WilmingtonFAVS' writers debate the meaning of having God mentioned specifically in a political party's platform after it was revealed this week that the Democratic Party removed God from its platform.
Read the full Viewpoints question here or continue on to the response below.
Two points: First, if you use the name of God but don’t follow through with the kind of behavior God requires, e.g. taking care of all in need in your society, then are you more Christian than those who do focus on all people but don’t use the name?
Second, the book of Esther is in the Hebrew Bible, the Christian Old Testament, without once mentioning the name of God. Does that mean is Esther ungodly or should not be kept in the Bible?
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Politics,
Election,
Government & Politics
Beliefs:
Christian - Protestant
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philip stine
David Scott says: "After the mention of God’s name to sanctify the air, they then proceed to express views and policies that would make a Christian God shudder. Using God’s name to endorse an ungodly idea or policy is nothing short of blasphemous."
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Fran says: "I believe that fear is the motivating force. I also believe that fear is the opposite of faith."
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Philip Stine writes about the Bible and scripture translations for WilmingtonFAVS. He also once cracked a joke with Pope John Paul II.
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