Which of the Traditional Values Coalition's 8 platform planks do you support?

[Vosem]

Only the freedom of Christians to attempt to convert non-Christians -- I am actually Jewish, but I believe proselytizing, while annoying, is nevertheless an example of free speech.

[Redalgo]

Only #7, which is already constitutionally protected.

[Dr. MB]

1, first half of 2, and 7.

[TPIG]

On a personal level, all 8.

With regards to "opposition to homosexuality", this means, to me, recognizing from a perspective of religious conscience that homosexuality is a sinful deviation from God's intention for us to be fruitful and multiply. However, this does not mean, in any way, that I have a personal animus towards homosexuals, and I always try to treat all people with dignity and respect.

[smoltchanov]

Exactly one: Freedom of Christians attempt to convert non-Christians

[Lexii, harbinger of chaos and sexual anarchy]

Exactly one: Freedom of Christians attempt to convert non-Christians

[America Needs R'hllor]

None, all are disgusting to me. And "Freedom of Christian missionary" is bad too because it implies freedom only for them and excessive freedom that would include harrassing people. No thank you.

[Intell]

NOTA.

[Lechasseur]

Kinda 1, 2, 4, kinda 5, 6, 7

[Person Man]

Exactly one: Freedom of Christians attempt to convert non-Christians

What does that even mean? If it is protecting free speech in a way that doesn't limit the speech of others? Sure.If it is teacher led prayer or maybe allowing  the literal interpretation of the Bible in public school science class, then I am in opposition.


Does 1 include the death penalty? What is "euthanasia"? Does it mean that everyone who needs care must receive care until they die? Does euthanasia include euthanizing murderers?

And that's just one thing.


A lot of this stuff isn't even discussed in the Bible. This is just virtue signaling and identity politics at its finest.

[🦀🎂🦀🎂]

I think society should tackle addictive behaviours, although with presumably different methods to that of the TVC.

[America Needs R'hllor]

I think society should tackle addictive behaviours, although with presumably different methods to that of the TVC.

I agree, but considering illegal marijuana is one of the main planks here, nope.

[parochial boy]

Problem with number 7 is that with unrestrited rights to proselytising, you have the potential to exploit those who are most vulnerable.

I mean, I used to wonder why it seemed that Jehovas Witnesses and assorted other cults' temples seemed to congregate around universities. And then I realised, where else do you have a populiation of potentially isolated/lonely/homesick/anxious young people ripe for the picking?

it's not an especially comforting thought tbh

[Unconditional Surrender Truman]

A few of these I partially adhere to in my personal life, but none as political principles, so I voted NOTA.

[Former President tack50]

Exactly one: Freedom of Christians attempt to convert non-Christians

This.

Fidelity in marriage is also I personally like but feel isn't something the state should be in charge of. Plus abstinence before marriage is dumb IMO.

[Mr. Smith]

1, 2, 4, 7, 8, and chunks of 5.

[Politician]

None, but I partially agree with all of them except 3.

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

Problem with number 7 is that with unrestrited rights to proselytising, you have the potential to exploit those who are most vulnerable.

I mean, I used to wonder why it seemed that Jehovas Witnesses and assorted other cults' temples seemed to congregate around universities. And then I realised, where else do you have a populiation of potentially isolated/lonely/homesick/anxious young people ripe for the picking?

it's not an especially comforting thought tbh

But non-"unrestricted" proselytization violates the First Amendment and presumably any other Western democracy's equivalent. Also not sure how to limit it in even ignoring that. Should it be illegal to invite a friend to go to church with you?

BTW you also explained why hipster Christianity grows so fast with its demographic.

[Goldwater]

On a personal level, all 8.

With regards to "opposition to homosexuality", this means, to me, recognizing from a perspective of religious conscience that homosexuality is a sinful deviation from God's intention for us to be fruitful and multiply. However, this does not mean, in any way, that I have a personal animus towards homosexuals, and I always try to treat all people with dignity and respect.

If that is God's intention, why did he make some people infertile?

[Ohioguy29]

6-8. Thought I agreed with 5 until I read "Christian America as the New Israel of God's Covenant to His People." I'm still very pro-patriotism, just...no.

I am pro-choice but wary of euthanasia. I have sympathies towards #2.

[True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자)]

Holy necroposting, Batman!  Still, I'll repeat what I said before.

I suspect by plank #7 they mean trying to influence Muslim countries to allow Christian proselytism.  However since they don't phrase it as a general right for all religions to proselytize, I didn't check it.

[TPIG]

On a personal level, all 8.

With regards to "opposition to homosexuality", this means, to me, recognizing from a perspective of religious conscience that homosexuality is a sinful deviation from God's intention for us to be fruitful and multiply. However, this does not mean, in any way, that I have a personal animus towards homosexuals, and I always try to treat all people with dignity and respect.

If that is God's intention, why did he make some people infertile?

God, in his infinite wisdom, has plans for each of our lives and challenges some spiritually more than others. Infertility certainly leads to suffering among many, yet it is a call for those who are its victims to develop an even closer relationship to God. As the Church (I'm Catholic) said in the document Donum Vitae (The Gift of Life), "The community of believers is called to shed light upon and support the suffering of those who are unable to fulfill their legitimate aspiration to motherhood and fatherhood. Spouses who find themselves in this sad situation are called to find in it an opportunity for sharing in a particular way in the Lord’s Cross, the source of spiritual fruitfulness."

 Homosexual acts, unlike infertility, are a conscious decision to do something contrary to the will of God, whereas with an infertile couple, that is not the case.

[Skunk]

None.

[🐒Gods of Prosperity🔱🐲💸]

Problem with number 7 is that with unrestrited rights to proselytising, you have the potential to exploit those who are most vulnerable.

I mean, I used to wonder why it seemed that Jehovas Witnesses and assorted other cults' temples seemed to congregate around universities. And then I realised, where else do you have a populiation of potentially isolated/lonely/homesick/anxious young people ripe for the picking?

it's not an especially comforting thought tbh

keeping people from reaching out to isolated/lonely/homesick/anxious young people is a cure worse than the disease.

[Torie]

Freedom to evangelize is protected by the Free Speech clause.  Of course I support that, although it would be a total waste of time to hit up me. Well maybe not. I have had some interesting conversations with some. The rest are no, just no.