Repubs and evolution

[JackoliciousLegs]

I wonder, though, why does it matter what the politicians think about evolution? We shouldn't expect them to be the knowledge basin of life, the universe, and everything. That's like the fallacy of "common knowledge" economics that politicians have always, and will continue, to damage the economy with.

This isn't about politicians necessarily. It's about the voters themselves and which candidates they'll choose. I care if my congressman thinks he was created in god's image. If he believes that, he should believe the rest of the bible, eh? If not, he's just picking and choosing, and that can be even more dangerous.

My gripe is just that it amazes me how many republicans believe this stuff. The bible can't be taken literally, and if you do take parts of it literally... say for example, the origin of life and the fallacious idea that we've evolved, then you have no reason not to trust it as truth. For that reason, I have a harder time arguing with people like this:

They believe the bible how it's intended to be believed. I don't agree when they vote like the rapture will happen next month, but at least they're not picking and choosing.

Wohhh... step back Jack... (I'm talking myself down). Religious moderation is ok... just as long as you don't try to vote along those lines. End of story.