If you're a Christian, do you unconditionally support George W. Bush?

Question

It seems that George W. Bush deliberately caters to the most right-wing elements of the American public. It seems that those who call themselves Christians unconditionally support our president no matter what he has done. I truly do not believe that George W. Bush is a moral man. He seems to have utter disregard for the laws of the United States especially when it comes to the U.S. Constitution and he started the war with Iraq based on what has been revealed to be false information. Over 3000 of our young men have been killed in Iraq and it just keeps continuing with no end in sight. He willfully ignores the concerns of Congress about the war. I have to wonder what Jesus would say to George W. Bush. Today's American Christians seem less like Jesus and more like the men who killed him. What do you all think?

Answer 1

I'm a Christian and I can't stand Dubya! He's only a Christian in name...it's just a ploy to get votes. He's very un-Christian actually.
"Thou shalt not lie"? "Thou shalt not kill"? Dubya does both. We are "shepards of the Earth"? Dubya facilitates the @$$-rape of Mother Nature.
Lies, corruption, war, pollution, ignorance, and fear-mongering are NOT Christian values!

Answer 2

I don't see how Bush caters to the most "right-wing elements" of the American public. He's not tough on spending, he's not really pro-gun, and he's certainly not anti-immigration.

As far as the religious-right goes, he certainly gives them a lot of lip service, but I don't think any Christian agenda was seriously advanced by Bush outside of perhaps tipping the Supreme Court to the right, though right-wing dominance of the USSC is still a out of reach.

What Bush does quite well is dictate what his detractors will denounce him for. He stutters, mispronounces words, and brings religion into discussion. The liberal counter attack often focuses on these things instead of actual policy, which alienates and even enrages anyone who identifies with Bush, cementing his support. Beyond that, he's been amazing at demonizing and marginalizing his opposition, treating the majority as the minority, and the majority has thus far lacked the organization to do anything about it.

To comment on your main issue, as a Catholic I certainly do not unconditionally support this President, nor any other. I agree with Bush on perhaps 20% of the issues, and I think he's detestable. The War on Terror has resulted in hundreds of thousands of innocent deaths. No Christian should have such utter disregard for human life IMHO.

Answer 3

I don't even conditionally support him.

At one point, I was willing to give him the benefit of the doubt, but today, I've completely given up on the Bush league.

Yes, he has ravaged the Constitution. But both Democrats and Republicans have been complicit in this, so we're all to blame. Christians and non-Christians alike. Frankly, I don't see how this is a religious thing.

Personally, I'm supporting Dr. Ron Paul for President, because I'd like to see us out of Iraq, and back to the Constitutional principles this nation was founded upon. I hope that our people haven't forgot what makes America great. It isn't our military strength, as important as that can be. It isn't our economic strength, as positive as that is to society. It is our commitment to freedom that makes us great. That commitment is enshrined in our Constitution, and efforts to dismantle it put our nation at far greater risk than any foreign threat.

But, again, I don't understand why you make this a religious argument. I don't think it has much of anything to do with religion. Mr. Bush and his campaign successfully painted himself as the most Christian candidate, which wasn't difficult to do, given the alternative in 2004. So, let's wait and see what Christians do in future elections. I think you've boxed us into a corner, and we don't all fit there.

Answer 4

I am a Christian and I do not unconditionally support GW (He is in my opinion the worst President in history) it is a shame that some how the Republican party has co-opted Christianity.

Personally it seems to me that Liberals really support Christian values: Feed the poor, Clothe the naked, Educate the uneducated, Visit prisoners and so on.

Also as a Christian who falls on his butt a lot and needs the Lord's help to get back up, I find a lot more kinship with Bill then George. At least Bill acknowledged when he screwed up.

What would Jesus have said about GW. The same thing he says about all political involvement "render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's and render unto God the things that are God's"

Answer 5

Clinton and the Democratic Congress developed a surplus and GW thought it was 'play-money' until his unconstitutional invasion of Iraq starting a serious decline in the US and World economy

Answer 6

I believe you are correct! The Christians I know however, do not believe that George W. Bush is a good Christian.
My own thoughts on the matter is that George W. Bush is a troubled man psychologically. I believe he is an alcoholic who stopped drinking without the benefit of psycho-analysis which is necessary to rehabilitate a dependent drinker. I believe most of his supporters are in need of help, too, including evangelical Christians who believe they are the only ones who will enter the gates of Heaven because they're 'saved'. Hypocrisy is the primary crutch with these people.
Thanks

Answer 7

I agree with your thoughts. You should see what the U.S. Government is doing in Central America to keep track of Americans. All 90-day visas were revoked as of May 27 (no warning) and anyone here under one of those visas is now declared illegal. Also, if anyone owes or evades taxes in U.S., Panama will arrest them. Big Brother has looonnngggg arms.

Answer 8

Because I am Christian I CAN NOT support George Bush.

Answer 9

I think your opinion is biased, ignorant, and uninformed. It generalizes all Christians, paints a tainted picture of Bush without any facts, and makes ridiculous claims which aren't backed up anywhere.

Answer 10

I am Christian and I think Goerge Dubya IS THE WORST!!!
He is a neo-con war monger that uses Christianity as a tool!
THEY USE IT AS A TOOL! and we the people fall for it way too often!