Bernie Sanders praises gay marriage and abortion in speech at Christian conservative college

[ThePaleoLibertarian]

https://www.yahoo.com/politics/bernie-sanders-courts-christian-conservative-129086320421.html

LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — In an unlikely appearance at a prominent Christian university, Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said Monday the “massive injustice” of income and wealth inequality should unite people across the political spectrum.From the outset, Sanders noted in his speech at Liberty University that he believed in women’s rights and gay marriage, drawing some cheers but mostly tepid applause in the cavernous Vines Center, where the school regularly assembles during the week. But the Vermont senator said the problems of wealth inequality and economic justice showed that “maybe, just maybe, we can try to work together to resolve that.”
“It would be hard to make the case that we are a just society or anything resembling a just society today,” Sanders said at the influential Christian college in Virginia that usually draws Republican presidential candidates. “In the United States of America today, there is massive injustice in terms of income and wealth inequality.”
Sanders’ appearance at Liberty was the boldest example yet of his attempt to appeal to people outside the traditional umbrella of the Democratic party and expand the party’s base — something he called engaging in “civil discourse.” The independent who calls himself a “democratic socialist” has sought to topple Hillary Rodham Clinton for the party’s presidential nomination.
“It is easy to go out and talk to people who agree with you,” Sanders said, adding: “But it is harder, but not less important, for us to try and communicate with those who do not agree with us on every issue.”
The university, founded by the late Rev. Jerry Falwell in 1971, is a familiar stop for Republican presidential hopefuls seeking to connect with conservative evangelicals. Texas Sen. Ted Cruz launched his GOP presidential campaign last March and Republican hopeful Dr. Ben Carson is scheduled to speak at the convocation in November. But it has hosted fewer Democrats over the years.
Sanders said he was “far from a perfect human being” but was motivated by the vision of the religious teachings of Christianity, Judaism, Islam and Buddhism. The senator was raised in a Jewish family and is non-observant but his campaign said he planned to stop at a Rosh Hashanah gathering Monday at the home of Michael Gillette, Lynchburg’s mayor.
Pointing to Scripture, Sanders cited the “Golden Rule” of Matthew’s Gospel as a guiding principle to treat others as you would like to be treated. At another point, he told students the book of Amos said, “Let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never failing stream.”
As the U.S. prepares for the arrival of Pope Francis, Sanders said he agreed with the pope’s views that the financial crisis “originated in a profound human crisis” that saw too many people place a greater emphasis on the pursuit of wealth than faith.
His pitch on economic injustice and social issues was met with scattered applause and many students sat politely with their arms folded, declining to clap. During a question-and-answer session, the student body erupted when Liberty senior vice president David Nasser noted that many students felt “children in the womb need our protection.”
Sanders acknowledged it was “an area where we disagree” but said it was a “painful and difficult decision” that should not be made by the government.
Sanders’ rallies have drawn tens of thousands of supporters but his appearance at the school’s convocation, which students are required to attend with few exceptions, was one of his more unusual stops. Before he spoke, Sanders looked on as students sang along to a Christian rock band that performed before nearly 12,000 people.
Many students said they respected Sanders for speaking but said his views on social issues were a deal-breaker. Danielle Eschedor, a 19-year-old sophomore from Wellington, Ohio, said the senator had a “good heart” and was glad that he spoke at the school but said “the responsibility falls on the church” to address many of the nation’s social problems.
“I’m glad they invited him but I wouldn’t vote for him,” said Nathan White, a junior from Houston. White said he opposed gay marriage and abortion rights and described himself as a capitalist.

 

[brandon]

"Praises abortion".... Wtf OP. This is the type of shit that is making RPF suck.

Bernie sanders seems to be the only candidate this cycle that has a set of beliefs and sticks to them regardless of the audience. For that I comend him. It was one of the same qualities that drew me to Ron Paul.

There are plenty of policy and philosophy issues we can have a debate about. No need to make up crazy shit like he praises abortion.

 

[puppetmaster]

"Praises abortion".... Wtf OP. This is the type of shit that is making RPF suck.

Bernie sanders seems to be the only candidate this cycle that has a set of beliefs and sticks to them regardless of the audience. For that I comend him. It was one of the same qualities that drew me to Ron Paul.

There are plenty of policy and philosophy issues we can have a debate about. No need to make up crazy shit like he praises abortion.

your either for it or against it....no middle ground.

 

[Occam's Banana]

But the Vermont senator said the problems of wealth inequality and economic justice showed that “maybe, just maybe, we can try to work together I can use a gun to resolve that.”

Fixed it for you, Bernie.

Sanders’ appearance at Liberty was the boldest example yet of [...] something he called engaging in “civil discourse.”

