The Threat of Theology: Religion Influencing Politics in America

Quote: rxwine

As to theological influence, I've not really examined the issue that closely. Though it's almost a given that it's a large influence which comes just from their numbers in the population.

Yes, but that is why it is crucial that leadership not speak about canidates (as they are not supposed to). This is routinely violated, and pretty much never enforced.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnson_Amendment

That is why the Johnson Amendment is important to to protect.

It would nor suprise me, if Republicans get control, there will be a renewed repeal effort.

Quote: kenarman

You should really look into what is going on in colleges now Gander. They used to be a place that encouraged free thinking. Now it is conform or get out.

If the college is a nonprofit they have to abide by the restrictions as well. And, I would have no issues with students reporting nonprofit colleges in violation.

Again, I have never once heard a professor (and I have taken many classes at a variety of colleges) endorse or speak negatively about a canidate. I have had some make comments about general policy beliefs (which is fine). On the other hand, I rarely go to Churches, and can think of examples that I have heard (and online there are endless examples).

But, again if you actually have an example of a violation, I have no issue with you reporting them (assuming it's a nonprofit college).

Quote: Gandler

If the college is a nonprofit they have to abide by the restrictions as well. And, I would have no issues with students reporting nonprofit colleges in violation.

Again, I have never once heard a professor (and I have taken many classes at a variety of colleges) endorse or speak negatively about a canidate. I have had some make comments about general policy beliefs (which is fine). On the other hand, I rarely go to Churches, and can think of examples that I have heard (and online there are endless examples).

But, again if you actually have an example of a violation, I have no issue with you reporting them (assuming it's a nonprofit college).

My son’s college instructor (not sure what position, professor, adjunct professor, teaching assistant) started class the day after the Trump election win by saying “I know we are all very sad today”…

Made for an interesting moment…not all were sad…

Quote: RonC

Made for an interesting moment…not all were sad…

Only the ones with bright futures were sad.

Quote: RonC

My son’s college instructor (not sure what position, professor, adjunct professor, teaching assistant) started class the day after the Trump election win by saying “I know we are all very sad today”…

Made for an interesting moment…not all were sad…

What I really like about Professor Devine is that he taught political science but did not let his students know how he leaned. He taught the class fairly providing information and letting students decide.how they should lean

Quote: terapined

What I really like about Professor Devine is that he taught political science but did not let his students know how he leaned. He taught the class fairly providing information and letting students decide.how they should lean

That is the way it should be done.

College leanings prove nothing. As long as you don’t go to the Capitol or loot in the streets and end up with serious charges, you have a good shot at doing well. Many people change their leanings along the way as they learn about the world.

Quote: RonC

That is the way it should be done.

College leanings prove nothing. As long as you don’t go to the Capitol or loot in the streets and end up with serious charges, you have a good shot at doing well. Many people change their leanings along the way as they learn about the world.

As you get older, you get wiser
Used to lean right
Now lean left

Quote: terapined

As you get older, you get wiser
Used to lean right
Now lean left

As my father once told me: "If you aren't a socialist when you are 20 you have no heart. If you are still a socialist at 40 you have no brain."

Quote: kenarman

As my father once told me: "If you aren't a socialist when you are 20 you have no heart. If you are still a socialist at 40 you have no brain."

The brainless are those not intelligent enough to understand that different people have different views and instead make insulting statements

The Johnson Amendment is another great example of how underrated Lydon Johnson is. Granted, he was a senator at the time, it shows his forethought. One of the greatest Presidents. He accomplished a lot in the Senate and during his brief time as President.