How did Conservatism and Christianity become so intertwined? When you really get down to core beliefs, there are some shocking contradictions.
While there are a lot of things that fit together (pro-life, against gay marriage) there seem to be a few things that just never added up to me. How can we be so big on pro-life, and turn around and support the death penalty. I've heard some people say, "Well, they're criminals. They don't deserve to live." What happened to a little forgiveness? We wouldn't be Christians without the grace of forgiveness. While these people are still criminals, why do we insist on death?
Speaking of death, why do we love war?
You have heard that it was said, "Love your neighbor and hate your enemy."
But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you (Matthew 5:43-44).
It seems like conservatives are always jumping at the chance of bloodshed. From what I've seen from our prison camps, there is no way we are loving our enemy.
Just something to think about. Sorry for getting so political.
-Chris
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