Comments on: For the Bible Tells Him So (Sorta) http://www.adamsweb.us/blog/for-the-bible-tells-him-so-sorta/ Fighting a never ending battle... Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:04:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Adam Graham http://www.adamsweb.us/blog/for-the-bible-tells-him-so-sorta/comment-page-1/#comment-58371 Adam Graham Sun, 18 Jan 2009 21:19:06 +0000 http://www.adamsweb.us/blog/for-the-bible-tells-him-so-sorta/#comment-58371 Branden, here's the deal. The Bible establishes different roles for different instituions. If you read my blog, rarely do I refer to abortion in a religious sense or as God's work. Rarely, do I make my case from scripture but on common American principles found in our Declaration of Independence. <p> You're taking commands to individuals and the church and applying it to the government. Government is not the primary instrument of compassion. It never should be. <p> And at the heart of the matter is that Governor otter faces difficult times and heretofore, you've offered no solutions to bring our budget into balance. If we raid State savings more than the Governor has proposed, we'll have less the next year and this will be a long draught. <p> Again, I think we can best help people by reforming government to find more efficiencies. And I think that it's best done without attacking the government or the legislative majority as "unchristian" or "immoral." Branden, here’s the deal. The Bible establishes different roles for different instituions. If you read my blog, rarely do I refer to abortion in a religious sense or as God’s work. Rarely, do I make my case from scripture but on common American principles found in our Declaration of Independence.

You’re taking commands to individuals and the church and applying it to the government. Government is not the primary instrument of compassion. It never should be.

And at the heart of the matter is that Governor otter faces difficult times and heretofore, you’ve offered no solutions to bring our budget into balance. If we raid State savings more than the Governor has proposed, we’ll have less the next year and this will be a long draught.

Again, I think we can best help people by reforming government to find more efficiencies. And I think that it’s best done without attacking the government or the legislative majority as “unchristian” or “immoral.”

]]> By: Rep. Branden Durst http://www.adamsweb.us/blog/for-the-bible-tells-him-so-sorta/comment-page-1/#comment-58369 Rep. Branden Durst Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:45:33 +0000 http://www.adamsweb.us/blog/for-the-bible-tells-him-so-sorta/#comment-58369 Adam, I am a believer. I am in government. Therefore I use government to help fulfill the commandments God has directed upon me. One of your favorite organizations, Idaho Values Alliance, has made this their mission. Yet, when IVA pushes anti-abortion legislation you proclaim it God's work. Either you believe that Judeo-Christian values have a place to play in our government or you don't. You can't have it both ways. Unless you are personally going to assist these families find the services that they need you are advocating hurting these people. Love doesn't hurt. Christ is love. You make the connection. Regards, Rep. Branden Durst idaho18.blogspot.com Adam,
I am a believer. I am in government. Therefore I use government to help fulfill the commandments God has directed upon me. One of your favorite organizations, Idaho Values Alliance, has made this their mission. Yet, when IVA pushes anti-abortion legislation you proclaim it God’s work. Either you believe that Judeo-Christian values have a place to play in our government or you don’t. You can’t have it both ways. Unless you are personally going to assist these families find the services that they need you are advocating hurting these people. Love doesn’t hurt. Christ is love. You make the connection.

Regards,

Rep. Branden Durst
idaho18.blogspot.com

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