Would Jesus be a Republican in America today? Jesus of Nazareth was a man famous for being a paragon of virtue and yet the epitome of humility, a man who gave the rich a hard time, while associating with the dregs of society, much less like a Conservative Republican than a Liberal Democrat. (continued on page 2)
Republicans that Jesus "wouldn't be caught dead with": How the Republican Party can pose as the party of morality and of Christianity is a mystery considering the kinds of people who not only belong to that party, but actually lead it. Republicans have bought themselves a horde of false preachers to persuade themselves and others that Jesus preached Good News for the rich. But Jesus described his message as the very opposite, "good news for the poor". (continued on page 3)
How the two parties stack up against the Bible : Although the Democrats don't often protest against the Republican Party's claim to be "God's Party", this article argues that they have plenty of grounds for doing so. (continued on page 8)
President Bush not deserving of the votes of Christians: So say the many articles found on the web site "Bush Revealed.Com. (continued on page 6)
Congressman who pushed through the Medicare scam is trading his public office for top-paying Drug company lobbying job. Rep. Billy Tauzin of Louisiana is stepping down as chairman of one of the most powerful committees in Congress to become (in all probability) the top lobbyist for the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, or PhRMA, which represents big drug manufacturers such as Eli Lilly and Co. and Merck & Co. Tauzin is the Congressman most responsible for the new Republican Medicare law which will prevent government agencies from negotiating lower prices from drug companies and which will prevent citizens from shopping outside the U.S. for much lower drug prices. (continued on page 13)
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Some web sites are trying to keep track of every mis-step President Bush makes. One such is "www.MisLeader.Org" which has new material almost every day. (continued on page 5)
Still another site website has an extensive archive of the past misdeads this administration. This one, called a "scorcard of evil" of the Bush administration: While most people forget what happened as recently as last week, or last month, "www.MisLeader.Org" and "www.Wage-Slave.Org" keeps track of most every immoral action this administration has engaged in from day one. (continued on page 5)
Jesus, George W. Bush's leader? While this president claims Jesus as his inspiration, there is a good deal of Jesus teaching that George doesn't appear to be following. (continued on page 2)
The Skull & Bones connection: The men in the Bush family have a long history of being members of a secret society that has a reputation of being anything but Christian. (continued on page 6)
The two major political parties compared by lobbyists: While some people don't think there's a great deal of difference between the two parties, people whose business it is to know which party is the best for them or for the people they represent, see plenty of difference. (continued on page 7)
"Profit-motive" not a Godly value. The drive by most Republican office holders to protect the wealth of the rich by avoiding raising taxes to relieve the plight of the poor is hardly a product of Bible reading. (continued on page 8)
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The kind of Christian leaders who endorse George W. Bush: Although Jesus taught that "It is almost impossible for a rich man to get into the Kingdom of Heaven. I say it again -- it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God!", not only are many leading Christian Repub- licans extremely rich men, but so too are many of the leading Conservative churchmen who support and promote the Republican Party. (continued on page 3)
The Moon-Bush Alliance: While trying to appear the Bush family and the Republican Party actually have more in common with the Rev. Moon than with Jesus Christ. (continued on page 5)
Reagan no model of Christian virtue Although many Republicans may be inclined to worship "the gipper", it's hard to imagine God having a halo ready for the man responsible for . . . (continued on page 8)
Christian leaders challenge Bush on 'compassion' agenda A group of Christian leaders -- including some of the most prominent supporters of President Bush's "faith-based initiative" -- has expressed frustration with Bush's record on issues of economic justice for the poor. "I am within a hair's breadth of concluding that the faith-based initiative is a cynical cover for ignoring the poor," said Evangelicals for Social Action President Ron Sider
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Is Jesus on the Republican Party's "Enemies List"? They may not want their enemies list made public, but their friends and allies have published a list that looks very much like a list with which most Republican politicians would identify. Jesus Christ's opposition to weapons certainly earned him a place on that list. (continued on page 5)
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Willie Nelson wrote this song on Christmas, 2003
but since he doesn't expect the friends of Bush,
who own most of the media, to give it much
if any play on their radio or TV stations,
let's make sure that it gets seen, if not heard:
" What Ever Happened To Peace On Earth? "
There's so many things going on in the world
Babies dying, Mothers crying
How much oil is one human life worth
And what ever happened to Peace On Earth?
We believe everything that they tell us
They're gonna' kill us
So we gotta' kill them first
But I remember a commandment
Thou shall not kill
How much is that soldier's life worth
And whatever happened to Peace On Earth?
(Bridge)
And the bewildered herd is still believing
Everything we've been told from our birth
Hell they won't lie to me
Not on my own damn TV
But how much is a liar's word worth
And whatever happened to Peace On Earth?
So I guess it's just
Do unto others before they do it to you
Let's just kill em' all and let God sort em' out
Is this what God wants us to do?
(Repeat Bridge)
And the bewildered herd is still believing
Everything we've been told from our birth
Hell they won't lie to me
Not on my own damn TV
But how much is a liar's word worth
And whatever happened to Peace On Earth?
Now you probably won't hear this on your radio
Probably not on your local TV
But if there's a time, and if you're ever so inclined
You can always hear it from me
How much is one picker's word worth
And whatever happened to Peace On Earth?
But don't confuse caring for weakness
You can't put that label on me
The truth is my weapon of mass protection
And I believe truth sets you free
(Bridge)
And the bewildered herd is still believing
Everything we've been told from our birth
Hell they won't lie to me
Not on my own damn TV
But how much is a liar's word worth
And whatever happened to Peace On Earth?
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