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Jesus Was An Illegal Alien?
September 6, 2006 By Laura 17 Comments
A recent post on faithfuldemocrats.com contended that, because Mary and Joseph took Jesus and fled to Egypt, that Jesus was an illegal immigrant. I can certainly understand the desire to use the Bible to buttress your political philosophy – for Christians there is no higher authority. But, really, that’s just weak. And the commenters don’t hesitate to say so. Another example, but this time one whose conclusions I largely agree with, is this post.
Edited for content, read more @ link.
Do religion and politics mix? Certainly, because religion mixes with everything, if you truly believe in your faith. It’s not possible to truly believe, and yet somehow segregate that belief from another part of your life. My faith influences my politics as it does everything else from my clothing choices to the stores I patronize. But I think we need to be very careful not to allow political doctrine to influence our theological doctrine.
This was a production of The Coalition Against Illegal Immigration (CAII). If you would like to participate, please go to the above link to learn more. Afterwards, email the coalition and let me know at what level you would like to participate.
Jesus Was An Illegal Alien? ? Pursuing Holiness
Jesus Was An Illegal Alien?
September 6, 2006 By Laura 17 Comments
A recent post on faithfuldemocrats.com contended that, because Mary and Joseph took Jesus and fled to Egypt, that Jesus was an illegal immigrant. I can certainly understand the desire to use the Bible to buttress your political philosophy – for Christians there is no higher authority. But, really, that’s just weak. And the commenters don’t hesitate to say so. Another example, but this time one whose conclusions I largely agree with, is this post.
Edited for content, read more @ link.
Do religion and politics mix? Certainly, because religion mixes with everything, if you truly believe in your faith. It’s not possible to truly believe, and yet somehow segregate that belief from another part of your life. My faith influences my politics as it does everything else from my clothing choices to the stores I patronize. But I think we need to be very careful not to allow political doctrine to influence our theological doctrine.
This was a production of The Coalition Against Illegal Immigration (CAII). If you would like to participate, please go to the above link to learn more. Afterwards, email the coalition and let me know at what level you would like to participate.
Jesus Was An Illegal Alien? ? Pursuing Holiness