Why do republicans pretend to be Christians?

But that's still closer to a Christian ideal than building the world's most expensive bureaucracy in the name of waging constant war on the other side of the planet. Neither democrats nor republicans do very well in this regard, but democrats do much, MUCH better -- their ridiculously large bureaucracy at least isn't predicated on the need for constant death and destruction.

 

links, and source please.

 

Yes!

Invading someone's body and invading their bank account? No, that's not even remotely the same.

Just sayin'.

 

Wait. I'm about to argue with myself, here -- the democrats don't really do that much better in terms of death and destruction. They just talk like they're against it while putting forth exactly the same policies. Much like republicans and welfare, come to think of it.

But those are the politicians. The people voting for the democrats often do so specifically because the democrats promise (regardless of whether or not they deliver) less war.

 

Originally Posted by Daybreaker

But that's still closer to a Christian ideal than building the world's most expensive bureaucracy in the name of waging constant war on the other side of the planet. Neither democrats nor republicans do very well in this regard,

Democrats are so much better? Who was President in WWI? I'll skip WWII because war was declared on us. How about Korea, Vietnam? Kosovo? Our first involvement in Afghanistan helping to drive the Russians out? Then we have Libya. How do you figure that's much better than when Republicans were in office? Don't forget, we were attacked by those in Afghanistan.

 

You do not speak for God. I do.

 

Not a christian.

 

Q: Why do republicans pretend to be christians?

A: Because the sheeple will believe anything they say.

 

Many politicians pretend (certainly not 'all'); and that is to garner (money) VOTES for themselves.

 

LOL!, and the general consensus was that liberals don't have a sense of humor. Well, with ths one at least-- you proved them wrong.

 

And the Democratic platform supports everything unChristian…abortion and same sex marriage. How is it that Obama…claims he is a Christian…(I doubt he is as the most beautiful thing on earth to him is the sound of the Muslim worship call) and does not go to church…(too much security needed-yet he goes on late night television shows…and has played more rounds of golf than any other president in history I might add) he believes in abortion even infanticide…and gay marriage. He also is racist against whites…you want the quotes I will supply them.

 

Unless you are for zero taxation and government, you really don't have much of an argument. By the way, how do you plan to fund your "Christian" wars if not by taxation?

 

Republicans generally hate the idea of giving to poor people because they think it's every man for himself and welfare is just for lazy, stupid people. Jesus never condemn paying taxes but actually said that you SHOULD pay taxes. Let's see all of these studies showing republicans giving more than democrats. Is it taking the average person or total donations, because that makes a huge difference, because it's not about the total sum, but the average individual sum. Is it including charity work, because I've read that liberals generally give more time to charity work. Does it subtract "charity" that is given to hate groups like the Mormon Church or the American Family Association, or other groups that have little or nothing to do with actually helping the poor? "Charity" is a vague term and people can give to these "charities" for reasons that have nothing to do with actually helping people in need.

I mean, look at this study:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/20/study-less-religious-stat_n_1810425.html

It shows Utah as giving the most. Hmm, what a surprise -it's right around 10%, which is the amount that Mormons believe they're supposed to give to the church. And what does the church do with this money? Just feed the poor and give them medical care? Nope, they funnel millions of that money into oppressing gay people. Yeah, that's really helping those in need. It's a political organization - not a charity.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/15/us/politics/15marriage.html?_r=1&pagewanted=all




Whatever you say about democrats is irrelevant. It's a false dichotomy. Democrats could have a platform based on eating babies and stealing from the poor and it wouldn't change anything. It doesn't change the fact that the majority of Christians belong to a party that worships selfishness, hates poor people, embraces violence, and is overly judgmental. I never said anything about how they should be democrats instead.

Also, it's hilarious that you talk about building "the largest most expensive bureaucracy in the world has ever seen." Right, I'm sure all of the military bases all over the world and having the most expensive, most extensive military in the world, as well as overlapping Homeland Security BS has nothing to do with that. lol. Largest, most expensive bureaucracy for helping those in need? Screw that! Largest, most expensive bureaucracy in the world so we can bomb the crap out of everyone? That's exactly what Jesus wanted!"

Funny.

 

Yeah but look how much easier it is to cast off your personal responsibility for helping other people on everyone else (i.e. the government). What would the typical lazy-ass American prefer - sacrificing their own time and money for the sake of helping others or vote for a Democrat every couple years and walk away thinking they've done their civic duty and the government will take care of the details? It's a no-brainer.

 

What Christian wars? Seems to me they would be called American wars. How did religion seep into your fantasy concerning war?

 

Yah, couldn't possibly be that those altruistic Republicans, giving so generously from the heart, get substantial tax breaks for charitable donations. No, impossible...

 

Easy answer. George W. Bush.

 

You are either purposefully attempting to spread disinformation, or are completely ignorant about the subject of Christianity. I personally think it's a little of both.

 

Exactly! Where is the outrage of the OP about Obama's fake Christianity?

I think we all know what is going on here.

BTW, to discern is not to judge, at least not in the Biblical sense.

 

What kind of answer is that? Tell us how religion or Christianity to be specific is responsible for these wars?

 

When God told Dubya to invade Iraq, I take it you were asleep.

 

But he did say this "‘You wicked, lazy servant!" to the man who was given a little bit of money and did not work to make more. He then took what little that lazy servant had been given and gave it to the hard working one and sent the lazy servant to hell. Mathew 25:14-28.

 

All you conservative Republicans support these wars don't you? Would Jesus have supported these wars? I don't think so.

 

And what was wrong with invading a country that refused to abide by the 19 resolutions put out by the UN? And what was wrong with taking out the despot saddam so he wouldn't be able to mass murder more than the 350,000 of his own people that he already slaughtered?

 

Look at these wars the way GOD would look at them. GOD would be in total support of us going to war against the axis of evil nations who take their jihad war instructions from Satan himself.