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Current Events => The DUmpster => Topic started by: AzJames73 on December 20, 2017, 01:35:13 PM
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MineralMan (101,410 posts) https://www.democraticunderground.com/1218262972
Is the United States a Christian Nation or a Calvinist Nation?
That depends on how much you know about the difference and which party is in power. It's worth a look and some investigation. Really. The original settlers of the country were Calvinists. You'll be surprised to learn how much Calvinism has shaped this country, its politics, its economics and its social structures. Really. You can start learning about all that at this link:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calvinism
But that's just a start. Follow the links you find there and you'll learn more.
guillaumeb (19,074 posts)
2. Yes, it is both.
And it is a Jewish nation, and a Muslim nation, and a non-theistic nation, and a Pastafarian nation, and a multitude of other nations.
And that variety angers some people, mainly conservatives, who wish for their preferred, if imaginary, nation and past.
MineralMan (101,410 posts)
4. Simplistic and Unrealistic, there, Guy...
It appears that you may not be paying attention for some reason.
guillaumeb (19,074 posts)
5. Feel free to enlighten.
Or not.
MineralMan (101,410 posts)
6. Go read my link and follow a few of the links you find there.
Then return and tell me what you found. You can enlighten yourself, Guy. That's not my job or responsibility. Do as you wish.
I enjoy when these two bicker.
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MineralMan (101,410 posts)
6. Go read my link and follow a few of the links you find there.
Then return and tell me what you found. You can enlighten yourself, Guy. That's not my job or responsibility. Do as you wish.
What aspect of atheism is enlightening?
Why does atheism require people believe in it?
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MineralMan (101,410 posts) https://www.democraticunderground.com/1218262972
Is the United States a Christian Nation or a Calvinist Nation?
That depends on how much you know about the difference and which party is in power. It's worth a look and some investigation. Really. The original settlers of the country were Calvinists. You'll be surprised to learn how much Calvinism has shaped this country, its politics, its economics and its social structures. Really. You can start learning about all that at this link: ...
Ummmmmm ... no.
The settlers in the first colony, Jamestown, were Anglicans, not any flavor of Calvinist.
The settlers in Plymouth Colony were Calvinist Separatists who viewed the Church of England (i.e. Anglican) as corrupted beyond reform.
The settlers in Massachusetts Bay Colony were Calvinist Puritans who wanted but failed to "purify" the Church of England.
Pennsylvania was set up as a haven for Quakers, who were not Calvinist.
Maryland was set up as a haven for Catholics.
I really doubt MM could tell the difference among Lutherans ("Pennsylvania Dutch"), Calvinists, and Anglicans.
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guillaumeb (19,074 posts)
2. Yes, it is both.
And it is a Jewish nation, and a Muslim nation, and a non-theistic nation, and a Pastafarian nation, and a multitude of other nations.
Wow! What is spiking his koolaid?
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MineralMan (101,410 posts)
4. Simplistic and Unrealistic, there, Guy...
Just like you shithead, you are so smart & enlightened that you are a legend in your own mind. :mental: