful what you do, for the LORD our God will have no part in unrighteousness or partiality or the taking of a bribe." - 2 Chronicles 19:7 "Therefore, listen to me, you men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wickedness, And from...

If you don't enjoy my chit chat feel free to ignore it, by all means. I'm not sure where your need to silence the conversations of others comes from. I guess you feel free to hold your opinion, but don't allow for others to express theirs?

Right now there is a deduction if you suffer a casualty loss, like in 2005 when my house was hit by multiple hurricanes. It seems compassionate to allow this deduction. Except that I'm the one who chose to live near an ocean in a hurricane state. Shouldn't I buy insurance for my potential...

Joe, the problem I have with your line of reasoning is that it makes God the author of evil. That is something that is in direct violation of His nature. If He controls ever outcome by putting all the factors in place to force us into acting in accordance to His will (which I don't find in...

Actually, the problem is entitlements but it will be impossible to reform entitlements while letting people with multiple homes continue to deduct the mortgage interest on all of them. And the property taxes, etc. There has to be some give somewhere or entitlements won't be touched, and that...

The "fair tax" will never ever come to pass in either of our lifetimes. You can take that to the bank. But as long as conservatives cannot even bring themselves to eliminate the mortgage interest deductions on second homes, I see little hope for any real progress. There are countless other...

To me, the question turns on whether God granted man free will or not. If it is God that determines who will accept Christ and be saved, then there is no free will. It is as simple as that. If God decided you were not to accept Christ, then it is "tough luck buddy" for you. That seems counter...

I'm wondering how flexible conservatives are regarding the whole tax system debate. For example, everybody resists any new taxes. But, would you approve of eleminating some deductions? For example, people can deduct the mortgage interest from their second homes on their tax returns currently...

Here is the issue. Some people want to see more and more poor people receiving government assistance. Others would like to see less and less poor people needing government assistance. There are policy alternatives that will yield each of these results. Which is better? Okay, let me put it...