President Bush

[Gerioke]

I'm not a big GWB fan but I can't think why we would have the right to speculate on another person's faith.

[DaBronx]

I'm NOT a Bush basher...BUT...aren't we supposed to judge one another?

Not like in hatred or screaming but "set each other straight"?

[WayneB]

Look at Katrina!!!!!

Where was he????

Yomo, he was where he should have been. Unlike in many other countries, the Federal government cannot go into a State or Municipality uninvited. The problem we Americans suffer is one of multiple personalities. On one hand we want the government OUT of our business until we have a need. Then we want them in there and blame them when they did not anticipate our need. Just like children. Regardless, George Bush did everything within his power beginning with declaring the area a federal disaster area before Katrina hit.

Regarding the original post, I see similarities between President George Bush and King Hezekiah who "did what was right in the eyes of the LORD." [2 Kings 18:3] Although he loved the Lord and was favored, King Hezekiah was NOT perfect and suffered from PRIDE. [2 Chronicles 32:25] During his reign, Judah was invaded and put under seige by Assyria. Bad things happened even though he had God's favor AND he made BIG mistakes, which eventually led to the destruction of Judah by the Babylonians. [2 Kings 20:13-15]

Read the story of King Hezekiah and see the similarities for yourself. Often, we expect way too much out of our worldly leaders and forget that they are but flesh just like the rest of us.

May the Lord Bless you richly,

Wayne

[Trust & Obey]

Nobody knows his faith like he does so one cannot judge his eternal state. All I can say is that if he's a born-again believer he must be reading a different Bible than I do.

[Trust & Obey]

Bush needs our prayers daily.... not just once in a while but each and every day for he is being attacked every time he turns arround....

you know some one loves the Lord and trys to do what the Lord wants by the attacks they receive from the spirit world... from our enemy....

we are to lift our leaders up to the Lord daily.... city, county, state and national....

mike

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Kerry gets attacked quite a bit. So does Kennedy.

[Trust & Obey]

You know, I've said this before, and maybe it bears repeating.  I just don't think that we, as common citizens, quite understand the kind of pressures that high political offices hold.  Politicians have to try to be all things to all people, and at the same time keep their constituancy happy for the next election.

I know that a lot of Christians and Chrsitian conservatives want George Bush to act more like the pope, but acting too religious is political suicide.  However, if you look at his presidency in comparison with others, Bush has always taken heat for being too Christian.  So it's really a no-win situation for the brother.  On the one hand he's accused of being too religtious and giving preference to the "Christian conservative base" and on the other hand the "Christian conservative base" accuses him of not being Christian enough!

In your daily work environment do you run around the office screaming, "I'M A CHRISTIAN" every opportunity you get?  When you stand in front of a room full of co-workers to give a presentation, or if you're giving a presentation to some clients, do you talk about your Christianity?  In fact, when you're on company time do you walk around the office talking about your faith?  Or do people at your office know your a Christian because of your manner of living and your attitude?

Well, the President of the United States is at work all the time.  He is being watched on all sides, in every spectrum.  His entire life is laid out before the world.  How would you like that?  How would your "Christianity" hold up against those kinds of pressures?

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You make a good point... one that I've made before regarding the Pres.

The major problem I have with Bush is that he put his hand on the Bible and took a "so help me God" oath to uphold and defend the Constitution. In return, he has systematically destroyed it.

I'm really hoping that his Supreme Court nominees help to overturn Roe. I do believe that Bush has a very tender heart for people and for the children. I do believe that, deep down, Bush is a good man with a good heart. But, having said that, it still isn't a good thing to use political office for selfish ambition.

[NITE OWL]

I'm NOT a Bush basher...BUT...aren't we supposed to judge one another?

Not like in hatred or screaming but "set each other straight"?

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Then you should go to him and explain to him the things that he is doing wrong.

You and him, one on one.

If you can't do that, then you should keep your judgments to yourself.

I don't mean to sound harsh, but that is what I believe.

[Giaour]

Look at Katrina!!!!!

Where was he????

Yomo, he was where he should have been. Unlike in many other countries, the Federal government cannot go into a State or Municipality uninvited. The problem we Americans suffer is one of multiple personalities. On one hand we want the government OUT of our business until we have a need. Then we want them in there and blame them when they did not anticipate our need. Just like children. Regardless, George Bush did everything within his power beginning with declaring the area a federal disaster area before Katrina hit.

Regarding the original post, I see similarities between President George Bush and King Hezekiah who "did what was right in the eyes of the LORD." [2 Kings 18:3] Although he loved the Lord and was favored, King Hezekiah was NOT perfect and suffered from PRIDE. [2 Chronicles 32:25] During his reign, Judah was invaded and put under seige by Assyria. Bad things happened even though he had God's favor AND he made BIG mistakes, which eventually led to the destruction of Judah by the Babylonians. [2 Kings 20:13-15]

Read the story of King Hezekiah and see the similarities for yourself. Often, we expect way too much out of our worldly leaders and forget that they are but flesh just like the rest of us.

May the Lord Bless you richly,

Wayne

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Well said.

[Ovedya]

I'm NOT a Bush basher...BUT...aren't we supposed to judge one another?

Not like in hatred or screaming but "set each other straight"?

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No. Correction is one thing, but judgment is another matter entirely. Only Jesus Christ is the righteous judge.

[Ovedya]

I am a Christian, but am I qualified to be President? No

Is Bush a good president? Absolutely not.

Given these two statements, then, I'd say you and Bush were on an even keel.