Bush has made public statements like "I talk to a higher father" versus asking advice from his very experienced actual father. And supporters claim that he is quite relaxed despite so many problems, in part because of his "faith." Do you believe he is that committed to religion and, if so, does he tend to rely on "voices from God" in his decision making rather than intelligence and facts? If so, is that OK?
2007-11-27 09:16:00 · 26 answers · asked by golfer7 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less apprehensive of illegal treatment from a ruler whom they consider god-fearing and pious. On the other hand, they do less easily move against him, believing that he has the gods on his side.
Aristotle 384 BC – 322 BC
the method is hardly new
2007-11-27 09:37:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
There's no way to know what goes on inside a person's head. All we can go by is a persons external behavior. For the most part George Bush has acted more like a bought and paid for stooge for the various right wing policy makers, most particularly for the Jesus freak right. The falacy of his overt commitment to that partiuclar group flounders on the content of his oath of office where he swore to 'protect and defended the Constitution', not the Christian faith. Oddly, the tacked on part of the oath the goes, 'So help me God,' isn't included in the offical oath of office as stated in Artical 2, Sec. 1 of the Constitution. The government in general and the president in particular has no legal authority or responsibility to promote religion in any way. If I had to guess, Bush isn't really 'religious', he simply has acted as if he is for so long that it's become his 'second nature' as he plays his 'faith' off to his base. Bush has done nothing positive for our country, faith or no faith. No kiddin'!
2007-11-27 17:40:01 · answer #2 · answered by Noah H 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The very fact that his Iraq War is a study in chaos and incompetence points up the negativity factor. Would God have really given such bad advice?
"I feel like God wants me to run for President. I can't explain it, but I sense my country is going to need me. Something is going to happen... I know it won't be easy on me or my family, but God wants me to do it."
--George W. Bush commenting to Texas evangelist James Robinson in the run-up to his presidential campaign
"God told me to strike at al Qaeda and I struck them, and then he instructed me to strike at Saddam [Hussein], which I did, and now I am determined to solve the problem in the Middle East. If you help me I will act, and if not, the elections will come and I will have to focus on them."
--Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Abu Mazen quoting Bush when they met in Aqaba; reported in The Haaretz Reporter by Arnon Regular
"I don't think that witchcraft is a religion. I wish the military would rethink this decision." - to ABC NEWS, June 1999, regarding Ft. Hood's decision to allow Wiccan rituals
I think people attack me because they are fearful that I will then say that you're not equally as patriotic if you're not a religious person. ... I've never said that. I've never acted like that. I think that's just the way it is. (Washington Times, 12 January 2005)
I trust God speaks through me. Without that, I couldn't do my job.
reportedly said to a group of Old Order Amish as published by the Lancaster New Era, July 16, 2004. [89]
2007-11-27 17:28:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Bush claims God told him to invade Iraq. It seems like a bad idea now. So I'd say it has affected his decisions negatively.
But then this is what Jesus said, "Blessed are the peace makers for they shall be called the children of God."...that's "peace makers" not "war presidents"
2007-11-27 17:23:12 · answer #4 · answered by Honest Opinion 5 · 7⤊ 1⤋
It seems to me that Bush has a one-way relationship with God.
I'm sure he talks to God, but I doubt very seriously he listens or hears what God has been saying in recent years..
2007-11-27 17:41:09 · answer #5 · answered by topink 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
anyone who has irrational beliefs (such as god) will inevitably act irrationally. An ideal president would be atheist b/c they are far superior in intelligence, using logic, and in making decisions than any other type of human being.
2007-11-27 17:39:07 · answer #6 · answered by Superior Intelligence 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Its ok to have a belief but ,on matters effecting the people ,the peoples voice should be the only one he hears
2007-11-27 17:25:48 · answer #7 · answered by rabullione 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
God told me not to vote for Bush and look what happenned!!
2007-11-27 17:44:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Praying and asking God for guidance is fine with me. He will hopefully send the intelligence and facts to him through others.
2007-11-27 17:35:12 · answer #9 · answered by grumpyoldman 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Your question is an interesting one. It shows that you do not know what it is like to have a relationship with God. There are no "voices". There is however communication. In order to achieve that state you have to be right with yourself so to speak. Once achieved the benefits are unfathomable. So, I am very comfortable with Bush and his relationship with God.
2007-11-27 17:33:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