Christian Liberal now if that isn't a perfect example of a oxymoron statement.
The thing that cracks me up is that this and other things like it that we've been hearing lately are really liberal attempts to co-opt religion in ways the "religious right" have never dreamed.
These people are such hypocrites.
"What example did Jesus set for us but to struggle in love to make things ever better for the poor and the old and the sick?"
Yes, read the Gospels. Nowhere . . NOWHERE does Our Lord advocate government as a means for aiding the poor and the sick. Christ intends for charity to come from each believer individually and through his or her church.
The left only exists because there are far too many gullible and uninformed people out there.
No but the DNC has a lock on satan.
I believe abortion is wrong. I also believe it is wrong to bring a child into this world who's only chance for a reasonably normal and successful life is to be raised and cared for by others not responsible for its conception. That, for me, is the dilemma. I don't know the answer.
1. Do not kill.
2. Take care of the "least of my brethren."
The only editorial change I might make on this piece by Thomas is to substitute most for all.
Correction: one DAY'S death tally at the hands of the abortionists. (I.e., 4,000)
That is it in a nutshell for Kerry and all Liberals.
I don't recall Jesus in His 'practicing' life; taking money; goods or services from the 'rich' and giving it to the Government; so that a chosen few could decide for the people; who was worthy of their Charity. . .
Jesus taught that Charity begins at home. . .in one's own heart; and is one's own gift.
Beyond that, the 'taking' of a person's good will. . .the 'taking' of another's rewards for redistribution is neither 'Love' nor 'Charity'.
That the Liberals imagine otherwise is where their arrogance begins. . .that they imagine they can 'recreate' the world in their own image and with their inverted ideals; is where it ends.
"What example did Jesus set for us but to struggle in love to make things ever better for the poor and the old and the sick? "
Butt not at the point of the Leftist's government guns.
There is no concern for the entirety of Scriptures, only the snippets they can twist and distort. This was the same modus operandi employed by Satan in the wilderness with the Lord.
As far as I can see, the hierarchy of most mainstream churches are part of the "Christian Left."
The ordinary religious folk, however, are Republicans.
Maybe, but the DemocRATS disown him.
"And I believe the Democrats of years past would be disgusted by the positions and what passes for leadership in the Democratic party today."
Based upon what I have encountered by most "Christian" churches they are still serving milk to the sheep. Their religion teaching never gets passed the fact that Christ said there would always be "poor" among you "And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear Him Which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
This is not you are going to hell post, cause nobody will go to hell with out a full hearing first and the individual will willingly make that decision.
OK, now I've read the article, the author is one of those who is a socialists, but calls himself a liberal.
Interesting that he considers socialism to be a manifestation of Christianity.
Jesus refused to be drawn into the politics of his day, as much as they tried. His kingdom "is not of this earth", remember?
The sermon on the mount hit the bullseye target of the limited morality its audience functioned in ("Do not commit adultery", "Do not murder", etc). Jesus opened up to them an unlimited guilt by saying that lust was the same as adultery, that hating your brother the same as murder. He exposed their sham self-righteousness so as to lead them to Him (not some political party).
When was the last time you heard any politician say "Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life...and everything else is not"? You didn't, because THAT is Christian, and neither good nor evil governments say it, because they are equally enemies of Christ as Lord.
Nice try, Brooks, but it doesn't wash. You can argue philosophy until the cows come home but, the bottom line is that actions speak louder than words . . . . . . and your words ring VERY hollow.
Between liberals and conservatives, which group has ROUTINELY attacked the display or use of religious symbolism?
Between liberals and conservatives, which group has ROUTINELY tried to outlaw the use of any religious concepts or words from any taxpayer funded medium?
Between liberals and conservatives, which group has ROUTINELY attacked the Christian principals upon which much of our laws, morals and legal codes are based?
Between liberals and conservatives, which group has ROUTINELY hedonism and self-pleasure above the requirements of self-control and adherence to law and morality?
Between liberals and conservatives, which group has ROUTINELY attempted to defy the Bible's commandments and make murder, in particular, the murder of unborn babies, an acceptable "lifestyle" choice?
Between liberals and conservatives, which group has ROUTINELY assaulted the principals of Christianity while accepting the precepts and philosophies of "religions" that support murder, violence, blasphemy, slavery, oppression and hate (Islam and Satanism come to mind).
You may blather all you like about liberal Christians (and, yes, we recognize that there are some), but don't try to make us believe that they hold religion and the teachings of God, Jesus Christ and the Bible to the same level as conservatives. The actions are simply NOT there to support the claim.
And, actions will ALWAYS speak louder than words.
Another important point. It isn't that the RIGHT embraced those values as the LEFT has rejected these positions for a "man is God " mentality. The RIGHT have been keeping the left from destroying them.
Gen. 9:1, "And God cursed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitless, and divide, and deplete the earth."