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Evangelicals Frustrated by Bush by: Bob King From an article by Ralph Z. Hallow THE WASHINGTON TIMES 'I'm not blaming the president, but religious conservatives have been doing politics for 25 years and, on every front, are worse off on things they care about,' said Gary Bauer, president of American Values. 'The gay rights movement is more powerful, the culture is more decadent, the life of not one baby has been saved, porn is in the living room, and you can't watch the Super Bowl without your hand on the off switch.' Nope, Gary, you shouldn't be blaming the President. Blaming opportunistic politicians for pandering a voting bloc to gain an election, making promises they know for a fact they cannot fulfill is something to be taken for granted. The blame, Sir, is yours. And it is a damning verdict testifying to your lack of faith. How dare I say that? Sir, I am one of many millions that can no longer stomach being called a Christian in public. It is not because I take issue with the words of Jesus, Sir; it's because of the lies people such as you put in His mouth. Jesus, Sir, was no social conservative. In fact, Mr. Baur, he used people such as you - the Sanhedrin, The Pharisees and Sadducees - as pointed examples of corrupt, legalistic parasites upon the dialog between Man and God. The message of Jesus is both simple and profound - that the relationship between Man and God is personal. That sacrifices are unnecessary. That if you do compromise toward the end of conservatism, it's not for your sake, but for the sake of your brother who is weaker in the faith. People like those you proudly claim as 'Good, Faithful Christians.' Have you or they read Matthew 5 lately? Love for Enemies 43'You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor[8] and hate your enemy.' 44But I tell you: Love your enemies[9] and pray for those who persecute you, 45that you may be sons 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. 46If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. - Matt. '5
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