Do you think the evangelical movement actually worships Bush to some extent?
961838
Worship is too strong a word, I don't think they pray to him. But he's a revered figure to many evangelicals. This is why when Bush is criticized, it doesn't sit well with them, and they readily brand the critics as un-American or even as traitors.
275065
I, for one, shall pray - that the Good Lord shed His Light on the US President's path, for Bush is the United States' President, and our duly elected Leader, at least for now.\n...What is the harm in praying for our fellow human beings : especially, when they are themselves feeling down and out ?\nEven Jesus would have approved of it !
527211
Yes! This is what they think about instead really helping the poor, being merciful and kind, and setting a Christ like example. They also worry about how they will fill their Lexus SUV Jesus Fish Stickered vehicle with gasoline and still give to the new carpet fund at church/
152650
I think that's the essence of the deception of the Bush administration and in many ways the entire republican party. That is, talking about Christian values while not really having any. Would Jesus wage war? What about "turn the other cheek"? Would jesus give tax cuts to the wealthy while ignoring the poor? Bush claims he's pro-life, but starting a war that causes thousands of innocent lives to perish is certainly not pro-life in my opinion. Probably one of the most devout christian presidents we have ever had is Jimmy Carter (a democrat). He has recently been very critical of Bush's presidency. I think his criticism is interesting because Carter himself, is a deeply religious man. I'm not a christian myself, but i have a tremendous amount of respect for christians who actually uphold christian values, but at the same time recognize the values of our constitution. I think Carter does an amazing job of balancing these and he's the role model of a true christian patriot. Bush is the exact opposite. He gives the Chrstian faith a bad name and he disrespects both the values of the Constitution and the Bible at the same time. It amazes me that most Christians think he's on their side. It simply amazes me.
764858
Yes, he's just as much a nutjob as the terrorists.\nBush has said many times -- a bunch of them on video tape -- that he gets directions from god on how to conduct the affairs of the US.  I doubt the Palestinians are making any of this up.\n\nFrankly, that doesn't say much about "god's" judgement -- you'd think "god" would have had an exit strategy for Iraq, or that he would have known what a mess it would become, or that he would have known that Bush wouldn't catch Bin Laden when he invaded Afghanistan..."god" sure has a pretty poor track record when it comes to making US political decisions.  Or, could it be that "god" doesn't really tell Bush anything, and he came up with all these hairbrained schemes on his own?  :)
785552
Your question answers itself, of course it's his pals and cronies doing it that's one of his perks. Being a devout Christian he will tell you that," He's casting his bread upon the waters and after many days it shall return".. This in  plain language means he is buying friends and influencing people,the Bush Family never miss a chance to line their pockets!.
334894
George Bush sure does !\nAnd a handful of Iranian religious fanatics also do !
888980
Nice question...too bad some cannot differentiate between what the word evangelical means, and the term for that particular form of pseudo-Christianity called Evangelical.
885217
Evangelical is not a domination but something that a group of christian call them self. Some believe in speaking in tongues, like I do. Other believe that was just for the first century church.
767596
Not all of us evangelicals are in the GOP's pocket. I switched my registration to the Democrats because of the GOP's disdain for Jesus' message of taking care of the poor, the hungry and the sick. It's impossible NOT to mix faith and politics, because if we don't vote our convictions, doesn't that make us hypocrites?\n\nI'm an evangelical, pro-life Democrat and proud of it. I don't like the extreme positions of either party's leadership, but I hope that a lot of others like me can get together and annoy the leadership enough that they'll change.\n\nCheck out the blog entry I just posted about Ted Haggard.
133992
I don't know, it's hard to take seriously a man who believes that Jesus helped him get elected as president. I'm sure he's got some smarts but it doesn't seem to be his shining feature.
22119
No doubt that it's God. But right now, Bush thinks he does!
719612
Maybe Bush is the Antichrist.
84338
Yes, indeed I do.  In fact I have a book on it lying around here somewhere.\n\nI disagree with the President sometimes on the policies that he decides to promote, but I don't doubt that in him beats the heart of a true Christian.
700165
Wow-very very true! I can't believe you picked up on that.I thought I was the only one. \n\nyou are very perceptive. Don't Libs understand that it's Christianity that makes them act that way?\n\neverybody listen to this guy-he knows what he's talking about.
481426
This is a fair question to ask. If Bush bases his personal integrity around his religious beliefs, then acting in a duplicitous way casts both him and his beliefs in a very negative light. This then becomes a political issue.\n\nBut, does anyone seriously believe Bush?
579757
I think if that's true, then Bush should submit to some drug testing. We don't need church-nutz ruining the country for the people that actually have to end up living in it.\nFreedom OF religion also means freedom FROM it, and from the 'end times' types that forgot to take their medz etc.