Which of the Traditional Values Coalition's 8 platform planks do you support? (user search)
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  Which of the Traditional Values Coalition's 8 platform planks do you support? (search mode)
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Question: Which of the Traditional Values Coalition's 8 platform planks do you support?
#1
Right to life (against abortion and euthanasia)
 
#2
Sexual fidelity in marriage and abstinence before marriage
 
#3
Opposition to homosexuality and other "deviant sexual behaviors"
 
#4
Opposition to pornography
 
#5
Patriotism (supporting national boundaries, the Armed Forces, political participation, free enterprise, limited government, low taxes, personal responsibility, and Christian America as the New Israel of God's Covenant to His People)
 
#6
Opposition to "liberal" immigration reform (reform without first securing the U.S.-Mexico border)
 
#7
Freedom of Christians attempt to convert non-Christians
 
#8
Addictive behaviors (with opposition to gambling, the legalization of addictive drugs, alcohol, and smoking)
 
#9
NOTA
 
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« on: October 31, 2011, 11:02:30 PM »

Right to life (against abortion and euthanasia)    Yes, but depends on what is meant by euthanasia
Sexual fidelity in marriage and abstinence before marriage     Ideally, yes, it's preferable - but it's important to be realistic that not everyone's going to do this
Opposition to homosexuality and other "deviant sexual behaviors"  No
Opposition to pornography  Eye of the beholder - use good taste and don't get too carried away
Patriotism (supporting national boundaries, the Armed Forces, political participation, free enterprise, limited government, low taxes, personal responsibility, and Christian America as the New Israel of God's Covenant to His People)  Yeah okay, except for that last part
Opposition to "liberal" immigration reform (reform without first securing the U.S.-Mexico border) No, but both should be achieved
Freedom of Christians attempt to convert non-Christians Yes, absolutely - if the convert is willing!
Addictive behaviors (with opposition to gambling, the legalization of addictive drugs, alcohol, and smoking) Not really. Addictions are generally a bad idea - doesn't mean everyone who does these things are addicts, shouldn't be illegal.

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« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2012, 01:37:23 AM »

1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7. Although the New Israel part is weird... people seriously believe we've been specifically chosen as a promised land or something?
Of course people do.  This idea has been hugely influential in the formation of America's self-identity. It goes way back to the Puritans, up through Manifest Destiny, Joseph Smith, to Teddy Roosevelt, and today in Christian Reconstructionism.
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« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2018, 01:31:15 PM »

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.
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