Christian is to be a "Christ like". Jesus never got involved in war, nor politics. George Bush really a Christian? How about those who vote, are you guys a Christian? I did not vote nor interested in Politics. and yes, I am a Christian. I also do not judge.
2007-04-10 20:07:12 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Pres. Bush uses Christianity when it furthers his agenda. After his Presidency is over, you will never hear him mention the word Jesus again.
2007-04-10 20:17:11 · answer #1 · answered by liberty11235 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You just did. You judged those in government, George Bush in particular, as being not "Christ like", not being Christians.
1 Cor 10:23-24 does not forbid politics, holding office or voting.
2007-04-10 20:17:54 · answer #2 · answered by J. 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't think George Bush fits the description of what "Christian" is supposed to stand for, but I don't believe many who call themselves "Christian" actually live in the way that the Bible tells them to. In todays society it seems that to be Christian all one has to do is proclaim a belief in Jesus Christ and poof they will enter the Christians kingdom of heaven. I'm a pagan.... and i live more in the way of peace and respectfulness than many Christians I have met. It makes me question them. But there are Good Christians out there, don't get me wrong. I hate no one because of their religion... but I always question everything... its my nature.
2007-04-10 20:14:32 · answer #3 · answered by ravensimoon 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Jesus was heavily into politics and publicly criticized those in power, leading to his demise.
Discerning right from wrong, good from evil, or love from selfishness is not judging. Voting is nowhere mentioned or prohibited in the Bible.
Consider what a judge does. He sentences the guilty to appropriate punishment. He has the power to condemn the offender to death.
With regard to George Bush, the 14th chapter of Romans asks, "who are we to judge another's servant." If he serves God by what he does, it is between him and God.
2007-04-10 20:17:55 · answer #4 · answered by danny_boy_jones 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I find your definition oversimplistic. Be careful in doing that because it can cause you to misunderstand certain issues.
Let's try the online dicitionary"
Christian
–adjective 1. of, pertaining to, or derived from Jesus Christ or His teachings: a Christian faith.
2. of, pertaining to, believing in, or belonging to the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ: Spain is a Christian country.
3. of or pertaining to Christians: many Christian deaths in the Crusades.
4. exhibiting a spirit proper to a follower of Jesus Christ; Christlike: She displayed true Christian charity.
5. decent; respectable: They gave him a good Christian burial.
6. human; not brutal; humane: Such behavior isn't Christian.
–noun
7. a person who believes in Jesus Christ; adherent of Christianity.
8. a person who exemplifies in his or her life the teachings of Christ: He died like a true Christian.
9. a member of any of certain Protestant churches, as the Disciples of Christ and the Plymouth Brethren.
10. the hero of Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress.
11. a male given name.
I find that these days people are dependent upon one definition of a word. When you look into things like words, you find that they are a bit more complex than many want to be. And yet, there it is!
2007-04-10 20:15:30 · answer #5 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
George Bush a Christian? Not so's you'd notice. I think that is a sweet-smelling cover he throws over his own stinky policies and decisions. We may not judge, but we are allowed to know them by their fruits.
2007-04-10 20:15:23 · answer #6 · answered by Amalthea 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
a real Christian does not thieve from the unfavorable to grant to the wealthy. complete opposite of what Jesus teaches. additionally Jesus (or any real Christian) does not kill hundreds of harmless human beings. So IMHO Bush isn't a Christian!! :(
2016-10-21 14:40:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are not interested in politics then why are you writing about George Bush?
2007-04-10 22:39:51 · answer #8 · answered by freebubba 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I voted for bush because I didn't want that jerk to win especially with his gayness. When it comes to politics I am for the one who at least tries to be closest to God. Oh and about wars the bible does speak about them and its ok.
People go to war because of protection America is under attack and this was a smart move or else your love ones could be the next to die.
2007-04-10 20:20:10 · answer #9 · answered by Stephanie 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Not being 'Christ like' does not throw him out of christainity..he is a christain but has forgotton the teachings of christ !! See in every community you would see people who do not follow their religion properly.......Even osama is a muslim but he is not a good person and does not know the actual teachings of islam !!these are misguided people !
2007-04-10 20:43:14 · answer #10 · answered by ★Roshni★ 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