Politically speaking, why do very religious people tend to be conservative, and atheists more liberal?
Because conservative Christians tend to ignore the passages in the New Testament that they don’t like. They ignore the parable of the Good Samaritan, they ignore the fact that Jesus was an itinerant who had no personal possessions except the clothes he stood up in and gave teachings such as those to the ‘rich young man’ “go, sell your possessions, give to the poor, then come and follow me’. They ignore that he said you cannot follow mammon and God. They ignore that it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than it is for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. They ignore that their God created and loves the non-white people they fear so much every bit as much as He loves them and their children, and that according to their own teachings He died to save them. Yet I’ve seen Christian forums describing their opponents as ‘dirt’. The very people their God, who they say they love so much, died to save and they take it upon themselves to pour vitriol on them. So much for turning the other cheek! So much for loving your enemy and praying for him. They can’t even love those who simply disagree with them. There seems to be very little compassion or humility in the religious right but a great deal of cruelty and spite. So many of them approve of Trump, a man who of hatred and lies. You hear fatuous phrases such as ‘God is using DJT as part of His plan’. It beggars belief. That a God of ‘love’ needs a man of hate and habitual lies to do his will. They are driven by fear, the very opposite of love. Also, they have a very tenuous relationship with the truth. They are anti-science. The denial of evolution reminds me of the church’s persecution of Galileo when it put him on trial for saying that the Earth was not the centre of the universe. It took 359 years to officially admit it was wrong! So much for humility. The problem with conservative Christians is that they put belief before reason and this makes them gullible.
Define being "politically informed:"?
it means that one knows a lot about politics no real benefits since politics are so varied to present your views to other people is the main responsibility,or if you prefer, keep them to yourself
Politically speaking what is the practical utility of foreskin?
The foreskin doesn't get "chaffed" (in fact it's the glans of a circumcised penis that keratinizes), infections are rare in both circumcised and intact men, and a foreskin does NOT smell bad (unless never washed - but that goes for any body part). Complications with the foreskin are rare...circumcision complications are much more common. Also, an adult circumcision is less risky than an infant circumcision. Anyways. Functions of the foreskin include: •The foreskin functions to protect the sensitive glans (head) of the penis, keeping it moist and protecting it from rubbing against clothing, which can slowly desensitize the glans. •The foreskin itself is also very sensitive and rich with nerve endings, making it very sensitive to stimulation. The inner foreskin and frenulum are the more sensitive parts of the penis. •The foreskin works to facilitate a natural sliding motion during sexual intercourse and masturbation. The foreskin slides up and down on the head of the penis, which not only stimulates the foreskin itself, but also provides additional stimulation to the head of the penis. The natural motion of the foreskin also allows masturbation without the use of additional lubrication. •Protection: Just as the eyelids protect the eyes, the foreskin protects the glans and keeps its surface soft, moist, and sensitive. •It also maintains optimal warmth, pH balance, and cleanliness. •The foreskin produces the sebum that maintains proper health of the surface of the glans. •Immunological Defense: Glands in the foreskin produce antibacterial and antiviral proteins. •Specialized epithelial Langerhans cells, an immune system component, abound in the foreskin's outer surface.