Saturday, June 18, 2005
A Little Analysis
John Danforth (R-MO) had an op-ed in the NYTimes yesterday. Money quote 1
In recent years, conservative Christians have presented themselves as representing the one authentic Christian perspective on politics. With due respect for our conservative friends, equally devout Christians come to very different conclusions.Money Quote 2
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.Wealth Quote 1 responding
"Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?" And He said to him,"' You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.' "This is the great and foremost commandment. "The second is like it, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'Context matters, there is a higher priority. Wealth Quote 2 responding
"Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish, but to fulfill.You have to read the whole thing Rev. Danforth. Your oversimplification of the Bible is as egregious as anything the conservatives have put forth.
