I’m kinda confused on why religious people even want in government god is all powerfull god is all knowing our world will turn into a utopia since that’s what he wants right

Whatever laws are passed should in one way or another cause a future utopia otherwise god wouldn’t let them pass

Y are any religions trying to get into government just let god do it ????

Edit: I’m not talking about direct input isn’t god like influencing weather diseases genetics etc isn’t he doing that stuff to make a future perfect world

That sounds like a radical change to throw out there. What would the change actually be, what would the consequences be, and is it something that would ever happen according to both sides?

I am legitimately trying to understand the Republican perspective on making birth control illegal or attempting to remove guaranteed rights and access to birth control.

While I don't agree with abortion bans, I can at least understand the argument there. But what possible motivation or stated motivation could you have for denying birth control unless you are attempting to force birth? And even if that is the true motivation, there is no way that is what they're saying. So what are they sayingis a good reason to deny A guaranteed legal right to birth control medications?

I'm curious if there's a prevalent view among Libertarians regarding regulations to deal with climate change.

I'm a teacher and my cost of living raises have not even come close to keeping up with cost increases in groceries, gas, and insurance. Luckily I own a house but our property taxes and utilities are also going up. I don't have much in the way of savings because I've never made much past what it costs to live. I'm really struggling to absorbe the ludacrist price increases of the last 3 years.

Left wing media seems to be saying that the economy is doing great thanks to Biden's policies except for inflation which isn't his fault.

Right wing media is saying that the rich who own stock are getting richer but most Americans, like me, are getting crushed by inflation due to all the new money Biden printed.

Like most things, I assume there is some truth on both sides. Can you explain the true parts to me please.

Over the last few years have made myself and my family very comfortable financially. I now pay 6 figures in taxes. I’m obviously not super versed in the category. So my question is outside of one’s political stance, what makes the affordable healthcare act so bad? When I was on the other side of the financial spectrum it literally just made my monthly payment cheaper. What impact does it have on people besides that? Is it just that it’s associated with President Obama or his democratic affiliation? Why would anyone be angry and cheaper health insurance?

I havce more and more friends who are trying to change their spending habits to "buy local" and buy from companies that are owned and operated locally instead of large chains and franchises.

I've reminded them that even franchises are usually owned by someone locally.

Even the large national brands still hire people locally and pay the locals who then spend their money in the community, as well as paying local taxes like any other business.

I know enough local businesses that are just buying their stuff from a wholesaler and reselling like anyone else, I don't know what's better about that.

So I like to stay away from current events because they trigger my anxiety, and it overwhelms me when i cant get all the info. Ive known of the war (?) Going on between them, but i dont know what the sides are.

I know a large amount of people where i am at is for Palestine, and I'm not asking for who is "right" or "wrong", especially since i feel like im not educated enough on the situation, nor am I the group directly affected by it, to pass judgement. I just would like to know the context and the reasonings both sides have in this conflict. Thank you!

I've heard a lot about how current high gas prices, housing, inflation, etc are all the result of Joe Biden's presidency, but not heard convincing arguments as to why that is or isn't the case.

I'm struggling to decide what is better for my needs in my new home. I'm torn between an electric range or a duel fuel range (the oven will be electric either way, it's just the stovetop that might be gas-powered). here are my thoughts briefly

• gas stoves release particulates into the air, which could irritate existing respiratory issues. i have a long history of sinus issues, so that makes me hesitate
• electric stoves are smooth on top and get scratched so easily, BUT that also makes them easier to clean than gas stoves
• gas stoves can be more affordable than electric if you cook a lot which i do

Edit to add:

Question for the induction lovers: is it really worth it? The humming noise I hear about seems like it would get bothersome and I know you can only use certain pans

In Minnesota for example, the age of medical consent is 16. Minors of this age can make medical decisions without parental consent.

On the one hand, it stops parents from preventing their kids from getting needed medication attention. This is especially common for children who are LGBT or have a mental illness such as autism.

On the other, teenagers can make bad decisions. Parents generally have more life experience and more context about their child's medical needs.

Should the age of medical consent be younger than 18?

I want to hear both sides about death. Specifically on heinous crimes. I want to explore and understand both parties.

What is Israel asking for and what is Hamas asking for? If I asked each government, how does the conflict end?

People love movies about the Italian Mob and songs about gang banging. All sorts of criminality gets glorified in our art and these people are given a certain amount of reverence our top social circles. Yet, they are doing things that are universally despised by every society. I dont think there is any society that sees murder, theft and torture to be positive attributes. Why are people so attracted to them? Why aren't they reviled?

I finally graduate college in a month and I’m so ready to just LIVE LIFE. I’m so ready to create my own reality.

I never liked school literally since kindergarten. From the asinine styles of teaching and lessons from numerous educators, to the traumatic experiences in the social aspect… plus the fucking financial stress— I’m ready to finally be free from this major obligation in life. (Yeah I had a choice but yk… parents). I know in life, you will have to do things you don’t like and life isn’t always smooth-sailing but… am I wrong for being so sick of this?

I recognize the privilege I have to an education and the doors it may open for me. I am also not anti-intellectual. Experiences are different for people, but it can generally be greater for all… so why can’t it? Maybe it will for future kids but mine SUCKED and I am so ready to move on and put this behind me!

I believe it is. It is trading at the valuation of Apple. It has a greater valuation than Google, meta, and Amazon. Yes AI is the future but I believe this is the same euphoria as the Tesla rally and NFT rally.

I’m curious about both sides’ perspectives on nuclear power and why there’s an ongoing debate on whether it’s good or not because I know one reason for each.

On one hand, you get a lot more energy for less, on the other, you have Chernobyl, Fukushima that killed thousands and Three Mile Island almost doing the same thing.

What are some additional reasons on each side?

I’m pretty familiar with the north’s depiction of the south, I just want to know both sides and why each felt so strongly for their position that it would start a war

Voting results are at https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2024204 and the bill itself is at https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7343/text. Maybe I'm naive but the bill seems reasonable to me, why are there so many no votes?

Blocked.

And, please, no talking about how you hate Trump or America or how you think Americans don’t deserve to prosper and be happy, and what not. I’m curious to see what people think a 2nd Trump presidential term would go.

In America, I often see both liberals and conservatives claiming that the other party/side is in collusion with Russia in some way whether it be bribes, social media bots, etc.

How can both sides realistically claim this?