Presidential candidates and religion

[ucatchtrout]

I understand.

Religious groups that might be construed as cults make me nervous.

 

[Jack RamsaysPants]

All religious groups could be construed as cults. It just depends on how far from the accepted norm they stray as to how vilified they are.

 

[maxiep]

Lieberman being a Jew was a big deal to Jewish people.

I was commenting on the press coverage of his religion and its role in his policy-making, not individuals or groups of people. I understand that Kennedy's religion was a big deal for many people back in 1960; I didn't see the same kind of concern covered in the press with Lieberman.

 

[ucatchtrout]

All religious groups could be construed as cults. It just depends on how far from the accepted norm they stray as to how vilified they are.

pastor muthee is a long ways from billy grahm

 

[Jack RamsaysPants]

pastor muthee is a long ways from billy grahm

Exactly my point.

The 1st definition of the term "cult"

1. a particular system of religious worship, esp. with reference to its rites and ceremonies.

 

[Minstrel]

As I see it, Minstrel and I might be associated here on this site with polar opposite views, but we're still friends; it doesn't make me a believer in his politics.

Not polar opposite. We have a lot of similar views on social issues. I'm a big believer in JS Mills' Harm Principle. I'd guess you are, too.