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Im actually not terribly concerned about the candidates religion...it seems a moot point since you know foreign policy, the economy, and equal rights really shouldnt rely on it at all...especially considering in modern times the less christian people are the MORE they support civil foreign plicy(not war), a fairer economy(not the huge rich-poor gap we have now), and equal rights(for ALL citizens) compared to believers.
This is what I've been trying to say for months on this site, and haven't been eloquent enough to get my point across in a way that others have understood me. Maybe, Nautilus, they'll understand you.
To me, "Christian" issues are as follows:
Foreign policy: war is a last resort only. Jesus said turn the other cheek. I don't think Jesus would approve of re-naming anyone over the age of 18 "potential militants" so that when your drone wipes out a village, you can say "no civilians were killed."
Equal rights: Jesus said love your enemy. Yes, he told the woman guilty of adultery to go and sin no more, but he forgave her first, loved her first. I don't think Jesus would approve of treating some sinners like second-class citizens, denying their rights just because their sin is more "icky" than the sins we are all guilty of.
Economic justice: I've already pounded this one.
Yes, I agree ... why is it that these values seem to be embraced by non-Christians while most "Christians" I meet tend to embrace the opposite side of the issue?