Posted on 10/03/2005 6:51:30 PM PDT by nwrep
In nominating a fundamentalist, literalist, evangelical Christian without a judicial trail, President Bush may have pulled off what could well be conservative response to Earl Warren.
In Harriet Miers, an avowed born-again Christian and faithful member of a Dallas conservative congregation for 25 years, social conservatives have the ultimate prize - namely, a Christian activist on the nation's highest court.
In reaching this conclusion, one need not look beyond the socio-political makeup of the contemporary protestant evangelical denominations. On issue after issue, their value system and belief structure is completely and irreconcilably at odds with the prevailing liberal dogma.
From the literalist interpretation of Biblical events like creation, to the young earth theory, to Intelligent Design, to absolutist positions on sodomy and homosexuality, to strongly patriotic and originalist beliefs, to the belief in "American exceptionalism", to the love of guns, and so on, you could, with very high certainty, establish the conservative credentials of someone who is a fundamentalist Christian today.
That is not to say that exceptions exist even within such congregations, and not everyone agrees with these views with equal fervor. But there can be no doubt that someone who has felt comfortable within such a denomination for 25 years would be very comfortable with this set of values.
With Harriet Miers, the President has delivered a double whammy to the left - a conservative evangelical, and an individual without a judicial paper trail.
I believe that if you are a social conservative who wants decades of liberal judicial influences peeled back, Harriet Miers is a great start, and President Bush deserves praise.
Interesting how three people take the statement, “No, not ‘must,’ but the question should be asked,” and seem to read it as “believe,” “assume,” and “seriously believe.”
If a person had no other information, he could still make a pretty good guess as to which side of the “SSAD is wonderful!” / “No, it isn’t” debate is on the side of rationality just by watching the reactions of the partisans.
“Why would you believe her to be a lesbian if she is a born-again Christian active in her church for 25 years? This makes no sense at best and is a horrible slur against the woman at best...”
(1) Lots of people who suffer from SSAD attend church.
(2) When a woman reaches 60 without marrying, it makes a lot of sense to ask the question.
(3) Asking a question is not a slur.
“I guess we should assume that nuns are lesbians as well.”
(1) Nuns are married to Christ.
(2) So far as I know, Miers has not taken religious vows that would bar marriage.
“Do you seriously believe she can't be good person, competent, energetic, intelligent, insightful, diligent, but not married?”
(1) I haven’t expressed any “serious belief” in this matter.
(2) Do you seriously believe someone can't be a good person, competent, energetic, intelligent, insightful, diligent, but still unfit for high office by reason of same-sex attraction disorder?
Sorry I called you a ding bat. %;9)
The days when the Anglican Commune controlled the courts would seem to be over.
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Her pastor says she will take an originalist approach. Others have said she takes a rigorous approach to the law. Both speak better of her temperment than any Ivy League pedigree, which IMO teaches arrogance.
Please. Is her pastor a Con Law Prof? Call me old fashioned, but I prefer a paper trail. Bush promised me Scalia/Thomas and gave me "trust me".
best post on FR today.
Isn't she a United Methodist? As one myself, I've been extremely disappointed at the direction the UMC has taken in the last decade or so. Certainly not what I'd call "conservative" or "fundamentalist"...
Well in order to uphold the Constitution I would think the libs influence would be rolled back
Certainly gotten to be that way anymore, hasn't it. Way too much "ok, fine, I'll never vote republican again" talk.
I just want good brake pads. Is that ok? I'm of the mind that it's ok to read the box before I buy.
Sure, I could just buy the brake pads without reading the box.....
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"Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports . . . .In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens . . . .
[R]eason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle." (President George Washington, September 17, 1796).
The Rest of us just Haven't been smart enough to understand "W's" Moves.
Doc
I hope she is another Clarence Thomas!!! I can only hope!
The United Methodist Church is pro-choice.
"Ummm.. friend, you are about 15 years too late...we already got one on there..."
Ginsberg?
BINGO!!
Thanks for the update. That explains it quite well.
She's a born again and Jimmie Carter hates her guts???? Progress, progress, progress.
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