That is NOT a nice word.

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I've probably complained before about this kind of thing, but I work at a non-profit religious organization. In our large-group meetings, there is an overwhelming liberal slant. So much so at times that they blatantly mock conservative views. I've heard all the jokes, had to sit quiet while some elder or pastor in a higher position than myself made fun of me in a round-about way. Well, today in our meeting, a few people in front of me had a small jovial exchange about one of last year's buzzwords. Yep, adult, Christian elders, pastors, and educators had a laugh about the word 'teabagging'. I've heard a lot of things, but that was just abhorrent. I realize the 'journalists' they most likely follow use the word freely, hell, even NPR has picked it up like it's as normal and unoffensive as the word tree, but come on, that word is disgusting. Would they stand for it if someone used an equally gross word to refer to what they believed? I think not. Today I am sad for this country and I am sad for my faith. People suck.

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[lazypadawan.livejournal.com]

My dad was brought up Presbyterian and many on his side of the family are still Presbyterians. If your job is affiliated with PCUSA, then that's all you need to know about why it's so danged liberal. PCUSA, the U.S. Episcopal Church, the United Methodist Church, the Evangelical Lutheran Church, and the United Church of Christ have become little more than Socialist party headquarters with a steeple and a big "t" on top of them. There are individual congregations and individual members who are not leftists, but they're stuck with radical leadership.

(For the record, I'm Roman Catholic.)