Christian Progressive

Despite what the media and recent voting patterns might tell you, there really are people who believe in the inerrant truth of the Bible, yet hold progressive political views. This blog is one Christian's humble effort to demonstrate how these worldviews are hardly incompatible, but are in fact inextricably linked, especially as we strive to follow the perfect example set by Christ.

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Location: Los Angeles, California, United States

I'm a 35-year-old Asian American Christian who was born and raised in the Midwest. Now I'm living in Los Angeles, which I love, but it's also somewhat surreal at times. I'm a liberal, pragmatic Democrat. I love games of all kinds, and I love to write. And of course, I love being in fellowship with other Christians and hearing, reading and studying the Word.

Friday, October 07, 2005

Bush: Pro-Torture, Anti-Hurricane Relief

From the link in the headline of this entry:

The Bush administration pledged yesterday to veto legislation banning the torture of prisoners by US troops after an overwhelming and almost unprecedented revolt by loyalist congressmen.

And then we also have this:

http://tinyurl.com/d5qmc

Leaders of a Senate committee including its Republican head bluntly accused the Bush administration on Thursday of sabotaging a bill to provide Medicaid health assistance for victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Outrages like these make me question whether or not George W. Bush is truly a Christian. Where is the fruit in his life? What Christian could support torture, to the extent of using his FIRST VETO EVER on a bill opposing torture? What Christian would try to sabotage a bill that sends relief to the poor unfortunates hit by the hurricanes?

Anyone can say they're a Christian. Anyone can go to church. Anyone can pay lip service to Christianity. I've seen George W. Bush do all of those things.

But based on his policy decisions and his public actions, I haven't seen any fruit in his life. I honestly hope that someone can show me some examples.

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