I would not presume to speak for God – nevertheless - Christians in America face an awesome and unique responsibility. Unlike any other nation, past or present, whose earthly sovereign is a king, dictator, or parliament, etc. – America’s earthly sovereign is “We the People”. Thus, we cannot simply throw our hands in the air and go about our lives without accountability – because “We the People” are that sovereign, and we must answer to King Jesus.

So how does a Christian help choose “the leader of the free world”? What criteria would Jesus use? Well, the Bible certainly gives us many examples of leaders good and bad, and there are some lists for choosing leaders such as in Titus, or 1st Timothy. We would do well to seek biblical counsel, but my experience tells me that theological pondering is often without end. How can we reach a meaningful consensus on choosing a presidential candidate before the primary - while not again being fooled by someone who “… speak[-s] great swelling words of vanity…” or “…promise[-s]... liberty [while] they themselves are the servants of corruption…”? [2 Peter 2:18 -19]

I believe its’ so simple, it is habitually overlooked. Rather than embarking on a tedious theological debate to rediscover what a biblically based government would look like. We must look no further than America’s birth, to realize that our founding fathers have already completed all the hard work for us. The evidence is overwhelming that those who founded our nation were largely God-fearing Christian men. These men built our nation on biblical principles. (Regardless of what the anti-theist revisionists say) Thus – all we must do is choose the candidate who truly defends the literal Constitution – and who embodies the spirit of our Declaration of Independence - this will be the most godly man for the job.

There is only one such man – Democrat or Republican – running in 2008. That man is Ron Paul. He is the only man defending our Constitution against the power mongers. And he is not ashamed to articulate the thoughts of our Unanimous Declaration - and those revitalizing words ring out like the thunderous decree of our Liberty Bell, “…proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof …” [Leviticus 25:10]. So cast a vote for liberty and help restore this great republic. Defend our Constitution making America - once again - a city on a hill and a beacon of hope for a troubled world. Godspeed Dr. Paul.

The current conspiracy theory is a floating fish? Give me a break. The audio they wanted for this particular video was recorded at that speech...with the host organization's logo on the wall. That's it.

Please people.

And our forefathers were mostly deists, not that it matters what the heck they worshipped, if anything – we've progressed since then (well most of us). I'm so sick of people deifying Washington, Jefferson, and the gan ... or deifying some ancient book that has a plethora of mystery writers, secret and constant revisions and retro-fitting, for a secret book that only the rich had permission to read up until a few hundred years ago...especially when the mystery group that wrote something with less consistency than the DC universe comics continuity.

McCain or Paul for 08.

Well, how about this? I would rather see the devil himself in the background than Huckabee or any of the Republican candidates for president, because God help us all if any of these guys gets elected president.

As a Mormon Republican, I'm beginning to feel about Huckabee the way lots of evangelicals feel about Romney: "Well, I'd rather have him than Hillary..."

It is amazing how many people are ignorant of the history of the U.S. Apparently none of these bloggers know that George Washington was a devoted Christian who prayed publicly and often. Thank goodness the society today was not alive during the Revolutionary War because George Washington would have been persecuted and run out of town instead of being a great General who led us to our independence and became our first president.

And for all confessing to be a Christian: a Christian is a full-time commitment, not a part-time commitment. Every aspect of one's life is suppose to represent one's belief. If you confess to be a Christian and are against Christian values, then I think a little soul searching is in order

I am not such a huge Huckabee fan by any means,
but I believe he has the right to show and state his beliefs
as long as he lives in this country. Right?

Why is CNN making such a big deal of this?
Do some real reporting or you lose a fan.

We're still waiting to hear. Your platform says you're going to eliminate employer contributions to healthcare insurance because: " the business of business is business–not healthcare".

Sir, who will make up the difference? Will employees have to pay 100% of the insurance premiums no longer paid by their employers?

Have you made some agreement with insurance companies–that they will accept receiving 1/2 of their previous profits from premiums collected?

Your plan sounds risky for Americans–and looks to only benefit business, with no plan on how sustain the current healthcare services available to Americans. I don't see why any American would be pleased to find out that ALL the costs of their healthcare will be shifted to their shoulders–to create another "goodie package" for America's corporations.

I really do wish Americans wouldn't just listen to your "suspect" christian soundbites–and take a deeper look at what you've actually committed to in writing on your agenda!!

I'm a career military vet and a catholic–I'm not impressed by your piety nor your common sense to run the nation.

We are not founded as a christian nation either. Here is a nice quote from the Treaty of Tripoli written in 1797 (Article 11 in the treaty) and approved by President John Adams:

"As the Government of the United States is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion; as it has in itself no character of enmity against the law, religion or tranquility of Musselmen; and as the states never have entered into any war or act of hostility against any Mohometan nation, it is declared by the parties that no pretext arising from religious opinion shall ever produce an interruption of harmony existing between the two countries."

I should point out that it was UNANIMOUSLY approved by the Senate. What are the odds that this would pass the Senate unanimously today? Clearly we are backsliding as a nation.

By the way, the "fair tax" proposed by the Huckster is only fair if you are poor or uber-rich. If you are solidly middle class you will be paying MORE in taxes than you do now. This sounds like typical Republican fiscal policy to me. That fair tax includes utilities and buying cars-everything (imaging paying a 30% premium on your car-yes, 30%, not the 23% that has been touted based on the fuzzy math of the Huckatollah). Check out factcheck.org for the real numbers. If the prospect of an American Taliban doesn't scare you, then maybe paying 30% in taxes on your SUV might.

Ya,ike it wasn't airbrushed in to highlight the cross. If it weren't intended it wouldn't be their as a distracation, like if any othe shape. Christian spin–a new tern just for Huckabee campaign.

If that anin't pandering...

I hope Romney beats him in Iowa!

