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Lets say these three characters really existed and were alive today. Who would they vote for in an American election, judging by the books that describe theirs stuff, bible, choran etc. Dems, Repubs, Greens, Libertarians or some other independent? What do you think? Would they all vote the same?
So the priest says, we'll draw a circle on the ground, we'll throw the money way up in the air and whatever lands inside the circle, we give to charity.
The minister says "no", we'll draw a circle on the ground, throw the money way up in the air and whatever lands outside, that's what we give to charity.
The rabbi says "no, no, no", we'll throw the money way up in the air and whatever God wants, He keeps.
My humble high-priest of the seven-headed monkey whispered to me at
water-buffalo sacrifice the other night that I should vote for Cash-4-Clunkers.
Why not, I needed a new elephant.
The Shop
What makes us think they would vote at all?
A few minutes later, a woman comes in and says, "Father forgive me for I have sinned."
The priest asks, "What did you do?"
The woman says, "I committed adultery."
Priest, "How many times?"
Woman, "Three times."
Priest, "Say two Hail Mary's, put $5 in the box and go and sin no more."
A few minutes later a man enters the confessional. He says, "Father forgive me for I have sinned."
Priest, "What did you do?"
Man, "I committed adultery."
Priest, "How many times?"
Man, "Three times."
Priest, "Say two Hail Mary's, put $5 in the box and go and sin no more."
The rabbi tells the priest that he thinks he's got it so the priest leaves.
A few minutes later another woman enters and says, "Father forgive me for I have sinned."
Rabbi, "What did you do?"
Woman, "I committed adultery."
Rabbi, "How many times?"
Woman, "Once."
Rabbi, "Go do it two more times. We have a special this week, three for $5."
In the last election God voted for Obama. He voted for Bush in the election before that. If you wait a few more years you'll find out who he votes for in the next election.
That's not what you asked. You asked "who would they vote for?" The answer to that question also answers your new question. They wouldn't vote because they have more important things to do means neither of the major party's values aligns with their values. The mission of a political party is completely different than the mission of Jesus and Buddha. Jesus and Buddha's mission is to take care of the things that politics can't cover. Buddha was destined to be a prince and "opted out". That should answer your question right there about him.
So god and allah have the same values according to you?
No, I'm saying Allah IS God according to the people who believe in him. I also don't know if God actually has values. He would just dictate what values we have since he is the almighty creator with the road map to the future. For all I know this is just a playground for his amusement and he could change all the rules tomorrow.
If jesus and buddah wouldnt have time to express their oppinion, one might wonder where all the books came from and what "important" things they would be doing?
Maybe if you read the books you would know the answer to that question.
Pit Row
He would probably be an indy voting according to a mans values and not according to his party.
To me your question isn't a lot different than asking which bike would be better for plowing a field, a YZ450F or a RMZ450? Neither bike is designed for plowing a field and neither is more suited than the other for doing it. Sure you could put a 3 point hitch and a PTO on them but they would still suck at plowing a field.
Just look at their followers. Take Jesus as an example. There are probably as many Christian Democrats as there are Christian Republicans. There are christian ministers who are members of both parties. If the values of Jesus aligned more closely with one party or another how could Christian ministers not align themselves with that party? Sure some of those ministers use Jesus in their politics but I have to think that Jesus wouldn't have been very happy with them for doing so. The answer is, Jesus doesn't line up with any party. I don't know why you do not like that answer.
Said He "You are of this world; I am not of this world."
"The poor you will always have with you, and you can help them any time you want. But you will not always have me."
go in peace,
`ol Ger
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