Now a word from Pope Cal
We have heard Benedict XVI (or rather his lieutenants) issue a definition on what it means to be a Christian. Now Cal Thomas takes on the papal roll and declares that Hillary Clinton can believe what she wants but as a presidential candidate she shouldn't parade herself as being a Christian, for her liberal theology is in his estimation defective.
Why is it defective? Well not only is it full of works righteousness (Social Gospel) but instead of standing firm in a literal interpretation of the Bible (which apparently true Christians do) her faith and the faith of liberals is driven by polls.
Liberal faith, which is to say a faith that discounts the authority of Scripture in favor of a constantly evolving, poll-tested relevancy to modern concerns -- such as the environment, what kind of SUV Jesus would drive, larger government programs and other "do-good" pursuits -- ultimately morphs into societal and self-improvement efforts and jettisons the life-changing message of salvation, forgiveness of sins and a transformed life.
Yes, because we are attentive to the modern world and let reason and experience help us interpret and apply the gospel we're poll driven second class Christians. Therefore, it would appear okay for Mike Huckabee to say he's a Christian but liberals like Hillary and Barack, that's out of bounds.
So my response is simple: Who made Cal Thomas the Protestant Pope?
Comments
With all of these postings on Catholicism, it seems you may be going the way of Francis Beckwith?
The Mackrel Snapper
But beware, I'm reading David Gibson's book on Benedict, so I'll be posting on it as well.
and to Mystical Seeker I do think her faith is sincere, but I think she's also a politician first when it comes to these things. My problem is not so much with the critique of Hillary as it is Cal's arrogance in defining what a true Christian is!
As you know, Bob, I am no fan of Sen. Clinton, but I had to cheer her in the interview. When the interviewer wanted to bring up (AGAIN) Bill's marital infidelities, she said simply, "I have said all I am going to on that topic." And she showed far more knowledge of Scripture than Thomas ever has.