Christians and Politics

It's always hard to know where to draw the line. No one should expect politicians, or anyone else, to check their religious feelings at the caucus door, nor should liberals forget that the Civil Rights movement was very much a religiously inspired movement, led by the Reverend Martin Luther King. Nevertheless, I have a feeling this guy went too far. Politicking and proselytizing probably ought to be kept distinct.

Republican candidate, Rae Hart Anderson, who lost his race for a seat in the Minnesota Senate to a Democratic Hindu sent his opponent a concession e-mail. It said, in part:

The race of your life is more important than this one--and it is my sincere wish that you'll get to know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. He died for the sins of the world, yours and mine--and especially for those who accept His forgiveness. His kingdom will come and His will be done--on earth as it is in heaven. There's more....I love belonging to the family of God. Jesus is the way, the truth and offers His life to you and each human being. Pay attention...this is very important, Satveer. Have you noticed Jesus for yourself...at some moment in time, yet??? ...

Jesus Christ lives in His earth family by His Spirit. He said He'd be back, and He said it first. You could invite Him to make the race of your life 'eternal'. God waits to be gracious to each person that knows they need to be forgiven. Do you? I think you do.

Well, there goes the Jewish vote.

I might also point out that Minnesota just sent the nation's first Muslim to Washington to help with the business of the Republic. And Minnesota in some ways is the most Christian place I've ever lived.

(I got the above from Andrew Sullivan)