(“hey break “conservatives” into classes; “social” conservatives, “fiscal” conservatives, “judicial” conservatives, “neo” conservatives, and ironically, “Christian” conservatives.You would think that most Christians would be “conservatives,” but of course, you would be mistaken. “) Dave Daubenmire — The Battle for the Soul of America

Martin Niemoller: “Our concern here, Herr Hitler, is not for the church. Jesus Christ will take care of the church. Our concern is for the soul of the nation.”Adolph Hitler: “You can leave the soul of Germany to me.

“Words have meaning. My perspective on life was altered when I came to that realization. We live in a nation where we believe every “expert.”

We have been trained to listen, but not to think.We share a common language, but we do not realize that words mean different things to different people. For a greater perspective, read my commentary Change the Words, Change the World.I used to think that the term “pro-life” meant that a person was against abortion.

Sorry Charlie. Most “pro-lifers” are pro-choice…they just think that “life” is the “correct” choice. They do not hate abortion and do not fight to outlaw it.That’s why so many politicians claim to be “Pro-Life,” yet abortion remains legal.

Republicans tend to be “Pro-Life,” but they don’t really want to stop the butchering of babies.But we think they do. We think “Pro-Life” means “stop abortion.” It doesn’t.“

Conservative” is another one of those words. Most of us here in fly-over country assume that “conservative” is a belief system. In reality, it is just a “position” that political candidates claim to hold. “Pro-Life” is one of those “conservative” positions.

That’s why they break “conservatives” into classes; “social” conservatives, “fiscal” conservatives, “judicial” conservatives, “neo” conservatives, and ironically, “Christian” conservatives.You would think that most Christians would be “conservatives,” but of course, you would be mistaken.

There are “liberal” Christians, “social-justice” Christians, “fundamentalist” Christians, “moderate” Christians, and my favorite, “Bible-believing” Christians. You see, not even “Christianity” is a one-size-fits-all description. Just like “conservative.” Just like Republican.

via Dave Daubenmire — The Battle for the Soul of America.

 

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