[Gladwin]

Because Jesus has lots to say on building highways. Ugh.

I'm not anti-religion, but I am anti-theocracy. In the bible, there is no separation of church and state, and the state should establish a religion.

Ugh. Creepy. Weird.

[My2Cents]

In the New Testament, the emphasis shifts from a nation called into relationship with God, to a people called, individually, to God, and built into a mystical entity called "the church" (not the building on the corner, but a "body" fit for God to reside in and express Himself through). I agree that Jesus would have little to say about federal highway legislation, or about farm subsidies. In fact, when he spoke of political matters it was with an air of indifference -- "Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's," as if to say that the two are distinct. But I do think Jesus would have something to say about how someone in government, e.g., a member of Congress, should conduct him- or herself when considering highway construction funding or farm subsidies. The erosion of civility and the general coarseness in politics is an indication, I think, of the lack of spiritual influence in the halls of power. Wouldn't you agree?

[My2Cents]

I agree with you regarding the theocracy issue. But let's be fair: I looked at the Christian Coalition website for information on their position and agenda. Nowhere there do they urge the establishment of a "theocracy." They do take positions on legislation, including: Abortion and Foreign Assistance, Born-Alive Infants Protection Act, Child Custody Protection Act, Education Legislative Issues, Education Reform, Family Tax Relief, Free Speech, Human Cloning, Human Embryo Killing, Internet Gambling Prohibition Act, Judicial Appointments, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban, Prescription Drug Benefit, Student Athlete Protection Act, Unborn Victims of Violence Act, and Women and Children's Resources Act. Considering all that the Federal government is engaged in, and considering all of the issues introduced in Congress, this list is relatively short. It's hardly an agenda for establishing a theocracy.

[mabelkitty]

No, you are just an anti-Christian.

It's obvious.