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Moses answered the people, "Do not be afraid, for God has come to you only to test you and put his fear upon you, lest you should sin" — Exodus 20:20.In this particular passage the word "sin" is translated from the Hebrew word "chãtä" or "chëta" which means "missing the mark."  Moses is telling the Israelites that God is actively putting upon them a fear to help prevent them from straying away from the plan He, the Sovereign Creator, has for them.  It is important to note that the sinning from which God is saving the people is a different...

Scandals may blunt Dem attacks on GOPAnalysts say recent allegations erode Democrats' hopes to claim the moral high ground By BENNETT ROTH Copyright 2006 Houston Chronicle Washington Bureau May 5, 2006, 11:15PM WASHINGTON - For months, congressional Democrats have accused Republicans of fostering a "culture of corruption" that led to the Jack Abramoff lobbying scandal as well as the bribery conviction of Rep. Randy Cunningham of California. But the Democrats' plans to use corruption as a campaign issue have been undercut by the highlighting in the last few days of questionable conduct in the party's own ranks, according to political...