Romney's depiction of Jesus Christ: "There is one fundamental question about which I often am asked. What do I believe about Jesus Christ? I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the Savior of mankind. My church's beliefs about Christ may not all be the same as those of other faiths. Each religion has its own unique doctrines and history. These are not bases for criticism but rather a test of our tolerance." David Frum's spot-on reflection: To be blunt, Romney is saying: It is legitimate to ask a candidate, "Is Jesus the son of God?" But it is illegitimate to ask a candidate, "Is … [Read more...] about Analysis of Romney Speech – David Frum
Huckabee Immigration Enforcement and Border Security Plan
First-place Republican Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee announces a 9-Point Strategy for Immigration Enforcement and Border Security: 1. Build the Fence 2. Increase Border Patrol 3. Prevent Amnesty 4. Enforce the Law on Employers 5. Establish an Economic Border 6. Empower Local Authorities 7. Ensure Document Security 8. Discourage Dual Citizenship 9. Modernize the Process of Legal Immigration Read the whole thing. … [Read more...] about Huckabee Immigration Enforcement and Border Security Plan
Gov. Romney’s “Faith in America” Speech Tonight
Prepared remarks have been made available. Apparently, the former President George H.W. Bush will introduce Gov. Romney at The George Bush Presidential Library in College Station, TX. A few excerpts: "Over the last year, we have embarked on a national debate on how best to preserve American leadership. Today, I wish to address a topic which I believe is fundamental to America's greatness: our religious liberty. I will also offer perspectives on how my own faith would inform my Presidency, if I were elected. "There are some who may feel that religion is not a matter to be seriously considered … [Read more...] about Gov. Romney’s “Faith in America” Speech Tonight
The Bethlehem Institute
The Bethlehem Institute represents the adult Christian education/discipleship/training vehicle of Bethlehem Baptist Church, where I had the privilege of spending a few years with Pastors John Piper, Tom Steller, and many other wonderful leaders. They have launched a new website, which gives a helpful overview of the ministry and highlights the three training tracks offered. (I was a part of this one.) Also, churches will soon be able to purchase curricula for their own use. … [Read more...] about The Bethlehem Institute
David Frum on the Upcoming Romney Speech
David Frum contrasts the challenge Romney faces with Kennedy's situation in 1960: Nobody expected Kennedy to defend the Catholic understanding of the Eucharist, or the idea of intercession by saints, or the use of images in Catholic places of worship. He spoke in Houston as a politician, explaining his understanding of the boundaries between religion and politics. Romney faces a very different problem - and a very different set of questions. Nobody doubts that Mormons as a community and as individuals honor and respect the rules of the American constitutional system. But precisely because … [Read more...] about David Frum on the Upcoming Romney Speech
Romney’s Upcoming Speech on His Mormon Faith
Daniel Larison explains the inherent difficulty: The impossible balancing act is stressing the political irrelevance of the theological differences Mormonism really does have with Christianity while simultaneously claiming that this very same religion, whose distinctive substance is supposed to be irrelevant, informs and shapes his “values” that he will rely on to make judgements about policy. Another part of the balancing act (which is where it becomes really dangerous politically) is to declare that it is “un-American” to judge a candidate based on his religion without insulting the … [Read more...] about Romney’s Upcoming Speech on His Mormon Faith