Conservatives come in many colors, but none of them are is very tasteful. Mainly there two types. The professionals and the armatures
Neither type has had an original idea in hundreds (perhaps thousands) of years. Yet it's specifically because they are so stubbornly attached to a few very old ideas that they cause so much trouble. Simply put, they have great difficulties with change. But since change is the only constant in the Universe, that puts them in a prickly position: at odds with reality, and at war with the world.

As it turns out, one of the most important unique characteristics of our species, Homo sapiens, is the ability, willingness and, indeed, evolutionary advantage, of discarding established traditions and institutions in favor of something potentially much better. Thus, through discovery, learning, behavior change, experimentation, innovation, and (perhaps most importantly) cooperation, emerges progress. Yet each of the momentous advances in human culture were argued against by those in the tribe who wished to cling to the old values, the old myths. These are the conservatives. Thankfully, they eventually lose most of these arguments.

This very same tale continues throughout human history. We see social conservatives in every culture around the world and through the ages tenaciously clinging to hoary, old myths and customs, only to eventually be swept aside by the inexorable tide of the true human spirit: the impetus toward discovery and growth. Conservatives were the last to give up loyalty to Zeus, Thor and the Flat Earth. Many of them still think the world is 6,000 years old, and want to teach this in public school. Often the collision between the old guard and advanced thinking turns violent. We see this in the crucifixion of Jesus, the American Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and Taliban Afghanistan. In these conflicts, guess who is the villain... yep, it's always the conservatives... those who desperately want to hold on to the bad, old ways!

Conservatives are highly suspicious of social or economy-shifting technologies and paradigms. The conservative aristocracy fought against the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, even the Industrial Revolution. And never forget they were against the American Revolution Conservatives were against public education, Native American rights, emancipation of the slaves, women's suffrage, and civil rights for all. They balked at the horseless carriage, the computer and the internet, and today scorn environmentally-friendly industries, renewable energy, policies to reverse global warming, and more efficient light bulbs... all in defense of their increasingly obsolete ways of life. Despite their howls of protest, however, though it may take time, in almost every case, the more innovative, progressive, technology and ideology wins out.

It's a bit strange that these relics of the bad-old days are even still around. It would seem logical that by now they would have learned the lessons of history and gotten on board the wondrous train of progress. But rationality is not a property abundantly present in conservative ideology. Indeed, to the makers and believers of myths, rationality is not a "traditional" value. Not that conservatives are necessarily stupid (though John Stuart Mill maintained that most stupid people are conservative). Indeed the myth-makers of the dominator hierarchy are diabolically clever.

The myth makers are very differant than the myth belivers. They do not usually believe their myths because they know they made them up, and they know exactly how self-serving they are. So they continue to spout them over and over and over again, hoping that a certain segment of the public will gulp them down hook, line and sinker. They are hardly ever disappointed. There is never any shortage of gullible myth-believers out there, hankering for a fat myth that satisfies their appetite for selfishness, ignorance and fear.

The myth-believers remain willfully ignorant. It's easier to stay dumb about most things and allow gut feelings to rule. But broader knowledge and logic are not the only things missing from their mindset. Compassion, empathy and beyond-the-self/clan concern are likewise sorely lacking in the conservative worldview. Conservatives have a "me" rather than "we" orientation. Rather than rationality, rather than empathy, rather than true compassion, they defer to selfish emotionality, including strong currents of greed, fear and prejudice.

Under the threat of nuclear annihilation, sectarian strife, global warming, ecological catastrophe, exploding population, predatory capitalism and rampant consumerism, to survive as a species and bring peace to the planet, we must forge into an integrated and respectful human family, accelerate our discovery and nurturance of our commonalities and shared interests even while recognizing and celebrating our wonderful diversity. We must constrain those ideologies that promote division, distrust, greed, fear and self-assumed superiorities over the rest of humankind. Standing in stark and determined opposition to this higher evolution of humankind, as always, are the conservatives... and their myths

Conservatives come in many colors, but none of them are is very tasteful. Mainly there two types. The professionals and the armatures
Neither type has had an original idea in hundreds (perhaps thousands) of years. Yet it's specifically because they are so stubbornly attached to a few very old ideas that they cause so much trouble. Simply put, they have great difficulties with change. But since change is the only constant in the Universe, that puts them in a prickly position: at odds with reality, and at war with the world.

