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Dahn,
You said, "It is hypocritical to mix religion and politics." I would be inclined to agree with you if indeed my point in commenting on the New York Times article was to promote getting "religion". It was not.
For the evangelical Christian, having or living one's faith is not about religion, the mere adoption of and adherence to the observance of traditions and rules regarding the things of God. Rather, it is about a relationship, a relationship that centers on making the will of God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ the focus of our beings and lives. As such, issues that run counter to how God wants us to live become important.
Living in a secular society does not mean that Christians have to mold and conform their faith and fundamental principles to the beliefs and values of that society. If societal values run counter to the teachings and expressed will of God, then Christians are obliged to oppose such believes and values. The issues of abortion and same-sex marriage fall into this category.
Touching on your question about what would Jesus have done, I believe that Jesus would have opposed abortion, same-sex marriage, and anything such society leanings that run counter to the will of the Father. This belief is based on the teachings of Scriptures, which are indeed the very words of Jesus (note: I can explain this latter statement if you ask).
I will leave things at this point because I was just reminded by one of my colleagues about a schedule meeting. We can come back to it later if you please.
Take care,
- Wilmot
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Subject: RE: [LIBERIANASSOCIATION] NYTimes.com Article: Some Democrats Believe the Party Should Get Religion
What would Jesus have done? Would Jesus have sided with Republicans or Democrats? It is hypocritical to mix religion and politics.
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If the Democrats really want to reach conservative Christians, they have got to do more than just "get religion"; they must put pleasing the Lord God Almighty above all things. We are not talking about just adopting a religious language. It's not even about religion, it's about a way of life, a life that says "God first!" And I must add, it's about a life that says, "Jesus Christ is Lord!"
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Some Democrats Believe the Party Should Get Religion
November 17, 2004
By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK
Bested by a Republican campaign emphasizing Christian faith,
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