Well, I must admit a small amount of gratification about the coming "debate" between Barack Obama and Rick Warren at Saddleback Church. As an evangelical Christian myself, and a committed Democrat, I see the Democratic Party fulfilling Jesus's model much better than the Republicans.
My Pastor frequently notes that Jesus mentioned poverty in the New Testament far more than heaven and hell. The problem with compassionate conservatism is that you have to say it in the first place. We all know liberals are compassionate, and I've been shocked at some of the callous statements and positions widely adopted by Republicans.
For example, if I were a minority, especially a Hispanic, I would flee the Republican Party post haste. They are reverting to the most prejudiced, nativist arguments in their zealous drive to deport illegal aliens, even if it means splitting up families.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to the debate and am curious about the questions to be posed. For a long time, I've said the Christian religion is about more than just two issues. God bless you, Rick Warren, for recognizing that.
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- Willy Gissen
- In 2003, Willy Gissen founded Cut-It-Out Communications, a full-service public relations agency based in Hartsdale, New York. His organization specializes in the incorporation of online activities into traditional public relations programs, primarily for business-to-business clients.
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