[Texas_shutterbug]

" Do you not think the whole tone of this thread is a little unChristian? "

I do. There is no doubt that religion influences one's politics, and that politics influences one's religion.

Most here, however, would deny that second part. :)

[spatso]

There is no doubt that religion influences one's politics, and that politics influences one's religion.

Something here is going entirely over my head. Jesus was pretty contemptuous of all politics and took great effort to avoid being political. Jesus called us to the weak, the poor, the sick and the lesser among us. I just don't get what purpose is served by trying to create a high octane mix of politics and faith.