My political ideology is admittedly shaped by my view of God and man's relation to God. I can't deny that. For example, if you believe people are created in the image of God and that everyone has huge intrinsic worth, that shapes how you feel about a variety of issues including poverty, abortion, civil rights, etc. I promise you that MLK's views on God affected his views of humanity and ultimately impacted the civil rights movement. Having said that...I don't believe I have a monopoly on God. God is bigger than the Bible. And I don't have the Bible nailed, either. So I have a hard time very cavalierly declaring that x is right and y is wrong and that, as a leader, I'd shape policy entirely off my spin on what this 2000+ year old text says. It's deeper than that, frankly. did any of that make sense???
I wish all the Christians think like you Max (unfortunately, that will never be the case), good post.
I completely agree that it's impossible to divorce your views about religion from your views on policy. It's a heavy influence on everyone. There's a difference, however, between letting your religion influence your politics and letting your religion run your politics and the country as a whole. Changing the fundamental document of the country, one thats been around for 200+ years, to reflect your interpretation of your particular holy book is unacceptable and goes against the very foundation of the country. In short, if I read your post correctly, we agree.
I appreciate the kind words...but I think there are far more Christ-followers out there that would echo these sentiments than you might think. I realize that often where the Church is loudest they're very shrill...and harsh...and judgmental. I don't think that represents the best of what the Church has to offer. And I don't think making war on culture is the same as partnering with God to work for the redemption of the world...which includes not merely saving grace (what happens when you die) but common grace (what happens right here, right now when people's pains are eased by love from God through others). Segments of the Church have chosen to focus on the war against culture mentality...and I'm afraid it's had drastic results of creating "us vs. them." And it's led to the rise of mega-churches that look more like country clubs with membership benefits including basketball gyms, workout facilities, coffee shops, etc where you never have to engage the rest of the world because you're secure in a little bubble. Its created Christian sub-culture complete with its own radio stations, book stores and clothes. I don't see that as remotely resembling the life and ministry of Jesus. Or the words of Paul who suggested that God was redeeming the WHOLE world by transforming lives. anyway...long post...but the point is that I know there are a lot more Christ-followers out there who think this way then you might realize....and I'm seeing some real changes in the priorities of the Church at large that reflect that.
yeah thats my point actually. it was my response to deck's worrying about someone who sees the world through a lens that he doesn't agree with. I'm saying that's going to happen no matter what.
yes but the thing is, Huck's not really hiding what he wants to do is he? the people have a choice to elect him or not. he isn't exactly hiding the fact that his politics arte influenced by his beliefs. it's simple, don't vote for the guy then. If Huck was a Mormon or Muslim and making the same noise about the constitution, I wouldn't vote for him. It's a democractic process.
The thing is, anyone who respects what the country was founded on should be scared to death about this and it is EVEN SCARIER that he's saying it straight up. I'm a Catholic and if someone who shared my belief system was saying the same things I would be just as scared. It's completely absurd. Please tell me you don't agree with what he's saying.
no i don't agree with it if that is what he said. the constituion isn't actilvey advocating gay marrriage or abortion, so i don't know why it would need to be amended or changed to specifically address that. if you're scared off by his remarks, don't vote for him. he's smart enough to know that not everyone will agree with his views.
Well I mean as this is campaign season I'm not going to just "not vote for him." I'll be doing whatever I can to make sure other people don't vote for this guy, either. That's the whole point, isn't it? Also, the fact that it's silent on those issues is the precise reason he wants to amend it.
A wasn't aware that there was a single, authoritative view on this matter of theology. My concern is that a man constantly on the lookout for signs of the apocalypse might eschew his rational processes at a particularly trying time.
There's not. If you go by the quote that you posted, Huckabee isn't on the lookout for signs of the apocalypse. He says that he doesn't know whether we're in the End Times or not.
Yep. Jeffster likes him even better now. He wants a religious nut in chief. Wonder what Fatty thinks of all this.
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I won't vote for him in the primary, but should he win the Republican nomination, I will in the general. His proposed amendments don't stand a snowball's chance of getting passed, so they have no effect on my view of him. It'd be as a single-issue voter, but that's okay.
That's true that his proposed ammendments aren't likely to pass but neither is the "fair" tax. I am much much more worried about what sort of appointments he would make and executive decisions. Even without getting a lot of legislation passed as the current Admin. has shown there is a lot that the Executive branch can do on its own.
You are seriously wrong, man. The top 1% of wealthy people pay something like 30% of all taxes. They still get taxed in all types of ways and all types of income, not just salary, such as capital gains. They get hit with the AMT, they can't use the ROTH IRA, etc. If they give gifts or die, they get taxed there too. And how are you feeling sorry for people who make 100 grand? No offense, but you sound like someone who makes 100k+ but are jealous of your billionaire CEO. You make 100k in Houston you are doing pretty darn well for yourself. That's like 200k in New York.
he has my vote even though i know he wont make it to the primaries, the gop elitists are attacking him as if were a protegee of Bill Clinton. My choices are: 1. Huckabee 2. McCain 3. Hillary 4. not voting
