Bush says God chose him to lead his nation

The Observer (U.K.) ^ | 11/02/03 | Paul Harris

[Tennessean4Bush]

A Christian American President is more threatening to the Eurosnots than militant Islamic radicals who want to destroy freedom and send the world back to the 10th century.

Make that "Liberalsnots", because your statement sums the liberal belief up precisely.

[joesnuffy]

If HE changes your heart...
then your behavior will also change...

[Joy Angela]

No way is Hillary a believer.

Oh, she believes.

She believes in a dark spirit
that will lead her to victory.

Even Hitler realized that all people
have a need to believe in something.
So he took God from the people and
took God from the schools
and let the people worship him instead.

Hitler knew God existed, just like HIllary knows.

They hate God for being supreme over them.

And the more God works for good,
the harder these kinds of people work
for evil.

The struggle to defeat God may lead
to the ultimate battle here on earth.

The more Good wins,
the more evil fights.

[Joy Angela]

God is good, you are right.

And Evil is very, very bad.

May the battle begin.

[TrappedInLiberalHell]

This near atheist agnostic does not feel threatened by Bush's religiousity. He is a calm, and composed, and sensible, and tolerant, and cautious man. I feel quite safe.

Me too. On the agnostic part and the rest as well.

I also want to second the poster that says that the media wants to attach the word 'controversial' to everything Bush does. They either do not realize, or blithely pretend to be unaware of, the fact that simply calling something controversial makes it more likely to become so. Self-fulfilling prophecy (or self-fulfilling controversy, in this case).

[nmh]

The Judeo Christian God is in control ... and he wisely seeks solace in prayer. Had he been an atheist there would be no issue. The fact that he tries to be a good Christian is repugnant to far too many.

In the Bible it states to pray for people in positions of authority.

I Timothy 2:1 - 6

I Exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may be lead a quiet and peaceable life in all goodness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of GOD our Savior; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. For there is one GOD, and one mediator between GOD and men, the man Christ JESUS; Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.

As for faulting Bush for his beliefs that are Bible based - that's hilarious. I don't always agree with his decisions however that is what his beliefs and based ON and shape his OUTWARD leadership - although sometimes I am disappointed in his compromising. Still I'm sure he does the best he can.

[Alamo-Girl]

God is Good! Amen!

[Keyes2000mt]

Among Mansfield's revelations is his insistence that Bush and Tony Blair have prayed together at a private meeting at Camp David. Blair has previously denied this.

Mansfield, however, says that, while there were no witnesses, aides were left in little doubt as to what had happened. He told The Observer: 'There is no question they have shared scripture and prayed together.'

You know, the way the Observer writes about it, Bush and Blair praying is described in as ominious terms that would be more appropriately used for Bill Clinton and a young woman being left alone together.

[nmh]

"I'm sorry, but I am trying to understand exactly what an extremeist Christian would be. And after that, I am trying to understand why someone would think that was a bad thing."

An extremeist is someone utterly opposed to liberals and they use the Bible as their guide in life. It's not a good thing for the godless so they hate the "extremeists". Evil never likes good people. It pisses them off to no end.

[Keyes2000mt]

Let me add Tony Blair is being ludicrous on this point as well, by denying it. I'm not sure whether to expect a tearful confession and a promise to seek help or a stern, "I did not have prayerful relations with that man, George W. Bush."

[ntnychik]

Excellent Sunday a.m. thread.

[potlatch]

Funny, I was reading this when you pinged the first time!

[AnnaZ]

I knew this was from a dead British tree before I clicked on the link. (Do I get some form of a prize?)

[GretchenEE]

It details numerous incidents where Bush's faith has been shown to be at the centre of his political thinking.

OH MY GOSH THE SKY IS FALLING!

What are we going to DO?

Where's Tommy J when you need him to keep church from mixing with state (head of state)? ???

Who is going to stop this crazy, wacked out, Christian president from mixing it up? Isn't this like unconstitutional or something?

[Joy Angela]

That was very good.

Mankind will still love
but what we love is in question.

Looks like Hitler figured it out
after all. Take away God and
let them exalt man in place of God.

[First Amendment]

You left out the < sarcasm > tag.

[First Amendment]

There was a very interesting article on FR not long ago called (something like) "Hitler's Library" - a long read, and I have it saved somewhere if you're interested. Apparently, from his books and notes, he actually thought he *was* God with a divine mission. Basic demonic possession.

[flamefront]

one president
under God

[hotpotato]

Me too. On the agnostic part and the rest as well.

Hey, we almost have a club :-) As a secularist or non-religious person, I don't have much in common with those that feel threatened by Bush's religion and have never viewed it as an "affliction" as many secularists have. Someone here said it came from those who were insecure in their secualrism. I agree. It is also intolerant and uneducated. Possibly because I was raised Baptist (just didn't stick), I understand much of where he is coming from and I don't find it threatening. Those who do are either ignorant or attempting to gain sympathy among their kind by presenting President Bush as a common enemy or threat. He suits this secularist just fine :-)

[f.Christian]

DENNIS MILLER: In this messed up world, I like seeing my President pray. I don’t think a person can get answers out of books anymore. This is an infinitely complex world and at some point one has to have faith in one’s religion. I find it endearing that President Bush prays to God and that he’s not an agnostic or an atheist. I’m glad there’s ... someone higher --- that he has to answer to.