Mystic Politics

Religion and politics: An unholy mix

‘Between the Old Testament Jehovah and the New Testament Jesus, a Christian can find support for almost any ideological perspective. American religion used to have room for many different political views, and American politics used to feature religious people across the entire ideological spectrum.’

Santorum’s Goyim Gaffe: Protestant, Catholic, Jewish -We’re All Christians!

‘There was a time when it seemed like progress for Catholics and Jews to be folded into Protestant America and frequently referred to as a single entity. For most, that time has passed.’

God and Caesar in America: Mixing Religion and Politics Is Bad for Both

‘In the wake of the Great Recession it would seem natural that the 2012 election would be fought over economic issues. Yet so far in the Republican primaries, we have seen social issues, and religion especially, move to the forefront. Rick Santorum is only the latest in a series of Republicans who have infused their campaigns with talk about God. Even Mitt Romney, a Mormon who has generally tried to avoid discussing religion, has recently pledged to defend “religious liberty” against the Obama administration.’

In GOP race, voters divided over religion’s place in politics

‘More than half of Santorum’s backers say political leaders should rely on their religious beliefs while making policy decisions, but two out of three Romney supporters feel the opposite — that leaders should steer clear of their faith as they set policies for the country.’

[Image] The Passion of Santorum…

HBO’s Game Change: Showcases Painful Ignorance of Sarah Palin, Misses Religious Overlap

‘What Game Change Misses: It was John McCain’s inability to connect with the religious right, and the need to one-up the historic moment of an African-American presidential nominee, that got the ball rolling. Clearly in need of a conservative Christian on the ticket, and not being the favorite of evangelicals like James Dobson for his previous stances on social issues, McCain decided to tack toward Pentecostals, gaining endorsements from John Hagee and Rod Parsley. Those short-lived fiascoes left him in search of endorsements from prominent Christians.’

Southern Discomfort: Stunning Number Of Deep South Voters Believe Obama Is Muslim

‘Ask President Barack Obama about his religious affiliation, and he’s a Christian. Ask Mississippi or Alabama voters, and you might find a different answer.’

Critics of Religion: Politicians’ Religious Beliefs Are Generally Fair Game

‘Religious beliefs may be comforting or helpful to some people, but no matter how deeply felt, they can have no place in a rational, shared system of managing outcomes for all Americans.’

Conservative Conspiracy Craze: Who Killed Andrew Breitbart?

‘Only a couple of days after the repulsive drive by media assassin Andrew Breitbart dropped dead on the sidewalk in front of his house, at least according to his father in-law the actor Orson “Me and the Orgone” Bean, the right wing conspiracy saw is buzzing away.

An article on the conservative World News Daily suggested that we will know if Breitbart was whacked„ most likely by an Obama death squad, if the tapes don’t come out.’