American paradox: You usually have to be both Christian and anti-Christ to succeed in politics.

[ZombieHorde]

Matthew 5

33 “Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.’ 34 But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; 35 or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. 36 And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black. 37 All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.

Our politicians take oaths, which is a direct violation of Christ's teaching.

38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’[h] 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. 41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. 42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.

No politician is going to win elections by saying we should not defend ourselves, even in a court of law.

43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47 And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Politicians won't go very far saying we should love our enemies, such as Osama bin Laden, Al Qaeda, The KKK, rapists, child molesters, etc.

We could go on and on. A politician has to hold views that are the opposite of Christ's teachings in order to be elected, yet at the same time, the same politician has to identify as a Christian in order to get elected. There are some exceptions, but this absurd situation is the general rule.

[The Magistrate]

1. As The Man Said, Sir...

"Christianity has not been tried and found wanting. It has been found hard and not tried."

[PETRUS]

2. If they aren't really Christians -

What is their religion, really? Maybe this?

[The Magistrate]

3. I Suspect Something More On This Line, Sir....

[PETRUS]

4. Well, looks like their sense of ceremony is right up there with the major faiths...

[ZombieHorde]

8. I think it's been found offensive by many who identify with it. nt

[OldEurope]

5. I'm reading a book

"Deer Hunting with Jesus" by Joe Bageant.
Very interesting book, explaining some of those strange believings. According to this book, it is not really the Bible they are refering to. It is the preacher. He tells them what to believe and so they do. Each to their own. So that could be some hope for the others: Too many different sorts of "Christianity".

[valerief]

6. Jesus, I'm so sick of hearing about Jesus. nt

[HiPointDem]

7. kr