Mocking faith is a way to lose votes (Editorial)
Social media is having a field day with Democratic presidential candidate
The harsher critics lambasted Williamson for what they considered trivializing and even disrespecting the tragedy suffered by residents of the
Members of the Democratic Party, and for that matter anyone hoping to reclaim that large expanse of America that votes Republican, should temper their mockery and glee. Williamson’s idea may not be something the
But, when
Williamson’s presidential candidacy has been treated primarily as diversion, and to many, comic relief. Known mostly as
Say this about her: this campaign differs from all others. It’s a very Woodstockian plea to “harness love for political purposes.” Williamson is calling for a
While
Williamson’s unconventional campaign has been publicized mostly for its controversies. She had to walk back her statements of skepticism about vaccines. She believes medication is used all too hastily in treating depression. And once her Hurricane Dorian tweet went viral, she deleted it amid the outcry against it.
People of all faiths and religious organizations hold their own views, and they are divided on
For the
Trump won 30 states. The
Or, they could keep making fun of those who believe, distancing themselves from this constituency or treating it as an ignorant, hypocritical flock. That doesn’t mean Williamson’s observation was correct. It only means the more one side mocks the other side, the more the other side grows in strength. That’s one reason why
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