W's favorite Political Philosipher OUT OF BOUNDS!

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Bush Campaign Blasts Kerry's Bible Quote

By NEDRA PICKLER, Associated Press Writer

ST. LOUIS - John Kerry cited a Bible verse Sunday to criticize leaders who have "faith but has no deeds," prompting President Bush's spokesman to accuse Kerry of exploiting Scripture for a political attack.


Kerry never mentioned Bush by name during his speech at New North Side Baptist Church, but aimed his criticism at "our present national leadership." Kerry cited Scripture in his appeal for the worshippers, including James 2:14, "What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds?"

"The Scriptures say, what does it profit, my brother, if someone says he has faith but does not have works?" Kerry said. "When we look at what is happening in America today, where are the works of compassion?"

Bush campaign spokesman Steve Schmidt said Kerry's comment "was beyond the bounds of acceptable discourse and a sad exploitation of Scripture for a political attack."





Beyond the bounds of acceptable Political discourse? W has cited Jesus as his favorite political philosipher. I think that pretty much makes scripture fair ground. If he'd cited Adam Smith as his favorite political philosipher wouldn't it be reasponable to pose questions about wether or not he followed Smith's philosiphy?

I think they're pissed that a Democrat has finally challenged the Republican claim on faith in general and Christianity is particular. Jimmy Carter thought it would be tasteless tto point out that he was a deeply religous man and Ronald Reagan rarely attended church services at all. Look where it got him.

W has made the nature of his faith a central tenet of his political capital. I think saying that questioning his acts in the light of his faith is out of bounds is a little absurd.