Does Bush's religious faith inappropriately dictatate policy

I feel the need to lighten things up a little:
A skeptic is a person who, When he sees the handwriting on the
wall claims it's a forgery.

You have to wonder about humans, they think God is dead and Elvis is alive

husker, Elvis IS alive! I saw him in Las Vegas. c.i.

And Bush's faith is in LV also!

President Bush is a Christian and the major religion in the US is Chrisitanity. Do you think all Christians have their political opinions influenced by their religion?

I don't!

ci:

That was me in Las Vagas, not Elvis!

This thread should have been titled "Bigots Bash Christianity Here".

Main Entry: big·ot
Pronunciation: 'bi-g&t
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle French, hypocrite, bigot
Date: 1661
: a person obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices

I don't think the Bigot Bush has bashed Christianity yet - gees, get off his back!

Cud'a fooled me! c.i.

Sounds like we're getting pretty far afield of the question.

The answer to the question posed, in my opinion, is "YES -- Bush's religious faith INAPPROPRIATELY dictates policy."

Although I would probably amend that to read, "Bush's hypocritical reading of his religious faith INAPPROPRIATELY dictates policy -- and if not policy -- way too much of what he tries to cram down our throats.

NOTE: I did not mention Christianity -- and I did not bash it. In fact, if you think of what I said carefully, you'll see I was defending Christianity.

Agree right down the line, Frank. Real Christianity positively needs defense these days...! I tend to separate the "Christians" from the Christians, and the former are doing more harm to religion than any of us non-believers.

Actually, I'd like to add a question: do you think Bush is a credit to Christianity?

Frank Apisa, renowned and noted agnostic, defender of the Christian faith.

Was that Rod Serling I just saw?

If anyone is bashing Christianity it is Bush. With his constant references to his religion, wondrous God, power of prayer, faith based initiatives and etc. People don't not want the president of the US a secular nation selling his religion on a full time basis. Those of us who were ambivalent about religion are beginning to cast a jaundiced eye upon religion particularly Bush's brand and all it's foibles. Thus we now have what is perceived Christianity bashing.

I hope the atheist and agnostic posters on this thread will keep in mind that they can sound off on religion without insulting those who are believers.
Sometimes you sound downright evangelical. LOL

Husker--loved the joke!

Bush's personal religious faith should not be generalized. The greater majority of all Christians as well as Muslims, Hindus, Buddists, agnostics, atheists and spiritualists are good people deserving of their beliefs and ways of life (plus other groups not metioned here). Please remember we love all - period!

BillW, Generalizing on religion is bad - and I'm guilty of it too! However, we must all admit that this president goes overboard in his religious zeal about 'god' and 'praying.' We don't expect a Jimmy Carter or John Kennedy, but this guy goes to extremes to let everybody know he's a christian, and it does get tiresome. c.i.

I always thought one's religious faith (or absence thereof) should be an entirely personal matter, kept to oneself and family and church. It shouldn't be on a bumper sticker, expressed to coworkers, used in a political campaign -- even MENTIONED in a political campaign. It's a habit of mind I admit to: people who talk loudly about their faith are the ones I least believe have one -- a little like people who talk about sexual exploits too much!

Amen, Tartarin.

I stole this from Diane from another thread and feel it is very, very relevant here - thanks Diane



If someone puts their personal beliefs into the public arena for effect, then those personal beliefs are fair game - not a generalization of the belief.