The "Church of Nice" is destroying this country right alongside of the communist and atheist activists. If you had a crime-ridden neighborhood and you couldn't afford to move, would you get a soft, cuddly cat for a watchdog, or would you get a big, healthy Doberman or mastiff? This nation is being overrun by lawlessness and lies. We need an attack dog, not the type of Christian who is participating even as I write in bringing Islamists to this country, believing that their complete and utter opposition to everything Christ taught is no threat to our children.
We are called to be wise as serpents as well as gentle as doves. Remember, even Satan can quote scripture. Do not be deceived.
I am not a member of a "church of nice," FWIW. I do attend church with zero R establishment types or liberals - many of us are active in the Tea Party.
But we do understand wanting our candidates to behave in a dignified manner. We also understand a difference between attacking the personal and the policy.
I have teens. They are rock-ribbed conservatives, but on an emotional level, Donald Trump embarrasses them, and it's not because of his policies.
You are basically saying that it is necessary to attack Ben Carson's life story in order to bring him to heel, in order to save the country from illegal aliens. So - it's ok to bash a few Christians in order to get the job done. Mocking Ben Carson's life story isn't the same thing as mocking his policy positions. It just makes for bad politics among the base, and I think it's a mistake.
I don't consider Donald Trump to be my only choice in the matter, thankfully.