Choosing Between Republicans And Democrats Is Like Choosing Between Pharisees and Sadducees

Chuck Baldwin Live ^ | May 28, 2003 | Chuck Baldwin

[xyggyx]

Food For Thought From The Chuck Wagon May 28, 2003

When our Lord walked this earth, there were two major "parties" leading the Jewish people: the Pharisees and the Sadducees. Both of these groups posed major problems for Christ. Furthermore, though each group opposed the other, neither of them represented the truth. We have a very similar situation today in the United States with the two major political parties. In fact, the two major parties are eerily similar to those two problem-groups of Jesus' day.

Pharisees were the "conservatives" of their day. They believed in God and in personal morality. On the other hand, Sadducees were the "liberals" of their day. They were blatantly secular in philosophy and conduct. If they were yet with us today, Pharisees would doubtless feel right at home in the Republican Party, while Sadducees would fit right in with the Democratic Party.

While the Pharisees and Sadducees fiercely fought each other, they were both the enemies of Christ. When it came to supporting error and opposing truth, they were united. The same is true today with the Republican and Democratic parties.

Republicans and Democrats only argue about things that have to do with enriching each party's power and influence. On matters of substance, however, they are mostly united.

For example, neither party gives a flip about what the U.S. Constitution says. The only time they refer to it is when they seek an advantage over the other party. On the whole, elected public officials from both parties take their oath of office about as seriously as a lion takes the hissing of an opossum.

Beyond that, neither party believes in the principle of limited government. The size and scope of the federal government continues to skyrocket regardless of which party is in power. Republicans increase government by incurring debt; Democrats increase government by raising taxes. The result is the same: government gets bigger and bigger, while freedom gets smaller and smaller.

Furthermore, Pharisees and Sadducees alike supported Caesar. In fact, this was one of the central charges against Christ: He was seen as a rebel who refused to acknowledge the divine authority of Caesar. Because of this, Jesus was branded "unpatriotic." This ultimately led to His crucifixion. Conservatives today are doing the same thing.

Anyone who refuses to acknowledge that President Bush has been given divine authority to act outside the U.S. Constitution is branded as unpatriotic or worse. Several conservatives have even gone so far as to call G. W. Bush, "America's King." To them, Bush is Caesar, and America is an empire.

In the meantime, both parties continue to ignore or expunge the principles of truth and righteousness upon which our country was founded. Therefore, choosing between Republicans and Democrats is like choosing between Pharisees and Sadducees.

[xyggyx]

I think this guy is right-on

[50sDad]

So Judas could be said to be the Libertarian of his day?

[joebellis]

Agreed!

[jmaroneps37]

Yeah, right they're the same right, dope?

[wjcsux]

Be stupid, vote 3rd party!

[xyggyx]

Yeah, right they're the same right, dope?

I don't think that's what the article is saying. It doesn't say that the Pharisees and the Sadducees were the same people.

[cake_crumb]

So libertarians are now the Party of God?

[xrp]

More accurately, the Benedict Arnold or Peter Arnett of his day.

Who are Libertarians betraying? Most Ls adhere more to the US Constitution than the Republicans or Democrats.

Where in the Constitution does it read that government should give us health care? Nowhere, yet both Rs and Ds will push for that.

[xyggyx]

Be stupid, vote 3rd party!

Voting 3rd party might not be the best solution. I think it would be better to pressure your Republican senators and congressmen to be more conservative. We need to change the direction of an existing, established party to change this country for the better. I'm not sure if that's going to be any easier than getting a 3rd party candidate elected.

[Zavien Doombringer]

Very nice analogy!

[steve50]

So Judas could be said to be the Libertarian of his day?

Naw, Judas would be more like a Homeland Security agent.

[wjcsux]

We need to change the direction of an existing, established party to change this country for the better.
I agree 100%. Here in NM, Pete Domenici acts like a RINO unless he knows he is being watched.

[xrp]

That's a pretty bold statement considering voting for Democrats equates to voting for robbers (of your income) and voting for Republicans equates to voting for the morality police/executioners.

Given the choice of voting amongst a robber, a killer or a stupid person, I'd vote for the stupid person.

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

Conservatives gave the Republicans the majority in 1994.
Conservatives fought for Bush when Gore tried to hijack the election in 2000.
Conservatives fought to give Bush a Republican Congressional majority in 2002.

Republicans now control all three branches of government. Yet, you still cannot cut the size of government, seal the borders, and promote REAL tax reform

[WhiteGuy]

It's kinda like lunch.............

There are 2 choices on the menu.........

Dog poop sandwich and cat poop sandwich.

Pick either on and you're still gettin poop..........

My gop-bot friends acknowledge this fact because they work in the kitchen.........

I may have to dine on doody, but I will not help prepare the meal.

[E Rocc]

I'm not always fond of what the GOP does, but there's definitely a difference between the two. Voting for a Democrat because I'm annoyed at the Republican is like eating a pile of s*** because my steak wasn't done right. It's just not an option.

-Eric

[Zavien Doombringer]

You are pretty close, check this out;

Democrats: Takes money from the hardworker and give it to welfare recips.

Republicans: Takes money from the hardworker and gives it to other country's...Go figure...

Libertarians: Doesn't take hardworkers money, and abolishes the 16th admendment.

[xrp]

Libertarians need to work on their national defense positions and border control issues, however.

[wjcsux]

I really don't see any Republicans that come under the catagory of "morality police/executioners". The RATS tried to put that label on John Ashcroft because he is a "rule of law" guy. Most of the conservative GOP lawmakers may have their personal views on morality but they don't try forcing them on others. The RATS, on the other hand, don't have an issue with stealing your life, liberty or property.

[Dead Corpse]

Really? 800,000 man military costing billions annually and no one guarding the border vs. 80 million gun owners carrying whatever arms they wish, including on their property along the border costing not one red cent in taxes.

You wanna invade a country where 80 million people are armed and carrying everywhere?