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To: spatso
"I just don't get what purpose is served by trying to create a high octane mix of politics and faith."

But the far religious right has created a very high octane mix, but as I see it, they refuse to see that not only have their religion influenced their politics, but their politics have definitely influenced their religion, as well. And this goes far beyond topics like homosexuality or abortion. In my opinion, the bible is pretty clear on matters like that. However, in matters of taxation, social programs, etc., I think the bible is not very clear at all. We do know what we are called to do personally, but we don't always know what government is called to do or not do.

30 posted on 11/29/2008 7:16:21 AM PST by Texas_shutterbug
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To: Texas_shutterbug
But the far religious right has created a very high octane mix, but as I see it, they refuse to see that not only have their religion influenced their politics, but their politics have definitely influenced their religion, as well. And this goes far beyond topics like homosexuality or abortion. In my opinion, the bible is pretty clear on matters like that. However, in matters of taxation, social programs, etc., I think the bible is not very clear at all. We do know what we are called to do personally, but we don't always know what government is called to do or not do.

Years ago studying contemporary gospel messages we had to read Liberation Theology. The language is seductive in arguing that Jesus would stand with the poor against the rich of Latin America. The theology itself is based on the Gospels. But, implicit in the theology is a political agenda that encourages the poor to try and overcome the privilege of the rich. The flaw in the theology was not the application of the Gospels but in making the Gospels political. Is it not the same if we try and establish a conservative theology merely for political leverage?

44 posted on 11/29/2008 8:41:07 AM PST by spatso
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