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Re:Artemis II crew see first glimpse of far side of Moon [vi... by jedberg on Sunday April 05, 2026 @02:06PM (#47652152)
> I stated that the United States is based on Christian values. Not that the United States is a Christian state.

And I said:

> Christians do not own the idea of being nice to others and trusting others.

But let's look at your list:

> Do you value separation of state and religious authority? Women's rights? Minority rights? Human dignity? Equality before the law? Sanctity of life? Individual moral responsibility? Monogamous marriage? The objective study of history? Fair trial? Witnesses at trial? Tolerance of alternative viewpoints?

First of all, these are all Jewish values that Christian's adopted. And secondly, none of these are exclusive to Christianity. In fact they appear in many religions worldwide, as well as secular societies.

These are all just common decency, which is why they appear in most religions, and non-religions.

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Re:Artemis II crew see first glimpse of far side of Moon [vi... by dotancohen on Sunday April 05, 2026 @02:46PM (#47652568) 

  > These are all just common decency, which is why they appear in most religions, and non-religions.
You and I both wish these decencies were common. Some cultures have some variations on some of these decencies, but they are not common. Assuming that they are common is projecting your culture onto others.

This is why I mentioned the importance of high trust society.

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Re:Artemis II crew see first glimpse of far side of Moon [vi... by TheOtherHobbes on Sunday April 05, 2026 @02:58PM (#47652684)
Christian values are always whatever individual Christians say they are.

There's really no such animal in practice. Over time Christian values have included charity for the poor, rapacious capitalism, slavery, the abolition of slavery, anti-science, science, war, peace, and the rest.

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Re:Artemis II crew see first glimpse of far side of Moon [vi... by paulryanrogers on Sunday April 05, 2026 @11:22PM (#47656620)
Many of the Christians I hear from the most loudly are proclaiming that empathy is toxic. Go figure.
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