by William Thornton » Sat Jan 27, 2018 8:34 am
The list of immoral presidents is rather long and includes some who are otherwise revered by republicans, democrats, libs, and cons. I don't think you to be less of a follower of Christ because you were an Obama supporter. I don't think Sandy to be less of a believer because he was a big Clinton fan. I don't think Keith less of a Christian because he liked Bernie.
Perhaps we could all ruminate on our own inconsistencies, they are abundant, rather than trouble ourselves with what we judge to be the moral hypocricies of others.
Gerry is troubled about the general Christian witness in our country with good reasons. Ministers of all sorts have steacily dropped in honesty and ethical standards. We're below day care providers but comfortably above mechanics and bankers. There are many reasons for this.
I'm betting that any of us are seen by those we have established personal relationships with, either deeply or casually, as having integrity and thereby haveing earned the right to bear Christian witness.
My stray thoughts on SBC stuff may be found at my blog,