Reply #4: I think you touched on a point that we liberal have failed to capitalize

[Hutchewon]

on. This isn't a Christian war, nor is this a Christian administration. It's easy to prove. Just keep quoting the Prince of Peace when they spout this hate. For example (quoting from memory), "When you do this unto the least of these, you do so unto me." Kinda puts their response to Katrina and the New Orleans situation in perspective. Or this one, "When your enemy smites you on the check, offer him the other cheek also." Now tell me again why we attacked Iraq in Christian terms.

At times like these, I find it helpful to remember that Jesus wasn't sent to the cross by the Jews, he was sent to the cross by the church of the time (the sanhedrin). There have always been evil men who have cloaked themselves in religion to do evil things. To me, that is one of the central themes of the new testament, the most central being Love.

The message of Jesus, Mohammad, Buddha or all great spiritual leaders is always peace and is still valid. There just will always be some people who don't get it.

Happy Holiday, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah or just Happy Day. :) God love you for caring!