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Related: About this forumWe knew what we were doing: Gushee on Trump, 2015-2016
From the article:
In this column, what I will do is quote some of what I said about Donald Trump my Religion News Service columns during the presidential campaign.
The reason for doing so should be obvious. We knew what we were doing, and we did it anyway. The warning signs about Donald Trump were everywhere, and we elected him president anyway. That undoubtedly says far more about us than it does about him.
To read more:
http://religionnews.com/2017/08/07/gushee-on-trump-character-2016/
"The warning signs...were everywhere, and we elected him president (sic) anyway."
trotsky
(49,533 posts)Religion often commands that its followers do just that.
Thanks for the reminder, here in the Religion forum.
guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)It is part of the process of socialization that takes place in any group of individuals.
trotsky
(49,533 posts)Is that what you're saying?
guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)Any group of individuals imposes a form of socialization to group norms and behaviors.
trotsky
(49,533 posts)with absolutely no divine elements or justification behind it?
Is that what you're saying?
guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)Perhaps you can enlighten me on this subject.
trotsky
(49,533 posts)Can you answer it?
guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)So perhaps if you explain your reason(s) for asking the question....
THE QUESTION IS RELEVANT BECAUSE YOU POSTED THIS ARTICLE IN THE RELIGION GROUP, AND MY QUESTION IS ABOUT THE ROLE OF RELIGION IN THIS TOPIC.
How's that?
guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)I posted an article on a particular topic. If you wish to post an article about the topic that you seem interested in pursuing, please do so.
So typical. Can't answer.
guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)The essential difference between can not and will not.
But given your demonstrated fondness for this forum, please consider a post about this topic that so obviously interests you.
trotsky
(49,533 posts)I keep trying. Maybe someday we'll have a breakthrough. Not today, though.
guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)If you wish to have a dialogue on this particular topic, feel free to start a post.
trotsky
(49,533 posts)Great way to shut down dialog and express contempt. Learning from the best here. Thanks!
Angry Dragon
(36,693 posts)progressoid
(49,999 posts)Not a coincidence, IMHO.