Comments on: How would Jesus vote?

By: rpatrick

rpatrick — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:49:02 +0000

Well, I’ve never been called “an intellectual giant” before, and realizing the limitations of my intellect, I would reject the term. I’m just a journalist who happens to be a Christian — an orthodox (i.e. theologically conservative) one, not “new agey” or liberal in interpreting Scripture. I agree with Tex Himler that you have to look at all of it. The problem with many political right wingers is that they conveniently leave out the parts they don’t like, especially those that mention our social responsibilities to care for the poor, welcome the alien (i.e. immigrant), be good stewards of creation, not charging the poor high interest, being peacemakers, etc. You can’t pick and choose. Yes, the Bible is conservative on some things, like abortion and sexual fidelity. But it is ultra-progressive on economic issues, race relations, etc. To read it any other way is to read it through tinted lenses.

By: WWJD | Mephistos

WWJD | Mephistos — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:34:48 +0000

[...] the election. I was left wondering the same question that he raised in his blog. His blog was “How Would Jesus Vote?” I will begin by saying that in general I don’t really think that God takes sides in things [...]

By: Tex Himler

Tex Himler — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:17:31 +0000

Remember during the 90’s the house and senate was controlled by Republicans to keep Mr. Clinton (whom I met at the Whitehouse in 1995) in check. As to your religious outlook, you sound a bit “new-agey” so I find it hard to call you a true Christian. You sound like want your religion wrapped into a tidy little package that suits your needs, and that if you encounter any suffering you just make adjustments to make you feel better about you. Anytime somebody attacks a person’s religious views, you are dubbed “Jesus Freak” or some kind of slur of that nature. I only share this view with you because I am worried for you and many others like you. I am not trying to judge you, I am sharing my concerns of the nature of your blog. Fact is the world is really black or white, it’s good vs. evil etc…
Just so you know, the Bible doesn’t ever mention the USA anywhere in it’s text, and to me that says under an Obama nation, we will suffer many things in the coming years. We are fast approaching things that are spoken of in the books of Daniel, Ezekial, and of course Revelation. As for me, I am trying to continue reading what many call an antiquated book and finding many things that amaze me that the more things change, the more they stay the same.
I expect you to smirk and/or snicker upon reading this because intellectual giants much like yourself don’t want to face what some call the truth. Just remember… I have always heard there is a big difference between knowledge and wisdom.

By: Jerry Wallace

Jerry Wallace — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:24:02 +0000

Enjoy the blog, Randy. I find that the older I get, the less I see things in black and white. I think any person who thinks for himself or herself makes the same transition as they go through life.

So, yes, I am really peeved when I see people try to use God as a weapon in politics. It cheapens BOTH! As for its effect on religion, see Europe. As for its effect on politics, see the more radical Islamic countries.

Another thing that gets to me is when people talk effusively about a candidate being “one of us.” There’s nothing wrong with that in and of itself, of course, but it’s SCARY to think that criteria would be the only or even primary reason to vote for someone.

Let me explain. When I look around the office where I work, I love and respect all my office mates. I would trust ANY of them with our children. I would say the same about most members of my extended family and my neighbors. But does that mean I would trust my country with ANY of them?

No, I don’t want “one of us” running my country. What’s wrong with wanting someone better than me? What’s wrong with wanting someone more educated than me? Someone who shows better judgment than me? Someone who understands complex issues better than me? Someone who has more intellectual vigor and curiosity than me? Someone who has more youthful energy than me? Someone with better ideas than me? On and on I could go.

Kinda like this election cycle.