[Mr. Silverback]

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[DeweyCA]

Jimmy Carter was a prime example of a Christian whose policies were "dumb as a stick". And his policies were a result of his flawed Christian theology, where he didn't recognize the basic sinfulness of man, and therefore was so naive that he was surprised by the Soviets invading Afghanistan, and his continual pandering to despots.

The sinfulness of man means that nobody should be given too much power. There should be a separation and balancing of powers. That was the beauty of our Founding Fathers. They recognized that because they were heavily influenced by the Puritans of their day. The sinfulness of man is also why government should not get too big. carter didn't recognize that. Besides all that, Carter has proven himself to be a vain and bitter person. Certainly not an example of good Christian character. As for Clinton, he only faked being a Christian, carrying his big Bible to church so that the media could see it.

[sr4402]

In regards to Howard Dean and Joe Lieberman, it means a lot to me.

Dean says he is a "follower of Jesus", yet says his favorite book of the New Testament is Job. Asked about his favorite religious book, he doesn't notice that the Bible is missing.

Joe changed his views on abortion and vouchers when he teamed up with Al Gore.

In both cases, I smell hypocracy.

As for Rev. Al Sharpton, he hasn't changed his views, but we religious folks hold Reverends to higher standards because they often get to speak on moral issues. Al is for abortion, homsxulity, and well as racial preferences - Way to the left.

So as far as I am concerned, these guys are toast.

[Winston Smith Jr.]

It's a sinful world.

Indeed.

Therefore, government's prime job is to restrain sin and to preserve order.

That does not follow. Since it's a sinful world, is it therefore the fire department's prime job to restrain sin and to preserve order?

[mcg1969]

This reminds me of an anecdote about G.K. Chesterton that drives home a similar point. He was once asked what books he would most like to have with him if he were stranded on a desert island. As a devout believer you would expect that he might answer, "The Bible"; but, in fact, he replied, "Thomas's Guide to Practical Shipbuilding."

Indeed, "All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness;" but there are uses for which it is not as well suited. :-)