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is that politics is probably not where we're going to find moral leadership, at least not now if ever.  But for a country that prides itself so much on its religiosity, it speaks volumes that, unlike the Vietnam era, there has been no significant leadership from the churches and synagogues regarding the war, torture, and abuse.  Of course, the fundamentalists support the war, and the primarily right wing American Catholic bishops are totally occupied with the plight of the blastocyte.  But where are the Episcopalians, Methodists, Unitarians, and others who were so outspoken during Vietnam?  
by msdove on Sun Jun 26th, 2005 at 11:06:50 AM EST
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I am an atheist, so I am not partial here, when I must defend those churches, plus part of the Catholics. I did hear and read of several anti-war conferences and declarations, but exclusively on the web, the news media held total silence about it.

*Traitor*, n.
A benighted individual who perceives an illusory distinction between serving his nation and abetting the criminals who govern it.
by DoDo on Sun Jun 26th, 2005 at 12:58:43 PM EST
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