Whoa! Death penalty crimes under Dominionism....

[charlyvi]

"Under their version of "biblical law," the death penalty would be required for over a dozen categories of offenders, including adulterers, homosexuals, witches, incorrigible children and those who spread 'false' religions. They regard the teaching of evolution as part of a 'war against Genesis.'"


http://redstaterabble.blogspot.com/

What would Jesus think? WITCHES!!!!!!

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

1. One of my ancestors was condemned as a witch in Salem

She was tortured and confessed, but refused to implicate her daughter, so was condemned. She died in Salem Jail. People that think theocracy is a good idea should read the history of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

[charlyvi]

2. Yep. Or The Scarlet Letter....

The theocratic rulers of Puritan times, for all their good points (education, sense of community, hard work ethic) ruled with iron hearts if you dare to stray from the accepted path. I know many people feel we are headed for the same, but I truly think this will not last. The American people I know would not stand for it. Not for long, anyway.

Oh. Sorry about your ancestor, but that's just FASCINATING!

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

3. They also exiled people who didn't agree with their religious viewpoint

Roger Williams springs immediately to mind. What is fascinating reading the old town documents is that there was a certain percentage of Puritans who "went Native" and joined the local Native Americans. This is what other ancestors of mine did, being among the first settlers of Cape Cod. Plymouth Colony disowned them, but they didn't seem to mind, and years later they were allowed to be members of the colony again (though I doubt if it made much difference to them).

[alfredo]

5. The Massachusetts Bay Colony is the model the Dominionist

have for the US according to Pat Robertson.

[charlyvi]

8. And, of course, Pat would be the head of the colony. n/t

[alfredo]

17. All final judgements on laws and the execution of the laws

go to the spiritual leaders.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

18. oy vey!

I guess I'll go to nearby OK and live with the Cherokee, just as my ancestors lived with the Wampanoag.

[Hippo_Tron]

7. Sadly, this is basically what our country was founded on

Capitalism in Virginia and religious fanaticism in Massachusetts.

Ironically, massachusetts is the most blue state in the country now.

[charlyvi]

9. Just like Europe, they learned the lesson of

religious fundamentalism run amok.

[annabanana]

16. tried it.... didn't like it......fight it.

ah, sane Ma!

[lonestarnot]

4. And don't forget those demon possessed people... blind, sick, weak

and just about anybody they don't like.... LOL

[charlyvi]

6. Right.

Just think, if someone had a mental illness, like Tourette's Syndrome, how they could condemn them!

[lonestarnot]

10. Autism...deamons! 131 IQ....kill kill kill

:sarcasm:

[charlyvi]

11. Yep.

No one can be smarter than we are!!!! It's forbidden!!!

[lonestarnot]

12. or cuter either!

[napi21]

13. Well, the adultery charge would sure get rid of a whole bunch of

politicians, huh? Maybe not a bad thing!

[charlyvi]

14. Actually, it would probably

eliminate much of the adult population. The tax base would vanish overnight.

[napi21]

15. Maybe, but the mere suggestion might point out the absurdity of

the holier than thou crowds current demands, don't ya think?

[Sapphire Blue]

19. More links...

http://www.yuricareport.com/Dominionism/DirectoryRiseOfDominionismInAmerica.html

http://www.yuricareport.com/

http://www.theocracywatch.org/