As it turns out, one of the most important unique characteristics of our species, Homo sapiens, is the ability, willingness and, indeed, evolutionary advantage, of discarding established traditions and institutions in favor of something potentially much better. Thus, through discovery, learning, behavior change, experimentation, innovation, and (perhaps most importantly) cooperation, emerges progress. Yet each of the momentous advances in human culture were argued against by those in the tribe who wished to cling to the old values, the old myths. These are the conservatives. Thankfully, they eventually lose most of these arguments.

This very same tale continues throughout human history. We see social conservatives in every culture around the world and through the ages tenaciously clinging to hoary, old myths and customs, only to eventually be swept aside by the inexorable tide of the true human spirit: the impetus toward discovery and growth. Conservatives were the last to give up loyalty to Zeus, Thor and the Flat Earth. Many of them still think the world is 6,000 years old, and want to teach this in public school. Often the collision between the old guard and advanced thinking turns violent. We see this in the crucifixion of Jesus, the American Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and Taliban Afghanistan. In these conflicts, guess who is the villain... yep, it's always the conservatives... those who desperately want to hold on to the bad, old ways!

Conservatives are highly suspicious of social or economy-shifting technologies and paradigms. The conservative aristocracy fought against the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, even the Industrial Revolution. And never forget they were against the American Revolution Conservatives were against public education, Native American rights, emancipation of the slaves, women's suffrage, and civil rights for all. They balked at the horseless carriage, the computer and the internet, and today scorn environmentally-friendly industries, renewable energy, policies to reverse global warming, and more efficient light bulbs... all in defense of their increasingly obsolete ways of life. Despite their howls of protest, however, though it may take time, in almost every case, the more innovative, progressive, technology and ideology wins out.

It's a bit strange that these relics of the bad-old days are even still around. It would seem logical that by now they would have learned the lessons of history and gotten on board the wondrous train of progress. But rationality is not a property abundantly present in conservative ideology. Indeed, to the makers and believers of myths, rationality is not a "traditional" value. Not that conservatives are necessarily stupid (though John Stuart Mill maintained that most stupid people are conservative). Indeed the myth-makers of the dominator hierarchy are diabolically clever.

The myth makers are very differant than the myth belivers. They do not usually believe their myths because they know they made them up, and they know exactly how self-serving they are. So they continue to spout them over and over and over again, hoping that a certain segment of the public will gulp them down hook, line and sinker. They are hardly ever disappointed. There is never any shortage of gullible myth-believers out there, hankering for a fat myth that satisfies their appetite for selfishness, ignorance and fear.

The myth-believers remain willfully ignorant. It's easier to stay dumb about most things and allow gut feelings to rule. But broader knowledge and logic are not the only things missing from their mindset. Compassion, empathy and beyond-the-self/clan concern are likewise sorely lacking in the conservative worldview. Conservatives have a "me" rather than "we" orientation. Rather than rationality, rather than empathy, rather than true compassion, they defer to selfish emotionality, including strong currents of greed, fear and prejudice.

Under the threat of nuclear annihilation, sectarian strife, global warming, ecological catastrophe, exploding population, predatory capitalism and rampant consumerism, to survive as a species and bring peace to the planet, we must forge into an integrated and respectful human family, accelerate our discovery and nurturance of our commonalities and shared interests even while recognizing and celebrating our wonderful diversity. We must constrain those ideologies that promote division, distrust, greed, fear and self-assumed superiorities over the rest of humankind. Standing in stark and determined opposition to this higher evolution of humankind, as always, are the conservatives... and their myths

