Rules for political-theological discussion with me
I have developed a few rules that must now be respected whenever we are talking politics.
1. Everyone thinks the media is biased to the other side. Tut-tut-tut. Everyone. Thinks. That.
2. Criticism of the Republican party does not mean that I am:
A. Pro-abortion
B. An America hater
C. A Communist (heck, it doesn't even mean I'm a Democrat!)
3. If you use common sense, I will likely not count it very authoritative.
4. If Christians are divided about an issue, at least admit that maybe it's because the issue is complicated.
5. If you would speak it in the spiritual realm, allow it to mean something politically, too. (i.e., "Jesus breaks down walls;" "Jesus loves everyone;" "Jesus is Lord.")
6. Realize that all leaders of political parties are extremely wealthy and most are divorced from the great unwashed. They are not likely the saints.
1. Everyone thinks the media is biased to the other side. Tut-tut-tut. Everyone. Thinks. That.
2. Criticism of the Republican party does not mean that I am:
A. Pro-abortion
B. An America hater
C. A Communist (heck, it doesn't even mean I'm a Democrat!)
3. If you use common sense, I will likely not count it very authoritative.
4. If Christians are divided about an issue, at least admit that maybe it's because the issue is complicated.
5. If you would speak it in the spiritual realm, allow it to mean something politically, too. (i.e., "Jesus breaks down walls;" "Jesus loves everyone;" "Jesus is Lord.")
6. Realize that all leaders of political parties are extremely wealthy and most are divorced from the great unwashed. They are not likely the saints.
posted by Aaron Perry at
2:18 PM
5 Comments:
Good list.
Stephen Joseph Harper (peace be upon him) is not one of the unwashed (nice metaphor. No bias there). But neither is he "extremely wealthy." He is neither moneyed (a la Mulroney (who is self-made and good on him)) or pedigreed (a la Smilin Jack) or both (a la Paul Martin). Perhaps you mean to limit your remarks to American political leaders in which case, as far as I know, you are correct.
ha. that is a very functional and condusive list. (now i won't have to make one should i ever want to discuss politics in public).
I particularly enjoy #3. Excellent.
Eric
CG: Excellent point. Unfortunately my mind is becoming saturated with American politics at the moment and was basically limiting myself to it unintentionally. (i say unfortunately because i am still a Canadian and care for its politics, too.) And let it be said: I have nothing against wealth, just against the oligarchization (from 'oligarchy') of democracy.
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