If he wants to send the message that he is a conservative Christian then he should just say so up front and explain exactly what that means instead of these stupid stunts. What else does he have to hide?

It seems there’s one more faction Huckabee needs to pander to: the
foreign-policy hardliners. That would explain Huckabee’s plans for this
weekend: The former pastor will spend the Sunday before Christmas speaking
at two services at the Cornerstone megachurch in San Antonio, home of
Armageddon advocate John Hagee, who believes “that the United States must
join Israel in a pre-emptive military strike against Iran to fulfill God's
plan for both Israel and the West.”

For a closer look at Hagee, check out Max Blumenthal’s report from the
Christians United for Israel conference this past summer. Or, if you’re
wondering what Huckabee might be expected to discuss at Cornerstone, watch
this typical sermon, which aired Wednesday on TBN:

Right now, the State Department is in Israel putting pressure on Israel to
give concessions to the terrorist armies that are camped on her borders–to
give up more land for peace. Joel 3:2 says, “Any nation that tries to get
Israel to divide my land, I will bring it into judgment.”

I want those of you in the State Department and in government in
Washington to hear this: If America does not stop pressuring Israel to give
up land, I believe that God will bring this nation into judgment, because I
believe what this book says. And if God brings this nation into judgment, He
will very likely release the terrorists that you've already let get here
through the ridiculous immigration policy you refuse to stop, and this
nation is going to go through a bloodbath that you have permitted because of
what you have done. You have disobeyed the law of God, and now, we as a
nation are going to pay a price for that.

I have seen true Christians, and Mr. Huckabee, you are not a true Christian.

. . . for now. But sooner or later . . .

HUCK DON'T YOU THINK IT WOULD BE WEE BIT WISE TO USE PROPS FROM ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE LEADERS ACTUALLY SUPPORT YOU?

Dumb old Huckeypie!

CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEW YORK TIMES ARTICLE SHOWING THE ICA CHAIRMAN'S SUPPORT OF ROMNEY:

http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/12/29/leader-of-christian-iowa-group-gives-romney-his-vote/

Cato gave him an "F" on his fiscal report card.

Club for growth is attacking him for tax hikes despite his pledge not to raise taxes in AR. Now of course he is running again as a fiscal conservative but I for one know if he ran in AR as a fiscal conservative but then governed as a liberal.....he will do the same in washington.

He also lied about having a Theology degree....he dropped out after one yr.

He did LOWER the meth sentences in AR to 50%. He actually wrote the bill so i dont see how he is getting away with this lie.

On and on the lies go. clemency, bribes, ethics suits, AP reporters sued him,

Basically the only things he is honest about is abortion and gay marriage.

Using one's religious identity as a qualification for office is both abusive to the faith and offensive to non-Christians AND Christians.

ONE MORE TIME HUCK: WE ARE ELECTING A COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, NOT A PASTOR-IN-CHIEF

Sheesh!

TICKER: HUCKABEE APPEARING WITH JESUS LOOK ALIKE!

Most of Huckabee's life experience has been leading churches for profit....do you think he would lead our nation any other way??!

Romney 2008

Huckabee is an upright man that any ballot box anywhere in America would never let down because people don't want to be let down.

The real America wants a candidate that would never pander to radical "students" or disgraceful "protesters" or even those that advocate such socialist thinking.

Have a Happy New Year !

Huckabee is an upright man that any ballot box anywhere in America would never let down because people don't want to be let down.

The real America wants a candidate that would never pander to radical "students" or disgraceful "protesters" or even those that advocate such socialist thinking.

Have a Happy New Year !

I know it'll blow some people's minds, but I'm both Christian AND gay. To be Christian means you follow Christ's teachings. NOWHERE did Christ teach that it was our duty to judge ANYONE else on earth. He specifically forbode it. Even when a prostitute was about to be stoned to death, he stood and said "let he who is not guilty cast the first stone". Christ's teachings are about tolerance and love, about believing in God and honoring him. The Bible didn't even have anything about homosexuals in it for centuries.

So, if a candidate finds it impossible to separate his religious values from his ability to run the country, maybe he should at least follow the TRUE teachings of Christ and not just the one's he/she wants to follow! We consider ourselves a secular nation, yet we have leaders who say their religious belief tells them homosexuality is immoral. Our leaders are preaching hatred against our own citizens from the White House they want to convert into a pulpit.

I believe Christ also said it is for no man to judge another, that the responsibility of judgement of a person lays with the Creator. If a leader must run on their Christian values, at least let them display Christian values...so that he/she may be a fair representation of Christianity to the world. In these times of Muslim fundamentalists, throwing another Christian fundamentalist into the house can only lead to more pain and embarrassment for our country.

So I leave you with Christ's words, "Let he among us without sin cast the first stone..."

Point out where it says "Jesus Christ" in the Declaration or Constitution.

Sincerely,

People who understand "Lord" is not synonymous with "Christianity."

As a weekly church-attending Christian, Huckabee scares the living hell out of me – I think he would seriously damage the image of the 80% of normal and quietly respectful Christians in the US of A.

McCain looks like he is going to kill someone everytime he talks about something – no thanks.

Guliani = Bill Clinton – no thanks

I wish Thompson were doing better, but I like Mitt. He changed his position on abortion and maybe a couple other small things. But I see him as I guy who can actually get stuff done especially with regards to the economy.

Problem is – I think there are just too many Bigots out there – you have my vote Mitt, but sadly, I dont know if this party is good enough for you. But hey, you have a great family and 400 mil still left in the bank – life could be a lot worse. Good luck on Thursday!!

Did anyone here not know this before reading the headline? How is this news? If his ad included, I don't know, Jesus, this might be worth writing down. But do you really need a whole article, at this point in the race, telling us that Huckabee wants christian votes?

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