Danforth (R-Mo): "Onward Moderate Christian Soldiers"

[bettys boy]

From today's NYT:

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/06/17/opinion/17danforth.html?ex=1120017600&en=0406f744692556f3&ei=5070&emc=eta1

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"Moderate Christians are less certain about when and how our beliefs can be translated into statutory form, not because of a lack of faith in God but because of a healthy acknowledgement of the limitations of human beings. Like conservative Christians, we attend church, read the Bible and say our prayers."

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"But for us, the only absolute standard of behavior is the commandment to love our neighbors as ourselves. Repeatedly in the Gospels, we find that the Love Commandment takes precedence when it conflicts with laws. We struggle to follow that commandment as we face the realities of everyday living, and we do not agree that our responsibility to live as Christians can be codified by legislators."

[RevCheesehead]

1. Wow! That is one excellent essay.

I'm just sorry I can't nominate it for the "greatest" page. Have you considered re-posting in General Discussion?

Just imagine - a moderate Christian Republican. (aren't they on the endangered species list yet?)