Bush campaign blasts Kerry's Bible quote (Nit-Picklering!)

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Bush campaign blasts Kerry's Bible quote

Nedra Pickler

John Kerry cited a Bible verse to criticize leaders who have "faith but has no deeds," prompting President Bush's spokesman to accuse Kerry of exploiting Scripture for a political attack.

Kerry never mentioned Bush by name during his speech Sunday at New North Side Baptist Church, but aimed his criticism at "our present national leadership." Kerry cited Scripture in his appeal for the worshippers, including James 2:14, "What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds?"

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Kerry is Roman Catholic, but his support for abortion rights is at odds with Vatican teachings.

"I don't tell church officials what to do, and church officials shouldn't tell American politicians what to do in the context of our public life," Kerry said in an interview with Time posted on the magazine's Web site Sunday.

http://www.salon.com/politics/wire/2004/03/29/kerry_bible_quote/

When Nedra Pickler suggests that Kerry is flip-flopping between his religious beliefs and his support for abortion rights, she neglects to mention that it is highly imprudent for public officials to inject their individual religious views in the formation of public policy :eyes:

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