Katherine Harris encourages people of all faiths to engage in government

Katherine Harris Campaign Press Release ^ | August 26, 2006 | Harris for Senate campaign

[JulieRNR21]

STATEMENT OF CLARIFICATION

TAMPA--In a recent article published in the Florida Baptist Witness, Congresswoman Katherine Harris was asked to comment on the interplay of faith and politics in the public square. In the interview, Harris was speaking to a Christian audience, addressing a common misperception that people of faith should not be actively involved in government. Addressing this Christian publication, Harris provided a statement that explains her deep grounding in Judeo-Christian values.

Bryan Rudnick, Harris for Senate Campaign Manager stated, "I joined this campaign because Congresswoman Harris is a passionate supporter of Israel, the Jewish people and always has the best interests of all Floridians at heart. As the grandson of Holocaust survivors, I know that she encourages people of all faiths to engage in government so that our country can continue to thrive on the principles set forth by our Founding Fathers, without malice towards anyone."

In Congress, Katherine Harris has consistently supported pro-Israel legislation. Representative Harris co-sponsored numerous resolutions including: H. Con. Res. 248, to honor the life and work of Simon Wiesenthal and to reaffirm Congress' commitment to the fight against anti-Semitism and all forms of intolerance; H.Con.Res. 392, to recognize the 58th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel; H.Con.Res. 101, to push for the European Union to add Hezbollah to its list of terrorist organizations; and H.Res. 575, to stress that Hamas and other terrorist organizations should not take part in elections held by the Palestinian Authority.

As a Florida State Senator, Katherine Harris co-sponsored S. 3062, the Holocaust and Yom Hashoah Victims Resolution, encouraging observation of the day to remember the horrific tragedy of the Holocaust. While serving as Secretary of State, Congresswoman Harris advocated for funding for the Florida - Israel Linkage Institute to promote business/ cultural/educational/technological exchanges, and she traveled to Israel for personal and professional purposes. As Harris frequently reminds voters in her campaign speeches for the U.S. Senate, she is committed to standing by Israel.

[ChessExpert]

That was a good clarification. It really wasn't necessary for any but the willfully obtuse. The atheists often hide behind the Jews, Hindus, Buddhists, etc. etc., taking false umbrage on their behalf.

But I'm sure that, like Mel Gibson, she has not clarified or apologized enough, or in the proper way. (Paraphrasing someone else) You were sitting, now stand, now kneel, now look sad, now look very sad, not that sad, now in the morning, the afternoon, on a hill, in a valley, etc.

Many of her critics are phony. Her belief in God conflicts with their fundamental rejection of God. All subsequent criticisms are just a cover.

[popdonnelly]

Katherine Harris is going to lose big time. Get over it.

[Obadiah]

Say her remarks in the paper yesterday and made a contribution to her campaign that day.

[Rodney King]

If you don't think that people who are not from Florida should post on these threads, why don't you just post in the Florida section?

[Rodney King]

Katherine Harris is going to lose big time. Get over it.

By playing this charade, when Harris loses she gets to state that Harris would have one except for people like you. That is why she keeps posting therse threads to News/Activism even thought she repeatedly states that non-floridians shouldn't be posting on the threads.

[durasell]

You're kidding?

[ChessExpert]

I knew that at some point, Katherine Harris would be criticized for being too inclusive. Yes, there is the question of Islam, as per your post. And how about the Wiccans, Satanists, etc. etc.?

But to be fair, is KH supposed to list all the religions of the world a make a pronouncement on them. Of course not.

She is merely emphasizing traditional American values that have often been referred to as Judeo-Christian, or more simply as Christian. In this country, these values originate primarily from Christianity.

As to your last statement, "All cultures are equal!" I'm sure you do not believe that, and neither do I.

[Earthdweller]

"Bryan Rudnick,....I know that she encourages people of all faiths to engage in government so that our country can continue to thrive on the principles set forth by our Founding Fathers, without malice towards anyone.""

Wow...Rudnick sure pitches a fast 180.

I like what Bryan Rudnick has to say. Why isn't he running? :)

[ChessExpert]

It's not over till the fat lady sings.

Karl Marx was a big believer in inevitability. And I think he was wrong on everything.

I liked the poster who said it would be a miracle if she wins. Perhaps.

[the invisib1e hand]

not quite a clarification...

[durasell]

No doubt a Judeo-Christian miracle based firmly on the religious beliefs of our Founding Fathers and campaign manager's grandparents.

[GOPsupporterFL]

She's a staunch conservative. She's the only one running with any guts. She's also the only one running who sticks to her principles. We need more politicians like that.

The media had a field day distorting her position. Their attacks usually wear off when countered with the truth.

Let's get her the nomination and then highlight her honesty and integrity in the face of her opponents' debauchery.

[ChessExpert]

she is committed to standing by Israel.

Can you say that about Democrats these days?

But this is just too real.

It’s just as with Mel Gibson. He shoots his mouth off when drunk the same day a Muslim shoots six Jewish women in Seattle, and who do the atheists yammer about as being a dangerous anti-Jewish bigot?

Bigot:
a person obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices; especially : one who regards or treats the members of a group (as a racial or ethnic group) with hatred and intolerance

From some of the postings I’ve seen, I’ve concluded there is a lot of anti-Christian bigotry from the atheist right on FreeRepublic. And if you don’t think these people are “fundies” just question evolution and you’ll soon know.

[stands2reason]

Well, at least Jews are okay now. Sikhs, Buddhists, deists and atheists still not acceptable, but I know I'm in the minority there.


I don't like her blaming her audience for her comments. It's tacky to assume your audience is bigoted and play on that.

[Zeroisanumber]

Many of her critics are phony. Her belief in God conflicts with their fundamental rejection of God. All subsequent criticisms are just a cover.

Her belief in a religious litmus test for service in government conflicts with my belief in a secular, inclusive state.

We're fighting enough religious bigots over in the ME, we don't need them here at home.

[ChessExpert]

Christianity is not Islam.

[stands2reason]

Why does the title not match the body?

[GOPsupporterFL]

She was just saying that her comments were taken way out of proportion. The media is looking to harpoon her and they are distorting her comments.

[Zeroisanumber]

Christianity is not Islam.

No but there is a small, ugly, minority of Christians who would quite happily deny non-Christians their rights if they could get away with it. Harris' little Dominionist speech has certainly churned them to the surface here on FR.

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

Thanks Julie, for the wonderful post.