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Religiosity is a very important attribute in contemporary America. The
Christian movement wields far more social, political and economic clout in the United States than it does in European and other countries that are Judeo-Christian in origin. This also means that the United States is far more religious a nation than most Europeans countries. Therefore, I find it paradoxical then that the holiest day in the Christian calendar, Easter, is recognized as a legal holiday in most countries with the notable exception of the United States. I lived in the United Kingdom and I remember always getting the Monday after Easter (suitably called "Easter Monday") off. But that phrase seems is not commonplace in this country. Can somebody please explain this to me? Thank you in advance. |
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Schizoid Man wrote: Religiosity is a very important attribute in contemporary America. The Christian movement wields far more social, political and economic clout in the United States than it does in European and other countries that are Judeo-Christian in origin. It's a small minority of fundamentalists that are determined to bring us into a new golden age.(they seem to forget the part where most everyone dies to get there) This also means that the United States is far more religious a nation than most Europeans countries. Actually, it's not. Just that this small rogue element is currently in power. I lived in the United Kingdom and I remember always getting the Monday after Easter (suitably called "Easter Monday") off. But that phrase seems is not commonplace in this country. The U.K. has a state religion, that's why. |
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"Schizoid Man" wrote in news:c4vbns$fan$1
@geraldo.cc.utexas.edu: Religiosity is a very important attribute in contemporary America. The Christian movement wields far more social, political and economic clout in the United States than it does in European and other countries that are Judeo-Christian in origin. This also means that the United States is far more religious a nation than most Europeans countries. Therefore, I find it paradoxical then that the holiest day in the Christian calendar, Easter, is recognized as a legal holiday in most countries with the notable exception of the United States. I lived in the United Kingdom and I remember always getting the Monday after Easter (suitably called "Easter Monday") off. But that phrase seems is not commonplace in this country. Can somebody please explain this to me? Thank you in advance. Wrong newsgroup pal. Try alt.religion r -- Nothing beats the bandwidth of a station wagon filled with DLT tapes. |
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"Schizoid Man" wrote in message ... Religiosity is a very important attribute in contemporary America. The Christian movement wields far more social, political and economic clout in the United States than it does in European and other countries that are Judeo-Christian in origin. This also means that the United States is far more religious a nation than most Europeans countries. Therefore, I find it paradoxical then that the holiest day in the Christian calendar, Easter, is recognized as a legal holiday in most countries with the notable exception of the United States. I lived in the United Kingdom and I remember always getting the Monday after Easter (suitably called "Easter Monday") off. But that phrase seems is not commonplace in this country. Can somebody please explain this to me? Thank you in advance. While some may argue that Christmas is a religious holiday, it is not recognized as such here officially. It is treated as a holiday in the sense that many people take time off. We have no official state religious holidays. The religious element in this country has far less influence than you might think. The main effect is that if the religious right does not vote, the GOP candidate does not have a good chance at winning. |
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"Michael McKelvy" wrote in message "Schizoid Man" wrote in message While some may argue that Christmas is a religious holiday, it is not recognized as such here officially. It is treated as a holiday in the sense that many people take time off. We have no official state religious holidays. The religious element in this country has far less influence than you might think. The main effect is that if the religious right does not vote, the GOP candidate does not have a good chance at winning. I beg to differ. A couple of weeks ago I was reading a headline in a right-wing scandal sheet - aka The Drudge Report - that screamed "Kerry Not Sure God On America's Side". Elizabeth Bumiller of the New York Times asked Kerry: "President Bush has said that freedom and fear have always been at war, and God is not neutral between them. He's made quite clear in his speeches that he feels God is on America's side. "Is God on America's side?" Kerry: Well, God will -- look, I think -- I believe in God, but I don't believe, the way President Bush does, in invoking it all the time in that way. I think it is -- we pray that God is on our side, and we pray hard. And God has been on our side through most of our existence. 'nuff said. There is no way anybody is getting elected to higher office without strongly promoting his Christian faith and 'family values'. I've lived in this country for 3 and a half years and even I know that. |
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Schizoid Man wrote:
"Michael McKelvy" wrote in message "Schizoid Man" wrote in message While some may argue that Christmas is a religious holiday, it is not recognized as such here officially. It is treated as a holiday in the sense that many people take time off. We have no official state religious holidays. The religious element in this country has far less influence than you might think. The main effect is that if the religious right does not vote, the GOP candidate does not have a good chance at winning. I beg to differ. A couple of weeks ago I was reading a headline in a right-wing scandal sheet - aka The Drudge Report - that screamed "Kerry Not Sure God On America's Side". Elizabeth Bumiller of the New York Times asked Kerry: "President Bush has said that freedom and fear have always been at war, and God is not neutral between them. He's made quite clear in his speeches that he feels God is on America's side. "Is God on America's side?" Kerry: Well, God will -- look, I think -- I believe in God, but I don't believe, the way President Bush does, in invoking it all the time in that way. I think it is -- we pray that God is on our side, and we pray hard. And God has been on our side through most of our existence. 'nuff said. There is no way anybody is getting elected to higher office without strongly promoting his Christian faith and 'family values'. I've lived in this country for 3 and a half years and even I know that. All of the candidates, as well as virtually all past presidents, have been widely photographed at various religious appearances on the campaign trail. In addition, it is pretty commonplace to have news reports of presidents and candidates alike attending church services on Sundays. That said, I wouldn't want to speculate on just how "religious:" each of them has been, other than to say that they all have obviously not been shy about demonstrating that they are men of faith. Of course, it remains true that no non-Christian president has been elected in the last century, at least. But I'm also reminded that at one time not *that* long ago, it was widely felt that a Catholic could never be elected as president. Kennedy overcame that precedent. Also, if you want to define "getting elected to higher office" as including US senators and state governors, then it is definitely *NOT* true that strongly promoting one's Christian faith and "family values" is a prerequisite. Bruce J. Richman |
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"Schizoid Man" wrote in message ... "Michael McKelvy" wrote in message "Schizoid Man" wrote in message While some may argue that Christmas is a religious holiday, it is not recognized as such here officially. It is treated as a holiday in the sense that many people take time off. We have no official state religious holidays. The religious element in this country has far less influence than you might think. The main effect is that if the religious right does not vote, the GOP candidate does not have a good chance at winning. I beg to differ. A couple of weeks ago I was reading a headline in a right-wing scandal sheet - aka The Drudge Report - that screamed "Kerry Not Sure God On America's Side". Elizabeth Bumiller of the New York Times asked Kerry: "President Bush has said that freedom and fear have always been at war, and God is not neutral between them. He's made quite clear in his speeches that he feels God is on America's side. "Is God on America's side?" Kerry: Well, God will -- look, I think -- I believe in God, but I don't believe, the way President Bush does, in invoking it all the time in that way. I think it is -- we pray that God is on our side, and we pray hard. And God has been on our side through most of our existence. 'nuff said. You're right, this proves Kerry can't speak without equivocating. There is no way anybody is getting elected to higher office without strongly promoting his Christian faith and 'family values'. I've lived in this country for 3 and a half years and even I know that. And has absolutely nothing to do with my comments. Politicians must appeal to a broad range of people, most of whom espouse a belief in God. That doesn't make this an very religious country and it doesn't get rid of the separation of church and state. |
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