Comments on: Jesus Was Not a Community Organizer

By: The Thirsty Theologian: Jesus Was Not a Community Organizer

The Thirsty Theologian: Jesus Was Not a Community Organizer — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:30:17 +0000

[...] Timmy nails it: May we who have such a King neither set our hopes nor settle our consciences with any other naive notion to rival the cosmic-changing cry, “Let your kingdom come.” [...]

By: Adam Winters

Adam Winters — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 22:08:56 +0000

The first thing that came to my satirical mind after I heard the “Jesus was a community organizer, Pilate was a governor” remark was A) Jesus did not use government funding to organize his “community” and B) if the analogy holds, that means McCain (along with his governor running mate) will win the popular vote.

That said, I like your response better than mine.

By: Carl

Carl — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:45:41 +0000

Just as with many politicians, exploitation of anything they think will get them votes is commonplace. Once it has achieved what they wanted, they immediately abandon whatever it is whether it be Jesus or race or children.

By: Mike Hansen

Mike Hansen — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:04:23 +0000

Good comments. However what is not being said here is that the evanglicals (Dobson, pat robertson and others) in the republican party and supported by most christains (nothing wrong with that) are sorely responsible for dragging our Lord in all this. The Dems seem to be thinking that this is the new way to win an election. If I were to attempt to balance your equation, I would agree that Jesus was not a community organiser, but neither did he come from a proud marine family tradition. Like one said, politics + christianity = politics. Let us all eschew partisan politics.

I am for Kuyper’s tradition as well.

By: D.L. Kane

D.L. Kane — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:46:37 +0000

Excellent! Just thought I’d mention my observation of your writing style and the distinct differences I have noticed depending on the subject matter. God clearly uses the gifts He has given you best when you are using them to defend our King! This short little post had a “spurgeon-like quality” It was powerful; God glorifying; and, Christ exalting.

I would even bet that if you look back years later, you will say, “Did I actually write that?” That is when we know it is God working in and through us for His glory.

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

By: Jesus and politics « Interstitial

Jesus and politics « Interstitial — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:26:55 +0000

[...] and politics Posted on September 17, 2008 by bkingr here is a helpful reminder from Timmy Brister: Those of us who profess allegiance to Jesus Christ cannot allow Him to be painted in colors of [...]

By: Timmy Brister

Timmy Brister — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:53:41 +0000

BDW,

No. As citizens between two worlds, we should be actively involved as responsible citizens of our country. However, we must do this with a conscious commitment to the supremacy of Christ and preemptive allegiance to His kingdom that checks our attitude and challenges our actions according to the principles of God’s Word.

I am more inclined to the tradition of Kuyper and Wilberforce than Wallis and Sider.

By: Big Daddy Weave

Big Daddy Weave — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:08:19 +0000

“Furthermore, we cannot allow ourselves to be identified with a political party or set our hopes on anyone who would sit in the Oval Office.”

In the statement above, are you suggesting that Christians should not be involved partisan politics of any kind, at any level?

By: Stan McCullars

Stan McCullars — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 02:20:26 +0000

The blasphemy is rather brazen. I suppose Representative Steve Cohen is happy that Christians don’t run around wearing bomb vests.

By: Paul Maurice Martin

Paul Maurice Martin — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:57:22 +0000

I sure would like to see a lot more rendering unto Caesar… and unto God…

To me, the separation of church and state is good for both and cuts down on religious hypocrisy.