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Originally Posted by tstew
Mike Williamson, part of the problem is that even many white Christians are starting to see through the manipulation of our religious views through purely rhetorical positions and decades of the actions not adding up.
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How do you explain the appointments of Samuel Alito and John Roberts? George W. did not give us rhetoric when it came to appointing constructionist judges, he delivered. Did Ford make a mistake with Stevens? Yes. Did Reagan believe O'Conner and Kennedy would vote conservatively? Yes. Did Bush, Sr. believe Souter was more conservative than what he's turned out to be? Yes. I don't believe for a second that Ford, Reagan or Bush would have appointed these disappointing judges to the SC had they known how they would've voted on the SC. There has been no manipulation, only deception on the part of the nominees as to where their sentiments were on conservative issues.
A vast majority of black Christians vote pocketbook issues. Too many white Christians did as well this year. My contention is that although important, voting for monetary reasons while ignoring the deaths of millions of innocent children is wrong. Which is more important, my bank account or babies? Jesus said, "The poor you will always have with you." Helping the less fortunate is a challenge for every generation. It is a cause that needs to be addressed, but primarily it should be the responsibility of the Church, not government. Protecting the lives of the defenseless seems more like a responsibility of the government, rather than allowing the murder of such. Jesus said "of such is the kingdom of heaven" when speaking of children. He said that if we would harm any of his children our end would be better drowning in the depths of the sea than to have to deal with Him in judgement for it.
I am confused why so many Christians can't see it.
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