OOPS...
"Everyone knows he's conservative and has come out strongly for the things that the pro-family movement stands for," Dobson said of Thompson. "[But] I don't think he's a Christian; at least that's my impression," Dobson added, saying that such an impression would make it difficult for Thompson to connect with the Republican Party's conservative Christian base and win the GOP nomination.{snip}
Jane is a Conservative and Freddy is connecting with me just fine, Doctor Dobson, so you might better send in the Doctor of Spin...
In a follow-up phone conversation, Focus on the Family spokesman Gary Schneeberger stood by Dobson's claim. He said that, while Dobson didn't believe Thompson to be a member of a non-Christian faith, Dobson nevertheless "has never known Thompson to be a committed Christian—someone who talks openly about his faith."
"We use that word—Christian—to refer to people who are evangelical Christians," Schneeberger added.
So Jimbo means like CHRISTIAN Christian.
As in NOT MORMON.
As in NOT CATHOLIC.
Got it.
"Dr. Dobson wasn't expressing a personal opinion about his reaction to a Thompson candidacy; he was trying to 'read the tea leaves' about such a possibility."
Gypsies read tea leaves, Doctor Dobson. Exactly what denomination of Christianity is that again?
Catholic here. Guess I'm not a "Christian" Christian either. Learn something new every day.
Pope Benedict, you have a call on line one. Hope you're sitting down.
[JANE SAYS: Actually, that was something "old" you learned. Many Evangelicals and many of the more legalistic (ignorant) wing of my own Baptist Convention have always thought that---that Catholics are not "Christian". OK...so who IS that guy on that Crucifix up there anyway? Ignorant backwater hicks. And I am sorry to say now that James Dobson is in the dogpile with the likes of them. Never thought THAT would happen. Oh well, one less check to FOCUS ON THE FAMILY.]
Posted by: mad_cow | March 28, 2007 at 07:06 PM
Dr. Dobson belongs to the unchristian wing of Christianity, the part that prefers Old Testament legalism to the Sermon on the Mount.Have you ever noticed that they always quote "an eye for an eye" and never quote Jesus' commentary on that passage?
[JANE SAYS: Good GAWD, gary, there must be snow drifts on the mountains of Hell. CONCUR!]
Posted by: gary | March 28, 2007 at 07:24 PM
amen gary
Posted by: PRCalDude | March 28, 2007 at 10:46 PM
Eye for an eye?
Can you quote Jesus Gary?
Can you cite the Bible?
You bring that up, as a moral quantifier, you know, because you mentioned him, but you don't believe...so be be true be honest.
I think you know where I stand, but I know you too, you try to nit pick Dobson, who is no favorite of mine, for political points...care to go passage to passage?
Ill let you google or we can can go real time....
[JANE SAYS: I'll be your Second, Donkeyhue...but only in real time. This Baptist don't shoot with a short load. ;)
Yeah--gary takes pleasure in stirring our pot without actually believing it, I know, so that does take the fun out of agreeing with him. RATS.]
Posted by: Donkeyhue | March 28, 2007 at 11:17 PM
It's all about the elitist "Christian" club that I've never been a part of. Believe in Jesus, sure thing... believe in he Bible... CHECK. But somehow I got voted off the "Christian" island.
Oh well...
Go FRED!!!
Posted by: Sniper One | March 29, 2007 at 03:54 AM
Me personally, I'm a believer of actions - not what someone tells me is in the Bible. I don't have to know the Bible word for word to get its general purpose and meaning for my life. Anyone can quote the Bible and use its passages to his/her own advantage.
Posted by: Nicki | March 29, 2007 at 07:10 AM
Like Thomas Jefferson, I hold the moral teachings of Jesus in high regard, but do not believe in his divinity.
[JANE SAYS: Super. Well...better hurry, gary, he and Madeline Murray O'Hare are saving you a seat.]
Posted by: gary | March 29, 2007 at 12:25 PM
Ugghhh. I used to like Dobson, but over the past several years on his radio show his "Family" advice has been leaning more on psychological advice rather than biblical. Which some people probably love that, I, personally, have a problem with it. That being said I really wish these Christian "spokespersons" would focus more on biblical teaching and the Gospel rather than punting for political candidates.
[JANE SAYS: I completely agree that preachers should preach the Gospel according to Luke, not the Gospel according to Ken Mehlman. To utter a candidate's named (within the Republican party) with any specifics is WRONG and his credibility is gone in my opinion.]
Posted by: Chuck | March 29, 2007 at 03:46 PM
Can we set the record straight on the definition of Christianity?
A 'Christian' in the true sense of the term looks to Christ ALONE for their salvation, not to their own works or to sacraments. It is not enough to believe in Jesus. One must believe that Jesus died for your sins and was raised for your justification.
Posted by: PRCalDude | March 30, 2007 at 09:45 AM
"Jesus died for somebodies sins but not mine." Patti Smith
Posted by: gary | March 30, 2007 at 04:56 PM