[farmfriend]

Bttt

[cyborg]

Dean said his favorite book of the New Testament was the book of JOB...man never cracked open a bible in his life. God should strike him down for lying.

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[azcap]

Someone needs to ask Dr Dean if he "got Jesus" before or after working at Planned Parenthood.

[T Lady]

As C. S. Lewis so accurately points out, there are those who prefer a watered-down view of the Son of God: A harmless philosopher who only spoke peaceful and loving platitudes. In other words, a Saviour without a spine. The Democratic view.

...Of course, anyone with any sense at all would know that Jesus is neither Republican or Democrat (Apparently Al Sharpton has it on good terms that God is definitely NOT a Republican...but you know only Crazy Al would make such a statement). And that no one should attempt to reduce His stature as such.

The only reason Dean and any of the other Democrats are making any noise about this at all is President Bush just happens NOT to be ashamed of his relationship with the Creator, and that the majority of Americans share that same point of view. In other words, this president identifies with most average Americans. The Democrats, on the other hand, only believe that going into Black Churches to slander their opponents validates their religious beliefs, instead of having any relationship with God at all. They see other (White) believers as uptight zealots, and find religion as something only the uneducated and trailer park-types practice. It seems the only time any of these snobs attends church is either for an extavagant wedding, christening, or a funeral. Just like their European counterparts.

As Thomas correctly points out, Dean is only using the Lord as a means to garner votes; perhaps he ought to try getting to really know who He is instead of mocking His followers.

-Regards, T.

[Pure Country]

That is the one thing we must not say. A man who was merely a man and said the sort of things Jesus said would not be a great moral teacher. He would either be a lunatic -

Sounds like Cal Thomas has read Josh McDowell's Evidence That Demands a Verdict. Besides, Jesus couldn't be a moral leader and a liar at the same time, if that were the case his name would be Bill.....

[LiteKeeper]

bump - lest we forget

[Guyin4Os]

Bush tells people about Jesus so they will be motivated to know The Lord themselves. Dean talks about himself knowing Jesus to get people to vote for him. This is the main difference.

[Servant of the 9]

Dean is from a Congregationalist background, a liberal denomination that does not believe in ministerial authority or church hierarchy.

Speaking of stereotyping.

So9

[Roberts]

Attaboy Cal. Great questions that must be asked of Gov. Dean if he persists in using Jesus as a running mate.

[Criminal Number 18F]

Democrats worry they suffer from a "God gap."

Systematic atheism'll do that to ya.

... got down on her knees to perform an act that did not resemble prayer

Well, there are certain parallels. I'm sure at one point or another, Bill said, "Oh, god..."

d.o.l.

Criminal Number 18F

[buffyt]

I can't wait to see how Dean panders to Californians. Fruits and nuts, anyone?

THAT is exactly what I have been wondering!

We have lived in Houston area and LA Area for the past 30 years. Moving back and forth frequently. I keep wondering how Deanie will deal with California....

[buffyt]

Everyone should read TALES FROM THE LEFT COAST - it deals with the Communists and Hollywood Liberals.... Interesting stuff!