President and Planned Parenthood Promoter?

Topic: Government

I've just been informed that President Bush and the Republican-controlled Congress have authorized the largest ever Title X funding to Planned Parenthood. Is this true? If so, how can Bush call himself pro-life, and how come evangelicals believe him?

President and Theologian part 3

Topic: GOVERNMENT

Thesis: President Bush, although a confessing Christian, is leading the nation astray by his actions.

I will publish links discussing Bush's actions relating to false worship as I have time. Feel free to send me links.

News Reports

White House
2004-01-15 New Orleans speech

Secular Media
2002-02-19 Japan Times

Christian Media

World Magazine Bush the Road Warrior

Commentary

World Magazine - To Bow or Not

Contra Bush

Kiyomasa Akashi, Japanese Christian missionary -- Shinto Perv[er]sion - - Fundamental Challenge to Japanese Christianity

World Evangelical Alliance - Denouncing the President Bush's Shinto Shrine Worship

Southern Nazarene University - Case study: U.S. President and his Shinto shrine visit

Worthy News - Bush 'Worship' at Shinto Temple Troubles Christians in Japan and U.S.

Doug Phillips - The Bible, Not the Koran, Mr. President
Doug Phillips - Political Polytheism

Commentary Pro Bush

[you can send me articles/commentary supporting Bush and I will post them here]

President and Theologian part 2

Topic: GOVERNMENT

Thesis: President Bush, although a confessing Christian, is leading the nation astray by his actions.

In opposition to my thesis, a friend gave me the book The Faith of George W. Bush (written by Stephen Mansfield) to which he added several comments. I don't agree that the book negates my thesis. Here are his comments, and my responses:

p. 95 - Bush believes that Jesus is the only way to heaven.

That may be personally true, but he has denied that the God of the Bible is not the God of all religions more than once (here, here [or here], and here) in public.
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p. 122 - Bush believes government may fund religion but may not create or sponsor a state church.

(I don't see the connection)
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(see following references) - Bush, as president/politician, promotes the freedom and respect for many religions. This is not his Christian doctrinal belief, it is his duty to uphold his office and the American motto "freedom of religion."

1. Kerry and others have been criticized for being personally opposed to abortion but refusing to act on it. Bush should not be evaluated differently.

2. Does Bush have the right to encourage following a soul-damning religion? And is this what our founders wanted - freedom for ALL religions?

p. 140 - calls Islam peaceful vs. [Franklin] Graham calls Islam hateful.
Which is it? How can he call Islam peaceful? Christians are being slaughtered, raped, and enslaved daily in the Sudan by Muslims (for instance).

p. 142 - president in democracy vs. preacher in chief.
He can't have it both ways. Idolatry is not an option for anyone, president or no. Beliefs are not what you say you believe, they are what you are willing to die for. He says privately "Jesus is the only way to heaven" but states publically that there are many ways to heaven.
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Bush is a born again believer in Jesus Christ.
He can't have it both ways. Idolatry is not an option for anyone, president or no.

President and Theologian

Topic: GOVERNMENT

Question: Is George Bush committing or encouraging idolatry with his public statements and actions?

Context: Bush's actions: remarks about Islam, participation in National Cathedral services and the National Day of Prayer, visiting a Shinto shrine.

Thesis: President Bush, although a confessing Christian, is leading the nation astray by his actions.

For starters: he has publicly stated that Muslims and Christians worship the same God. He has worshipped at a Shinto shrine in Japan (more comments and more). In his inaugural speech, he referred to the Koran as part of the basis of the character of our nation, along with the Ten Commandments, the Sermon on the Mount, and "the varied faiths of our people."

Please consider the following arguments. Are the incidents reported incorrectly? Are my interpretations incorrect? Should Bush, or any Christian, be rebuked for doing these things?

My Muslim argument is:

A. Bush proclaims Islam to be a way to the one true God.
B. The Bible teaches us that the way to the one true God is through Christ Jesus, who is Himself God.
C. Bush is publicly denying what he claims to believe.
D. Christians should rebuke Bush for false teaching.

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My Shinto argument is:

A. Bush performed an act of worship at a Shinto shrine.
B. Both Japanese Christians, the Japanese press, and the Prime Minister of Japan recognize this as an act of worship.
C. The 2nd Commandment forbids this.
D. Japanese and Korean Christians have endured great persecution to avoid this idolatrous Shinto worship.
E. Bush engaged in public idolatry (even if it was only a "little pinch of incense to Caesar")
F. Bush's acts were unnecessary and a great detriment to our Christian brothers in Japan, Korea, etc.

Uz and Buz Arrives

We're here. I wanted another name, but it wasn't available. Stay tuned for more stuff.