Re: Born Again Americans?
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Originally Posted by Mikeyy
I don't know. What is a born again christian? I think its someone who always believed but was reinspired for some reason. So if you want to be accurate instead of sardonic it is the same concept. Not really that hard to grasp unless your bent on seeking out the negative.  |
"Born again" refers to Jesus dialog with Nicodemus. It's a metaphor for leaving behind the old ways and starting anew (like a child leaving the old ways of the womb). These people are essentially saying that they weren't Americans before, but now they are. Read Thomas Paine's speech that I linked to above to get a clear picture of the kind of people that wear this t-shirt.
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