Sorry, Bernie. There is nothing of "civility" or "discourse" to be found in jabbing guns at peoples' bellies in order to make them conform to your pious wishes.

Sanders said he was “far from a perfect human being” but was motivated by the vision of the religious teachings of Christianity, Judaism, Islam and Buddhism.

What? No Zoroastrianism?

Eclecticism fail.

Shame on you, Bernie, shame.

Check your Christian-Jewish-Muslim-Buddhist privilege ...

Sanders cited the “Golden Rule” of Matthew’s Gospel as a guiding principle to treat others as you would like to be treated.

 

[hells_unicorn]

The fact that Liberty University allowed this libertine slime-ball to speak to their students is depressing, but given the rampant Antinomianism and Zionism in Southern Baptist circles, it makes sense. Sanders' lineage makes him all but an object of worship to these people, and they'll let him get away with saying anti-Christian, anti-Moral Law rubbish without so much as an obligatory boo.

Wealth inequality is a symptom, covetous snakes like Sanders are the actual disease, and so-called American Evangelicals are willing hosts to their own destruction.

 

[ChaosControl]

I give credit to him to going into somewhat unfriendly territory instead of just sticking to talking to people who think like he does. It is like when Paul would go into inner cities and such. Much better than the free speech zone things you'll get with the typical establishment hacks.

 

[Batman]

Guy's got brass ones. I hope Rand does some speeches at SF state and NYU.

 

[Mr.NoSmile]

I give credit to him to going into somewhat unfriendly territory instead of just sticking to talking to people who think like he does. It is like when Paul would go into inner cities and such. Much better than the free speech zone things you'll get with the typical establishment hacks.

Which is how people come up with the comparisons to Ron Paul because he's finding common ground outside of his element.

 

[Peace&Freedom]

Did the Liberty U people ask Bernie about this past statement?:

 

[hells_unicorn]

Which is how people come up with the comparisons to Ron Paul because he's finding common ground outside of his element.

If Liberty University has anything in common with Sanders, it reflects extremely poorly on them as Christians, let alone as conservatives. The comparisons to Ron Paul are idiotic apart from maybe the age factor, Ron Paul was never talking about buying votes with the economic freedom of others.

 

[samforpaul]

The fact that Liberty University allowed this libertine slime-ball to speak to their students is depressing,

Upon hearing this I found it disappointing too. However if the invitation is given to all political candidates, well...
It would be interesting to know if there was just a handful in the audience or if it was a mandatory chapel type thing. If all students were required to attend I think Jerry might be rolling over in his grave.

 

[Chieppa1]

Guy's got brass ones. I hope Rand does some speeches at SF state and NYU.

The guy does not have brass ones. Whenever he is pushed on his economic policies on stage he goes straight to the emotional response or attacks the person.

Math is important. My message to Bernie Sanders supporters.

 

[brandon]

The fact that Liberty University allowed this libertine slime-ball to speak to their students is depressing,

You're really upset that a college invited a political speaker with different views? Should they ban all speech that doesn't fit a certain narrative? Good grief...

 

[RPES1]

Did the Liberty U people ask Bernie about this past statement?:

Who cares? I'm sure there's some women who fantasize about being raped but in the end who cares about something written 40 yrs ago.

 

[brandon]

Did the Liberty U people ask Bernie about this past statement?:

Yeah I'm sure some no-context sexual remark he made 45 years ago is really relevant....

 

[hells_unicorn]

You're really upset that a college invited a political speaker with different views? Should they ban all speech that doesn't fit a certain narrative? Good grief...

We're not talking about some random political symposium brandon, we're talking about an allegedly Christian school bringing in a raging heretic who has spent his entire life promoting and supporting everything that has been harming Western Civilization. People like Sanders have no business anywhere near a church, unless he repents of his covetous and lecherous ways, which at his age is highly unlikely.

 

[RPES1]

We're not talking about some random political symposium brandon, we're talking about an allegedly Christian school bringing in a raging heretic who has spent his entire life promoting and supporting everything that has been harming Western Civilization. People like Sanders have no business anywhere near a church, unless he repents of his covetous and lecherous ways, which at his age is highly unlikely.

Please fill me in on how hes been harming western civilization.

 

[Zippyjuan]

Bernie said the government should not tell people what to do in either- that they should be personal decisions. Some libertarians agree.

 

[dannno]

your either for it or against it....no middle ground.

No, you are either for it and think it should be legal, against it and think it should be legal, or against it and think it should be illegal.

Same options apply to cannabis prohibition, for example.

That's at least three options.

 

[Danke]

Bernie said the government should not tell people what to do in either- that they should be personal decisions. Some libertarians agree.

And some libertarians think there should be laws against murder.