These are the conservatives. Thankfully, they eventually lose most of these arguments.
We see this in the crucifixion of Jesus, the American Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and Taliban Afghanistan. In these conflicts, guess who is the villain... yep, it's always the conservatives.
Conservatives have a "me" rather than "we" orientation.
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What a bull shit rant of poppycock. Practically everything you say about conservatives is more true of liberals. But then that is the Alinsky method "accuse them of what you do". Everything you say is back ass word. You sound like a communist that doesn't realize that by and large America throughout history has been fulfilling its noble destiny of service to the world. You say that we lose most of the arguments. It's hard for us to even get you to debate with us and you're always using those political correctness tactics to avoid debate. "Just call them a racist; that'll shut them up". And now the conservatives are the ones responsible for killing Jesus/ ?? ??? and what do you have against the Revolutionary war that was to stop the English from subjugating us. And where were the conservatives wrong in trying to hold the union together and free the slaves which was the reason for the Civil War. Did you know the KKK was started by the Democrats and was the enforcement arm for the Democratic Party and that Lincoln and MLK were both registered Republicans? You forgot to blame us for dropping the atom bomb which saved far more lives of many different nationalities than it took. And now you're comparing crazy Taliban Muslims to American conservatives? You are nuts! And what do you do - you partner up with Islam to go against the conservative and the Christians being when we are the ones that are trying to save you from Islam (and the thanks we get is to be called Islamaphobes) instead of learning about Islam from reliable sources. You believe the bull shit the Muslims tell you when the fact of the matter is the reason Islam is called the "religion of peace" is because that's their agenda. To wipe out every other religion, political system and culture then and only then does the Koran tell them that there will be world peace; it is a supremacist ideology just like Nazi-ism and every bit as evil. You know that no democracy has ever attacked another democracy? ?? NEVER and what's the record of the lefties? Well I'll tell you - 120,000,000 dead in the twentieth century. (mostly of their own, at that) And you say that the conservatives have a me rather than a we orientation. I guess that's why it is a statistical fact that conservatives give far more to charity than the liberals who expect the government to do it for them. I could take the rest of your diatribe apart piece by piece, but this is already a long enough post and I really don't have the time for it.

YOU OPINED: “The witnesses to the resurrection were all in the story there were no independent witnesses outside the story. Therefore that information would not be admissible in a court of law.” [sic]

~~~~ Simply put, that is totally FALSE !

You and Thomas Paine may certainly hold to your opinions about what you have read in the Scriptures and how you responded to those saving words from the position and perspective of your own spiritual status at the time. This can change, so keep reading.

Let’s look at a quick sketch of what God has said concerning the workings of faith as there are many people out there with misconceptions.

1. Who provides faith?

1 Corinthians 12:3 No one can say, "Jesus is Lord," except by the Holy Spirit.

2. Can we determine how it will happen?

JOHN 3:8 [JESUS]: “The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit."

3. What methods does the Holy Spirit use?

ROMANS 10:17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

4. What does faith consist of; what does it profit ?

ROMANS 10:9 That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

2 Corinthians 4
But if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. In their case, the god of this age has blinded the minds of the unbelievers so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ.

I am surprised that some people still use this hackneyed argument regarding the existence of Jesus Christ !

The Evidence For Jesus' Existence is Overwhelming.

The Bible has proven to be more historically and archaeologically accurate than any other ancient book. It has been subjected to the minutest scientific textual analysis possible to humanity and has been proven to be authentic in every way.

First, let me put it to you in a very academic historical fashion that is applied throughout the world using the cultural accumulation of knowledge and its development and transmission across generations by its practitioners and transmitters.


While historical revisionism is the re-examination of accepted secular history, with an eye towards updating it with newly discovered, more accurate, or less-biased information, "deniers" seek evidence to support a preconceived theory, omitting substantial facts.
Historical revisionism is a secular academic approach that holds that a given slice of history, as it has been traditionally told, may not be entirely accurate, and should hence be revised accordingly. Historical revisionism in this sense is a well-accepted and mainstream part of secular history studies, and it is applied to the study of ancient history as new facts emerge and change our understanding of it.

NOTE: Extraordinary Evidence About Jesus in the Dead Sea Scrolls
http://www.grantjeffrey.com/article/article1.htm

A very different process unfolds when someone proceeds from the premise that a major element of human history, such as Christ’s life on earth, His crucifixion and His resurrection is simply inaccurate, and ignores or routinely minimizes evidence that conflicts with that premise. History done in this way is not revisionism, but denial….. which is where you are at this point.

Lying cannot change the facts of history any more than your birth certificate cannot provide evidence that you once existed.