mericans not living by Christian principles

Friday, November 7, 2008 11:57 PM EST

Judging by the way things are presently in the good ol' USA, one couldn't logically think that the majority of Americans are on the same page relative to good Christian principles.
Without question, American Christians seem completely oblivious as to what path God expects us to take relative to living out our lives as Christians.

Ninety-nine percent of our elected representatives call themselves Christians. Well, if they were real Christians they wouldn't be doing what they've been doing. Want proof? Try this: “As you have done to the least of my brethren, you have done to me.” That's what Jesus Christ has asked us to do and going on 2009 years, it's mostly not being done.

Quoting a recent letter writer to The Citizen: “Obama wants to spread the wealth around.” That's socialism he states. Then he says we need to wake up. But reality is he and everyone who thinks as he, needs to wake up.

Spreading the wealth is not socialism. It's what God has always wanted from the beginning. Why is “The Tree of Life” with all its fruit not being shared equally with all of God's children?” Why can't all Christians get real and accept the real intention of “The Tree of Life and its concept?”

Then there's “do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Why is there always this hatred and mean-spiritedness toward others. What's up with waging an illegal and immoral war in Iraq and torturing detainees in the most despicable ways at Iraqi prisons? Some have even died from it. Even women and children under 9 were at the same prison. Ninety-nine percent of those detainees were innocent and eventually released.

Shame on our government leaders who call themselves Christians and condoned such atrocities. God bless America? I think not right now. When America and its leaders are of one mindset with God and implement his teachings, only then will it be.

Murray Lynch

Auburn

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There are 4 comment(s)

karl again... wrote on Nov 6, 2008 12:44 PM:

" "....backedup by bayonets and the threat of incararation."

rd, WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?!?!

What are YOU getting, in terms of your meds?

Been "stuck on Hannity" I see, huh? "

nature lover wrote on Nov 6, 2008 12:42 PM:

" Rd, Murray DOES get IT! Why must u separate humans into classes of christians and atheists anyway? Murray is simply stating thru observation that many of these so called god fearin' christians are double talkers in more ways than one!! Heck catholics have confession and from what I observe that is merely a slap on the wrist at best! For example when I went to college and worked with more "ash wednesday, god fearin' christians" that had had abortions than I have fingers and toes. RD, reevaluate your comment and your beliefs and dont be so critical!! "

rd wrote on Nov 6, 2008 11:43 AM:

" Christians believe in sharing and helping those who cannot help themselves. They do not believe that this should be accomplished through the tax system, backedup by bayonets and the threat of incararation. Please show me one atheist organization that provides services to the poor as do the many Church programs do. Murray simply dosn't get it. "

karl again... wrote on Nov 6, 2008 10:49 AM:

" Man, I don't care what anybody says--Murray simply "gets it". He's the best type of Christian you can ask for. He walks the walk, and Lord knows, he talks the talk! LOL!
Great letter, Murray--I would of course argue that "acting Christian" is simply being a good Human Being, but no matter what you call it, Murray "gets it"! "

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