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Hekate

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32. It's difficult to reason with people who are convinced that the US was founded as a Christian nation...

Sat Apr 6, 2024, 02:25 PM

Apr 2024

…and as a corollary, a white nation. And of course, they are convinced that God is on their side and that anyone who doesn’t see it their way is going to fry in Hell for eternity.

People like that need to be constrained by a judicial system that holds fast to the freedoms and responsibilities of everybody. That’s why people like us are trying to uphold the Constitutional view of law — and why the white Christian nationalists are trying to change laws that get in the way of their religion.

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Indiana appeals court uses Mike Pence's religious liberty law to block abortion ban [View all] BumRushDaShow Apr 2024 OP

This strikes me as funny, but I may have a warped sense of humor. CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2024 #1

Not funny, but "Be careful what you wish for" is correct. elleng Apr 2024 #5

My first thought! Hikerchick57 Apr 2024 #33

At least 2 of us have a warped sense of humor. lark Apr 2024 #11

I just want to chime into this sub-thread by three of my favorite posters. erronis Apr 2024 #12

Well, I didn't expect this from Indiana TexasBushwhacker Apr 2024 #2

So, you're saying..... (Cliff Notes here)........ MyOwnPeace Apr 2024 #3

Too funny Hikerchick57 Apr 2024 #34

Isn't religious liberty about believing what you want while not interfering with others? bucolic_frolic Apr 2024 #4

This is a silly take NanaCat Apr 2024 #17

Silly? Better than jaded. /nt bucolic_frolic Apr 2024 #19

Society of Friends comes to mind. malthaussen Apr 2024 #24

The law can always turn around and bite you on the butt. Jacson6 Apr 2024 #6

Whow. just plain WHOW!! riversedge Apr 2024 #7

Hmm... maybe we can have women join a new "religion", one that allows abortion 4lbs Apr 2024 #8

Great idea. And nothing says that you can't belong to multiple religions. erronis Apr 2024 #13

Jewish religion Delphinus Apr 2024 #15

Yes, they did. Grins Apr 2024 #26

These religions already exist, the Old Religion among them. 🌙 In addition Judaism, as my late MIL asserted strongly... Hekate Apr 2024 #29

Yeah, that's a good logical stance. Mine is rooted in science and reality. 4lbs Apr 2024 #36

Excellent! Hikerchick57 Apr 2024 #9

"the Dobbs Court" NT mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2024 #10

I'm sure it's coming as a deep shock to fundagelical Christians Warpy Apr 2024 #14

It's difficult to reason with people who are convinced that the US was founded as a Christian nation... Hekate Apr 2024 #32

That's why I'm so glad to see the "nones" become the majority Warpy Apr 2024 #35

I hope this holds for the sake of women in need of healthcare SouthernDem4ever Apr 2024 #16

Wish I could say Thomas and Alito were spinning in their graves over this decision rpannier Apr 2024 #18

anti choice folks E. Normus Apr 2024 #20

Makes total sense azureblue Apr 2024 #21

To me, these abortion bans are a violation of women's civil, and religious rights. patphil Apr 2024 #22

That is hysterical. Mikey is probably crying on 'Mother's' shoulder. appleannie1 Apr 2024 #23

This is funny, and raises a question: malthaussen Apr 2024 #25

So, when total abortion bans affect MEN in a negative way ... Diamond_Dog Apr 2024 #27

This is wonderful news!!! h2ebits Apr 2024 #28

Mother will not be pleased. louis-t Apr 2024 #30

Using their own logic against them tornado34jh Apr 2024 #31

Delicious!! riversedge Apr 2024 #37

Just so you all know... I have not stopped laughing about this. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Apr 2024 #38