Sunday, August 12, 2007
"Religion is an important part. I never want to impose my religion on anybody else. But when I make decisions I stand on principle. And the principles are derived from who I am. I believe we ought to love our neighbor like we love ourself. That's manifested in public policy through the faith-based initiative where we've unleashed the armies of compassion to help heal people who hurt. I believe that God wants everybody to be free. That's what I believe. And that's one part of my foreign policy. In Afghanistan I believe that the freedom there is a gift from the Almighty. And I can't tell you how encouraged how I am to see freedom on the march. And so my principles that I make decisions on are a part of me. And religion is a part of me."
--George W. Bush Third Presidential Debate, Tempe, AZ, October 13, 2004
As those of you who read this blog know I fairly am disgusted with the state of Christianity in this country. The loudest most vocal and as it turns out most conservative Christians now seem hell bent on selling financial security as the 11th commandment. Alas, even the lovely Paula White (who will be appearing right down the street from me in a week) has sold out to the idolatry of money. The quiet every day Christians seem content to just try and ride things out. In so much as they don't really say anything about anything, content to get together on Sunday for the obligitory hour or so, play church softball, have picnics, and tell each other what good Christians they are.
And then there is our fearless Chrisitian leader (see above)...who bases so many of his decisions on his strong "personal" relationship with God. Evidently he has never read Romans 12:20-21. Or else almost 4000 Americans and tens of thousands of Iraqis would still be alive.
20 But "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; by doing this you will heap burning coals upon his head" 21 Do not be conquered by evil but conquer evil with good.
Our leaders, and the fundamentalist Christians they represent are determined to establish a Christian-Taliban theocracy here in the very country that gave birth to the very notion that all religions and all people are created equal. They have forgotten or more than likely have never known what it truly means to be Christian. At some point in order to save Christianity, the silent majority of Christians here will have to rise up and recapture the faith from the faithless.
I was recently chatised about my small rantings saying I should remove the log from my own eye yada-yada...
I am certainly not without my flaws, and I am sure there is more I can do for my fellow man, but I do try and go through the day without harming anyone and helping those I can. If someone makes a mistake or takes advantage of me, I don't get angry, but instead feel sorry for whatever it is inside of them that caused them to do what they did. I smile at everyone because even something as small as a smile can help someone have a better day. I ask God to help me try my best to live a peaceful life in all aspects. The Dalai Lama says that the only way for true and lasting world peace is achieving it one person at a time.
I was told to remove the log from my eye. I do so every day.
Peace
RW
--George W. Bush Third Presidential Debate, Tempe, AZ, October 13, 2004
As those of you who read this blog know I fairly am disgusted with the state of Christianity in this country. The loudest most vocal and as it turns out most conservative Christians now seem hell bent on selling financial security as the 11th commandment. Alas, even the lovely Paula White (who will be appearing right down the street from me in a week) has sold out to the idolatry of money. The quiet every day Christians seem content to just try and ride things out. In so much as they don't really say anything about anything, content to get together on Sunday for the obligitory hour or so, play church softball, have picnics, and tell each other what good Christians they are.
And then there is our fearless Chrisitian leader (see above)...who bases so many of his decisions on his strong "personal" relationship with God. Evidently he has never read Romans 12:20-21. Or else almost 4000 Americans and tens of thousands of Iraqis would still be alive.
20 But "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; by doing this you will heap burning coals upon his head" 21 Do not be conquered by evil but conquer evil with good.
Our leaders, and the fundamentalist Christians they represent are determined to establish a Christian-Taliban theocracy here in the very country that gave birth to the very notion that all religions and all people are created equal. They have forgotten or more than likely have never known what it truly means to be Christian. At some point in order to save Christianity, the silent majority of Christians here will have to rise up and recapture the faith from the faithless.
I was recently chatised about my small rantings saying I should remove the log from my own eye yada-yada...
I am certainly not without my flaws, and I am sure there is more I can do for my fellow man, but I do try and go through the day without harming anyone and helping those I can. If someone makes a mistake or takes advantage of me, I don't get angry, but instead feel sorry for whatever it is inside of them that caused them to do what they did. I smile at everyone because even something as small as a smile can help someone have a better day. I ask God to help me try my best to live a peaceful life in all aspects. The Dalai Lama says that the only way for true and lasting world peace is achieving it one person at a time.
I was told to remove the log from my eye. I do so every day.
Peace
RW
Labels: Born Again, Christianity, Episcopal church, Fundamentalist, george w. bush, Paula White
