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Saddleback Forum: Thumbs up or down?
On Saturday, both candidates appeared at the Saddleback Civil Forum on presidency, a gathering of evangelical Christian pastors. I expected to hate Rick Warren, but I didn’t. His questions were formulated from the perspective of an Evangelical Christian, but he was fair, nonjudgmental, and intelligent. He also prefaced the separate questioning of each candidate, pointing out that the purpose of the program was purely in the interest of promoting civility in the campaign through the distribution of impartial information about the candidates and their views on the issues. While I applaud Rick Warren’s intent, I bemoan the fact that any number of Americans, let alone the one in four voters who see themselves as Evangelical Christians, would base their choice for President, on one or two base issues that are drawn totally on religious point-of-view. I bemoan the fact that the separation of church and state, so fervently fought for by this nation’s founders, is being challenged by the evangelical movement who campaign from the pulpit. In many cases their primary goal is to form a theocratic state, in the image of Jesus Christ, the United Christian States of America, or the UCSA. Though the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment to the Constitution is supposed to protect us from such an occurrence, many Evangelicals seek to create this country in their own vision, through the politics of the electoral. Based on the First Amendment of the Constitution we should be able to choose a President who can sit with Rick Warren, and would still have a shot to serve this country after saying “You know Rick, I really don’t believe in Jesus Christ as my savior, because I’m a Buddhist. I think based on the historical accounts, he was a realized being, and personally I find many of the statements credited to him as inspirational in nature, but I also believe that there are many avenues to self-realization. From a personal and governance perspective, I do not believe in rejecting any one who can contribute, regardless of their religious, lifestyle and political beliefs.” Rick seemed as though he could have accepted that answer, but could his viewers and followers? I’m not so sure. Rick finished by reiterating the primary goal of his program which was to restore civility in debate and discussion. Right on Rick, I might not agree with you on everything, but I can surely agree with you on that. William S. James, Believes in good |
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