I watch some of the multimillionire televangelist on tv(rarely), politicians, etc. A lot of them believe if Jesus were here today-he'd be a card carrying member of the Republican party. Maybe Jesus wants to cut all social spending for the poor to fund tax cuts for the rich??
Why do some people think Jesus is a Republican?
2006-08-31 12:12:20 · 23 answers · asked by Villain 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Jesus isn't even American!
2006-08-31 12:13:22 · answer #1 · answered by RichardKleen 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This phenomena you speak of is wholly ironic, when you stop to consider that Jesus was actually a rebel in his time while conservatives, by most any definition, are not. In fact, a conservative may be defined as one who lives and votes with one foot on the ground to keep the room from moving, all the while failing to realize that the room is moving because the earth turns on its axis and no amount of foot dragging is going to change that.
Seriously: I hope you will read a copy of John Dean's book, "Conservatives Without Conscience." This book will answer your questions and I HOPE encourage dialog among "conservatives" & "liberals" alike. Good Luck!
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2006-08-31 19:31:55 · answer #2 · answered by suzanne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because He is. He'd choose the right way, wouldn't He? Most of the poor are poor because they choose to be. They look forward to a nice "program" or such, to pull them up from poverty, no? What happened to "Help Themselves."? The "rich" already pay a MAJORITY of the taxes in this great country. For what? I'll tell you for what. To fund "programs". JJ has really gottten to you, hasn't he? God bless America.
2006-08-31 19:22:24 · answer #3 · answered by Johnny P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If anything, he was a Socialist. I guess. Actually, he was strictly non-political, and said so. "my kingdom is not of this world." The hypocritical buffoons on the religious stations are just talking smack, as usual. What a bunch of hypocritical liars! Jesus would rip off their jewels, wigs, and designer clothes and chase the whole bunch out of the temple.
2006-08-31 19:20:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus was definitely a Republican. He hung around with a bunch of long-haired religious fanatics, he lived with his mama until he was in his thirties, half the government hated him, and he was always sitting on his a** whenever something needed to be done.
2006-08-31 19:23:54 · answer #5 · answered by Wolfeblayde 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Republicans tend to lean more to Biblical teachings than Liberals do.
I dont agree, I think hed be down the middle Independent. Politics and Religion dont mix.
2006-08-31 19:14:26 · answer #6 · answered by sweetie_baby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's crazy. those TV Evangelist are just plain crooks as fair as I can see. It is so wrong to invoke Jesus in a political sense at all, but then again look at history. Yep....money sure can make you crazy!...(wish I had a little though!! I mean a lot, lets be honest here!)
2006-08-31 19:16:51 · answer #7 · answered by kickinupfunf 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think Jesus should be used for political gain, no matter if a televangelist says so.
2006-08-31 19:19:44 · answer #8 · answered by James 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that if Jesus stuck to the beliefs of true equality, unconditional love, and loving neighbor as yourself...well then, he couldn't choose any vicious political party could he?
2006-08-31 19:15:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well as King of kings and Lord of lords..... all politicians and world leaders..... prime ministers to Kings.... will stand before him accountable for the things they have done in leadership positions.... republicans... democrats..... independant.....communist.... He has no "political affiliation" .... he is the top of the chain
2006-08-31 19:24:02 · answer #10 · answered by PreacherTim63(SFECU) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cause they have the wrong idea about jesus. if he were anything, he'd be a card carrying democrat. i think he already dealt w/ republicans & he didn't seem too fond of them; only in his day they were called pharisees.
2006-08-31 19:15:18 · answer #11 · answered by lady sixx 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