"It's new Gospel was one of rights and dignity and good works - a social Gospel of 'do-gooders' to replace the blood of Christ. THAT group were the core of the rabid abolitionist movement sweeping some northern areas (like Massachusetts). Social programs, strong government laws, liberal liberal liberal agenda."
And in what way is that a bad thing? Or just too lazy to follow in the footsteps of the 'saviour' you're supposed to believe in, who you're supposed to follow, to live your own life by his example? Doing good deeds, helping out your fellow human beings in whatever way you can? Showing love & tolerance to others (even those who don't believe as you do). Oh yes, that's right - that's too left-wing, isn't it? Wouldn't fit in with your neocon thinking. Too 'hippy', too 'Liberal'.
Well, that's exactly who your 'saviour' Jesus was: a do-gooder, loving, tolerant, hippy Liberal. Remember what your Bible says:
James 2:20: 'Faith without works is dead'
Frankly, Bill Gates is doing infinitely more with his Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (funded by most of his own billions) than all you Religious Right types put together, therefore he's more of a Christian than ALL of you lot - and he's an Atheist.
"the rabid abolitionist movement"
The president who freed the slaves, Abraham Lincoln, was a Republican. Go figure.
