[sinkspur]

Bush should get out of the business of trying to act as America's 'First Theologian.'

He's not acting as a "theologian" (you stole that reference from Pat Robertson anyway).

The alternative to saying good things about Islam for public consumption is to essentially endorse all the hatred that is being poured out against Muslims, including those who do nothing but try to live their lives the best they can.

Bush may believe or not believe what he is saying, but it is a good thing he is saying it.

All the hysteria being poured out by evangelicals and folks on this website are exactly why it is a good thing he is saying it.

[Sir Gawain]

So lying is not a big deal for a Christian? Cool.

[PresbyRev]

I wasn't aware that Robertson has used that reference to what Bush has been doing, but by presuming to make theological declarations for the consumption of anyone, Bush is acting as a sort of theologian.

You really ought not accuse people of stealing, they might accuse you of being an ass.

[mikenola]

winning of hearts and minds, ya know.

[F16Fighter]

"All the hysteria being poured out by evangelicals and folks on this website are exactly why it is a good thing he is saying it."

But one might also say Catholics may already have their hands full and distracted by other more newsworthy concerns at this time.

"The alternative to saying good things about Islam for public consumption is to essentially endorse all the hatred that is being poured out against Muslims..."

Baloney. The alternative is merely to simply to convey "best wishes" on this "Ramadan Holiday." Any reference by the President to Islam "bring[ing] hope and comfort to over 1 billion people worldwide," OR "Islam affirm [ing] God's justice" is a blatant lie. Unless you happen to think otherwise...

[Paulie]

"All the hysteria being poured out by evangelicals and folks on this website are exactly why it is a good thing he is saying it."

I disagree.

[ApesForEvolution]

So, words don't mean things? You have a knack for being a blind GOP loyalist.