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Jesus Called Us to Die
While Barack Obama's former pastor was criticized by the right wing for condemning US domestic policy where the plight of African-Americans are concerned, we find that Republican VP pick, Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin shares many of the same views as a Christian Nationalist would. Any outrage from the right wing? Nope. She's just a drone in their Army.
As a drone, Palin adheres herself to every right-wing belief in the denial of reality. Anti-science - creationism in the public schools. America the Christian Nation - the state should force you to worship one God and pay for it. As a "feminist" she is for freedom of choice - freedom of government to choose mandatory pregnancy for women. Even if that choice was made for them by a rapist. Anti-gay - of course.
Palin was vetted as the McCain campaign vigorously asserts, but vetted for her appeal to right wing Christians. Right-wing Christian Nationalists and social conservatives are suspicious of McCain for vacillating on abortion and for his past negative statements against Christian Nationalists and social conservatives like Farwell and Robertson. In order to curry the favor of this niche of the conservative movement, and of people like James Dobson, Palin must be a bridge for McCain's past criticism.
As with many people in the U.S. political values are predicated upon religious beliefs. We learn these beliefs as children, encouraged by our parents and reinforced by our religious leaders. Palin has been a lifelong member of Wasilla Assembly of God.
In a video all over YouTube, Palin explains the significance of Iraq at Wasilla. She states that America's service men and women are "out on a task that is from God." This task is according to a "plan and that plan is God's plan." This is from a candidate who could be Commander in Chief someday. In this regard, she is no different than President Bush who said that God told, "George go and end the tyranny in Iraq."
Senior Pastor Ed Kalnins of Palin's church in a somewhat recent sermon stated "What you see in Iraq, basically, is a manifestation of what's going on in this unseen world called the spirit world." Basically, the Pastor is drawing an analogy between the War in Iraq is like a war on Christianity - their brand, of course. And the best way to defend Christianity in the United States is to war in Iraq. Why? Kalninis needs you to understand that when he assures you "Jesus called us to die... He's called us to die."
Al Qaeda's war against the United States is a Holy War. When you die for Allah you are awarded in heaven. Iraq, for the United States, has become a Holy War. And they wonder why we call them these Christian nationalists the American Taliban?
One of the more lofty goals for a Christian in their daily struggle against sin, is that they are encouraged to follow Jesus in all things. Jesus is assured to us as the most perfect example of how one should live a moral life on this earth. Often, Christians are reminded of Mark 10:21 where Jesus admonishes his disciples to "..go and sell everything you own, give the money to the destitute, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come back and follow me."
According to Kalnins, following Jesus means "... we can't even follow him unless you are willing to give up your life."
Apparently, the new route to heaven is through the treasured oil fields of Iraq.
As a drone, Palin adheres herself to every right-wing belief in the denial of reality. Anti-science - creationism in the public schools. America the Christian Nation - the state should force you to worship one God and pay for it. As a "feminist" she is for freedom of choice - freedom of government to choose mandatory pregnancy for women. Even if that choice was made for them by a rapist. Anti-gay - of course.
Palin was vetted as the McCain campaign vigorously asserts, but vetted for her appeal to right wing Christians. Right-wing Christian Nationalists and social conservatives are suspicious of McCain for vacillating on abortion and for his past negative statements against Christian Nationalists and social conservatives like Farwell and Robertson. In order to curry the favor of this niche of the conservative movement, and of people like James Dobson, Palin must be a bridge for McCain's past criticism.
As with many people in the U.S. political values are predicated upon religious beliefs. We learn these beliefs as children, encouraged by our parents and reinforced by our religious leaders. Palin has been a lifelong member of Wasilla Assembly of God.
In a video all over YouTube, Palin explains the significance of Iraq at Wasilla. She states that America's service men and women are "out on a task that is from God." This task is according to a "plan and that plan is God's plan." This is from a candidate who could be Commander in Chief someday. In this regard, she is no different than President Bush who said that God told, "George go and end the tyranny in Iraq."
Senior Pastor Ed Kalnins of Palin's church in a somewhat recent sermon stated "What you see in Iraq, basically, is a manifestation of what's going on in this unseen world called the spirit world." Basically, the Pastor is drawing an analogy between the War in Iraq is like a war on Christianity - their brand, of course. And the best way to defend Christianity in the United States is to war in Iraq. Why? Kalninis needs you to understand that when he assures you "Jesus called us to die... He's called us to die."
Al Qaeda's war against the United States is a Holy War. When you die for Allah you are awarded in heaven. Iraq, for the United States, has become a Holy War. And they wonder why we call them these Christian nationalists the American Taliban?
One of the more lofty goals for a Christian in their daily struggle against sin, is that they are encouraged to follow Jesus in all things. Jesus is assured to us as the most perfect example of how one should live a moral life on this earth. Often, Christians are reminded of Mark 10:21 where Jesus admonishes his disciples to "..go and sell everything you own, give the money to the destitute, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come back and follow me."
According to Kalnins, following Jesus means "... we can't even follow him unless you are willing to give up your life."
Apparently, the new route to heaven is through the treasured oil fields of Iraq.
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