Political ideologies

[Sir David Gray]

This follows on from the political spectrum thread.

Which political ideology do you identify with the most?

I got the list of ideologies off Wikipedia, so I may have missed some.

[Hibrandenburg]

Social Democracy for me. It's not perfect but when I look at some of the other options on that list I shudder.

[capitals_finest]

None but i m partial to watching a bit of feminism on the internet from time to time :wink:

[Hibbyradge]

None but i m partial to watching a bit of feminism on the internet from time to time :wink:

As long as they don't get to adopt a child afterwards, eh?

[mickeythehibbee]

As long as they don't get to adopt a child afterwards, eh?


Oooooh!, meow, This cat's got claws! :wink:

[_hucks_]

I'm curious as to whether those who selected socialism think the term means? To me, a Marxist, it is but a phase on the way to communism, and to my mind, anything other than that is simply a left social democracy.

[Sir David Gray]

A mixture of Conservatism and Christian Democracy for me.

[Hibrandenburg]

A mixture of Conservatism and Christian Democracy for me.

That would be one of my worst nightmares. What about the other religions in the UK? The thought that a government would make decisions on religious belief rather than reason makes me shudder.

[Sir David Gray]

That would be one of my worst nightmares. What about the other religions in the UK? The thought that a government would make decisions on religious belief rather than reason makes me shudder.

I wouldn't like to see Scotland/UK become a Christian version of Saudi Arabia, where homosexuals, adulterers, apostates etc. are all executed. However, I think that there should be a greater Christian influence on our society in general, which would go hand in hand with many conservative beliefs, especially on social aspects.

Other religions should be tolerated and respected but I don't believe they should hold as much importance in this country as Christianity.

[AllyF]

I wouldn't like to see Scotland/UK become a Christian version of Saudi Arabia, where homosexuals, adulterers, apostates etc. are all executed. However, I think that there should be a greater Christian influence on our society in general, which would go hand in hand with many conservative beliefs, especially on social aspects.

Other religions should be tolerated and respected but I don't believe they should hold as much importance in this country as Christianity.

I don't respect any religion. I find it hard to understand how people are so fickle as to buy in to these beliefs. 'mon the atheists! :wink: :tin hat:

[Sir David Gray]

I don't respect any religion. I find it hard to understand how people are so fickle as to buy in to these beliefs. 'mon the atheists! :wink: :tin hat:

I think respect and agreement are two different things. I think it's important to respect beliefs and opinions, even if you do not necessarily agree with them.

For example, I do not particularly care for a lot of things connected with Islam, but I respect the right of others to practice that faith.

A really great quote that sums up my thoughts on this subject is, "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it".

[AllyF]

I think respect and agreement are two different things. I think it's important to respect beliefs and opinions, even if you do not necessarily agree with them.

For example, I do not particularly care for a lot of things connected with Islam, but I respect the right of others to practice that faith.

A really great quote that sums up my thoughts on this subject is, "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it".

Fair enough, and you are probably right. But it's hard to respect people for buying into these illogical views.

[steakbake]

I think respect and agreement are two different things. I think it's important to respect beliefs and opinions, even if you do not necessarily agree with them.

For example, I do not particularly care for a lot of things connected with Islam, but I respect the right of others to practice that faith.

A really great quote that sums up my thoughts on this subject is, "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it".

Secularism is the only way when it comes to the political system. There is no room whatsoever in democracy for any religion to play a role in informing the workings of governance.

I think any move towards bringing government policy to be based on religious belief would probably have me out on the street in protest. I'm sure I wouldn't be alone.

But I respect your right to hold that belief! :wink:

[Sir David Gray]

Secularism is the only way when it comes to the political system. There is no room whatsoever in democracy for any religion to play a role in informing the workings of governance.

I think any move towards bringing government policy to be based on religious belief would probably have me out on the street in protest. I'm sure I wouldn't be alone.

But I respect your right to hold that belief! :wink:

I know I haven't made this point yet but Christian Democracy is actually an ideology that is based on Christian values but is a mixture of other ideologies. By that I mean it is linked with Conservative values on social issues, Liberal values on human rights and Socialist values on things like support for a welfare state.

It has very little to do with actual Christianity, the religion.