Christians Worried About Miers' Beliefs

AP via Yahoo ^ | October 7, 2005 | Rachel Zoll

[Southside_Chicago_Republican]

I'm not sure why this is relevent, except maybe as a way to figure out what makes Harriet Miers tick; or as a way to stir people up.

I'm not evangelical, so I don't have a horse in this race.

[k2blader]

So you're assuming only evangelicals "have a horse in this race" ??

[Graybeard58]

But church involvement alone has not been enough to assuage Christian conservatives

What's it going to take? That she preach a sermon to the Judicial Committee?

[JamesP81]

It's important to remember that there are some 'christian' churches that sermonize in favor of legalized abortion and a number of other things the bible teaches is wrong. One of these (not everyone of them, but many) is the Episcopalian church.

That being said, I'm familiar with the type of church Valley View is. I can say, with nearly 100% certainty, that she is pro-life. It's unlikely the pastor of that church would've allowed a pro-choice sunday school teacher.

[Southside_Chicago_Republican]

No. I used to be evangelical, but it's been a long time since I was, so I don't have a good grip on the dynamics of that community any more.

[KingKongCobra]

Interesting article, let me summarize.

Everybody in it who knows Harriet or her church says "Yep, pro-life".
But, two professors of some kind of religious study programs say "Maybe not".

Did I miss anything?

[Southside_Chicago_Republican]

Yeah, that's about right.

[bahblahbah]

Couldn't they have settled by having multiple services with different worship styles with possibly different pastors?

[loboinok]

"I'm not sure why this is relevent,"

To Evangilicals it is very relevent!
From what I have read of the beliefs of the Church and Miers...she is rock solid!
To those who think there is a difference between politics and Religion... I would say that you have a very poor understanding of American history and politics!

[loboinok]

Make that...American history, politics and Religion.

[Southside_Chicago_Republican]

I would agree that it is very relevant to evangelicals. And, by the way, I do have a good understanding and appreciation for the role of religion in American history, thank you. It's just that the last time I remember hearing a person's religious beliefs scrutinized so closely was when Pope Benedict was elected.

[GarySpFc]

I have been associated with the churches of Christ/independent Christian Churches for 35 years. I also was a vice-president of a large pro-life organization for many years, and actually worked on two major Bible translations to effect a pro-life view. I have also read everything I can uncover about Miers, including talking to an individual who has known her since she served on the city council. That said, I believe in the very depths of my soul this is a Proverbs 31 lady who will defend the sanctity of the unborn, and will read and interpret her Bible and the Constitution like an orginalist.

[HelloooClareece]

Good post. Let's see.....we are reasonably certain that she is:

a) pro-life
b) pro 2nd amendment
c) pro-business
d) pro-patriot act

This is more info than I have ever had on ANY justice to date. Yes, including Roberts. I wish everyone would STFU and let the hearings begin.

[loboinok]

"It's just that the last time I remember hearing a person's religious beliefs scrutinized so closely was when Pope Benedict was elected."

President Bush's beliefs were vetted pretty thoroughly as well!

[loboinok]

"I believe in the very depths of my soul this is a Proverbs 31 lady who will defend the sanctity of the unborn, and will read and interpret her Bible and the Constitution like an orginalist."

How right you are!

[Duke Wayne]

Now James Dobson is rethinking his endorsement for Harriet Miers. This is not good. Also I will say it again, when guys like Harry Reid and Pat Leahey give the old thumbs up to someone it usually is not for the good of conservatism.

[Southside_Chicago_Republican]

Did he say why?

[Migraine]

This is more info than I have ever had on ANY justice to date. Yes, including Roberts. I wish everyone would STFU and let the hearings begin.

Hear, hear! I agree; well, at least she USED to be a semi-stealth nominee. However, those who should be on her side seem to have this insatiable need to smoke her out. Go figure. Sometimes, we are too clever by half.

[counterpunch]

As Bush's personal friend and personal lawyer, not to mention holding the same position in the Bush White House that John Dean held in the Nixon White House, Miers is just the person Kennedy, Durbin, Biden, Leahy, and Schumer will love to interrogate for hours on end.

By the time its all over, the public won't be able to tell if they just watched a confirmation hearing or an impeachment trial. What did Bush know and when did he know it? We're about to find out.

[gridlock]

If we bemoan Supreme Court justices deciding cases based on their personal vies about things like abortion and affirmative action, should we be concerned about Harriet Mier's opinion on these issues. Doesn't that mean we just want her to cheat our way, instead of the other way?

I am far more interested in her judicial philosophy. We should look for people who take a limited view of constructionism and let the chips fall where they may.