Comfort the old and infirm-or eliminate Social Security?
Turn the other cheek-or invade Iraq? In this groundbreaking book, noted author and theologian Linda Seger, Th.D., explores what it means to be a Christian and a Democrat-and shows how the two are not mutually exclusive (as many Republicans claim), but rather inclusive. She reveals the close relationship between Democratic policy and Jesus's teachings-and the many ways in which the values Jesus espouses in the Bible correspond to the values Democrats call their own. The idea that America's real Christians are all Republicans is just that-an idea, and an indefensible, divisive one at that. Jesus Rode a Donkey is a call to Christians everywhere to remember that Jesus was a liberal, who rode a donkey through the streets of Jerusalem-not an elephant.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Man's Law or God's Law????:
I am an ex-Democrat, but I am not a Republican, I am a third party candidate with right of center leanings and came to this book with an open mind, semi-non-religious mind. However, after reading it I came away with a rather disgusted feeling, much like that of Sam Harris has when discussing religious moderates. Let me explain. If one claims to follow a certain religious belief and they truly believe that their holy book is the word of God. Then it only makes logical sense to follow what this word of... more info
What did Jesus do?:
I am not a Republican, and I am not a Democrat, but I am a Christian. Since the author requested personal feedback in her post, I feel compelled to provide that instead of a traditional review. First of all, I agree with the author on a great many points. The republican party is hardly Christian in its compass, but I also entirely disagree that liberal humanism is Christ-centered. Throughout Christian history, many theologians have discussed the idea of Christ's primary role as a moral leader. Even... more info
Nicer Xtians = yay, but still miss the point:
I am an atheist. I was raised in a Lutheran home, and my mother sent me this book to try and get me to see that religion isn't all bad. The problem isn't in what the writer is saying here; sure, we should all want a better world! Love and peace are great universal truths to follow and yes those wacky Conservative Christians sure do spout a lot of hate... but trying to convince people to reinterpret the beliefs of Jesus in more positive ways still misses the point that your religion is based primarily... more info
Seger should know a story from a historical account:
The mission of the Church (to correct several other reviewers) is nothing more than to recruit new victims for a silly End of the World cult, and to teach them to place "faith" and "belief in ancient myths" ahead of rational, critical thought.
If Seger creates an imaginary agenda for Jesus, is it more or less valid than the Republican version? Please! Once you realize that the Jesus of the New Testament is an Imaginary Character, then ANY version is just as credible.
The New Testament was... more info
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