Do Christians agree with...?

Question

...George W. Bush's justification of fighting a war in Iraq? I know Bush is very religious and has attempted to use Christian ideas to justify this war. Does anybody agree with him, religiously?

brian8907, I meant that he is using Christian ideas (fighting evil) to JUSTIFY the war in Iraq.

"News Flash....News Flash....GWB is President of the United States not a pastor, priest or minister."

Right, but that doesn't make him any LESS influential than a pastor, priest, or minister.

"The Iraq situation is a STATE SPONSORED ACTION - the state is not the church"

Exactly. My point is that he has brought his religious views into office with him. Not that it's bad, but when it crosses lines into government and state actions, there's a problem. What ever happened to separation of church and state?

"I'm gonna go out on a limb here and guess that you're about 19-20 yrs old..."

You're right, does that mean I can't ask a legit question?

To Lauren:

Come on, our nation gives us the right to criticize our leaders! In some places, you would be killed for this! How are you not going to use this advantage that so many worked and died for?

Anyways, thanks to everyone that expressed their opinion here. I was simply curious to see what people thought about Bush's justifications of the war. Since these are your own thoughts and opinions, I'm not going to choose an answer or the one I would like to hear. Vote away if you feel the need to get 10 points or whatever. Once again, thank you!

Answer 1

Whether or not Bush is 'very religious' is open to debate. He must have been on one of his infamous binges when his church went over the teachings of Jesus. His war in Iraq is anything but Christlike.

Answer 2

I really don't think Bush tries to justify his action by using Christian ideals. About the only way I can see that happening is if he would say that he was going in to release a suffering people from Saddam.

I like all the ones who say it was not justified, we invaded a peaceful country, we torture people, it was only for the oil, it was to finish off daddy's war, etc. I like them because it shows how short of a memory people really have and how much we allow the media, movie stars, people who don't like Bush to begin with because he was "selected, not elected" and so forth.

Look back at the beginning of the War on Terrorism. We did a lot in places where we believed bin Laden and the Taliban where hiding. It appeared that we had effectively put them out of commission. But at the same time, Saddam was raising a mess in Iraq and speaking boldly of doing things to others people in the region. The UN condemned him, sanctioned him, placed 17 different resolutions of "If you do not cease we will take you out" (my paraphrase), yet never raised a hand against him. We knew that Saddam had killed manyy Kurds by use of a posion gas of some type (verified by international groups) and was working on an atomic program that could lead to a bomb. Those are all facts that were provided to the UN and the US Congress prior to the build-up before the invasion. Then, we discoverdd that many of those seriouslly wounded in our bombing raids in Afghanistan, were treated in Bagdad. That was enough to cause Bush to say let's go. We were trying to rid the world of bin Laden, and Saddam was assisting them.

Remember, most of those in the Congress who condemn Bush for everything about the war, fully supported his actions. the leadership--both Democrat and Republican--had access to the same intellegence that Bush did, what he knew, they knew!! If they didn't, why did they vote the way they did?

Look back, when did the opposition to Bush begin to raise a big stink about it? When they saw Bush's poll numbers going through the roof! They didn't like it. About the same time, it began to be clear that the intellegence provided to Bush had some flaws. It gave those who didn't like how Bush was so popular the ammunition neeed to begin their attack and it hasn't let up.

If any of you think that Vietnam was a mess because it became so politicalized, Iraq will make that war look like a Sunday Bruch. The Iraq War has been made so political that it is an uphill battle to make people realize the good things that came about.

Oh yea, if Bush went to Iraq for the oil, why is gasoline costing us $3.00 a gallon?

Answer 3

At this point in time, He is one of those that I wish would not use God as an excuse for his own stupidity and delusions of grandeur. No, I don't agree with the war in Iraq. The same civil war has been going on over there since the beginning, and he is not going to stop it now.
Incidentally, being religious and being a Christian are NOT the same thing.

Answer 4

I don't see how any political leader can get away with justifying a war through religious beliefs. That makes as much sense as Islamic fundamentalists killing 3000 almost six years ago. I do think that, in his limited wisdom, he felt he was doing the right thing by ridding the world of a crappy, dangerous dictator and trying to set up a stable, somewhat autonomous, semi-democracy in the region. Unfortunately, through a series of blunders by a lot of different people, the ideal effects have not resulted from whatever cause you want to prescribe to the situation, and it's not going to get better by pulling everyone out now.

Answer 5

you know something? I don't talk about what's right or wrong with what our leaders are doing. Everyone has their different ideas and opinions about how to do things but doesn't necessarily mean it's right. It's not right to judge them. It's not right to judge at all. So I don't judge whether or not they are doing a right thing. I'm sure Bush's ideas are different than the rest of America but doesn't mean it's wrong. I'm tired of hearing about George W. Bush and what he is doing with our country. Can you people just give him a break and stop with the criticism? Just give him a little respect maybe. Can't say that I totally agree with what he is doing but I don't go around and telling people about his wrongs and rights and start criticizing him.

*EDIT*
Yes it's a free country and do whatever we want. But that still doesn't mean we should criticize. Maybe look at ourselves before we criticize. Would you be any better of a leader if you were in Bush's position? I know I wouldn't. That's why I respect our leaders. I know so many people who goes on and on and on about how the solve the whole worlds problems but is it making it any better? I think not. I just wanted to get my point across if you can tell and it's an answer of honesty. Thanks if you're reading any of this. =)

Answer 6

Just to put things into perspective :

I think the Japanese where More Justified in bombing Peal Harbour , than the US were in invading Iraq.

The US were an imminent threat to Japan with The American president Roosevelt speaking about ‘ burning the bamboo cities of our enemies ‘ . – On National TV ! ! ! - What would you do ? Attack first ? or wait ?

I would say Mr Bush is ' Barely ‘ justified to invade Iraq , he probably has alteria motives – such as taking the focus away from domestic issues .

Answer 7

DJ,
He is not crossing the line by having a religious view nor is he crossing that line by using it to justify his actions by it. He would be crossing that line if he required every serviceman and woman to become a Christian to join the military or to say a prayer every evening before nightfall. I do not believe that he has done anything wrong in attempting to justify his actions to the public in the manner that he has. I do not agree that we should have moved in but I do believe that when he decided to do so that we should follow his commands as Christians and as his countrymen/women. That is my personal opinion. Have a wonderful evening.
Thanks,
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Answer 8

News Flash....News Flash....GWB is President of the United States not a pastor, priest or minister.

Answer 9

The Iraq situation is a STATE SPONSORED ACTION - the state is not the church

Answer 10

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and guess that you're about 19-20 yrs old...

haha, I was right!...Sure you can ask a legitIMATE question- but your question isn't legitimate b/c it fasley places the spotlight on Christianty...What Christian ideas, that aren't shared generally by most religions, has he used to justify the war? I'm looking for specifics here "DJ"...

...oh, no response to my question huh?...awww, the little 19 yr old doesn't know how to answer!