RE: [TruthTalk] Republican or Democrat

[ShieldsFamily]

Was it slade  -- whoever posted about "Jesus" not being allowed at the RNC in song; if that is true (and time will tell), I am out of here.   I certainly do not believe voting is a Christian function   so it  wll be easy to quit politics altogether.  That post from slade (?) was very upsetting to me.     John, you are contradicting yourself.  Can you see that????  If I personally were running a Republican event I would NOT allow Christian/Jesus songs, either. Why? Because the Republican Party is for ALL Americans, of ALL faiths, and ALL races.  The Rep Party is not, as you repeatedly state, the arm of God. It is not a Church. It is a political party, which represents the most important issues to Believers in America, as well as to any intelligent, moral, economically wise American. Actually, I am talking about freedom of  speech which has nothing to do with whether or not the Republican Party is the party of God.  I think I am understanding your point  -- not sure if you are understanding mine.   Banning the use of the name "Jesus" because of projected emotional injury or insult does not hold water with me.   It is a compromise that denies the principle of free speech.   I will not support anything organization that does not permit me the freedom to include comments about my faith.  Apparently you don’t quite get it yet, John.  What I think was said that AT A POLITICAL RALLY the Republicans did not allow songs ABOUT JESUS.  This is NOT a “free-speech” issue.  (duh!)  This is an issue of what is APPROPRIATE at a NON-SECTARIAN POLITICAL RALLY.  It is NOT a church meeting—therefore hymns are not appropriate!!!  Patriotic songs would be appropriate. GWB is the President of EVERY American—NOT just Christians!!! To push Jesus in their faces because of his political power would be an insult the Christ.  Jesus is not a vacuum sweeper; He does not need to be peddled like one! Give Him some reverence, please.   If you were having a church service I think you would forbid someone to make an appearance to plug Amway.  Because you were against “free speech”? NO. Because it would not be an appropriate venue for selling soap products.   There is a time and a place for everything.  Where is your COMMON SENSE?  What if your favorite political candidate was a Jew and he wanted the Torah recited at every rally? Wouldn’t you think that was out of place?  Or a Moslem who wanted to sing the Koran?  Terry, on the other hand wants Jesus peddled at every venue.  I guess he thinks that the Republican Party IS the party of God, rather than the party of ALL Americans. Izzy