Someone once said that most religious people accept the bible the same way most computer users check off the "agree" box on software downloads. We agree but don't actually read it. I don't doubt that if Jesus (or the founder of any other religion) were able to come down to earth today, with heavenly powers intact, he would whip, flay, or execute, most of the people following "his word."
Nixon had deep flaws, but also great strengths. As the Kligons say, "only Nixon could go to China." But indeed, he did it. He was a man of his times, but moved those times forward. I don't doubt he would be rejected by whatever passes for Conservatives and Republicans these days.
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Date: 2022-05-08 01:21 am (UTC)Someone once said that most religious people accept the bible the same way most computer users check off the "agree" box on software downloads. We agree but don't actually read it. I don't doubt that if Jesus (or the founder of any other religion) were able to come down to earth today, with heavenly powers intact, he would whip, flay, or execute, most of the people following "his word."
Nixon had deep flaws, but also great strengths. As the Kligons say, "only Nixon could go to China." But indeed, he did it. He was a man of his times, but moved those times forward. I don't doubt he would be rejected by whatever passes for Conservatives and Republicans these days.