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Church and State
Posted On: 04/29/2008 19:03:09
Upon hearing the news that San Antonio regional pastor John Hagee was raising attention in the media for endorsing McCain, I thought,"Why does a teacher of the Bible feel obligated to even sip at the alter of politics?" I recall a phrase much quoted, and less understood, written by Thomas Jefferson, "A wall of separation between church & state" I began to wonder why Thomas used the phrase "Church & State" and not "State & Church". I must preface the following with the knowledge that, Yes, the state of England forced "donations" to the Anglican Church. However, may I be so bold as to inquire, should Pastor and Politician be mixed? I think of the issue as a valve in the heart. Politics can, and should, be influenced by religion; and in most cases it is. This is logical to me because of the fact that religion, in general, implies that we humans must strive to better ourselves or model ourselves after a perfect image(Christ/Mohammed?/doing good works here on earth....whatever) This in turn nudges, if so ever slightly, politicians to lean towards honesty. Conversely, when a pastor/leader of religious group gets politics involved in the message, the message is subsequently tainted(Reverend Wright anyone?) so whatever truth one has received from the sermon is, in effect, nullified by political prejudice. What do you guys think?

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From: natethegrate1
04/30/2008 20:02:05
oops. this whole blog thing is new. Sorry I left that huge comment. I feel REALLY stupid.


From: iVoteRight
04/30/2008 18:15:30
We have a duty to God, family, and Country. Pastors, like anybody else, have a right to endorse who they want....publically or privately. Christians need to wake up because this country was built on Christian principles--and they're under attack big time by the likes of The ACLU and The Democrats. Jefferson wrote about this "supposed" wall in a letter to The Dansbury Baptists but you won't find it in The Law of The land--The Constitution. The Founding Fathers would be appalled at this secular facism we see today. Go to DC and look at The capitol Building--carved into the stone is Moses and The Ten Commandments. There are extremes in any religion--Wright has made a career off damning this country and race baiting while profiting off a system he supposedly despises. I want Pastors to be out there leading the fight because the mainstream media does not care--and we need balance in the court of public opinion.


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