Washington Briefing - Rudy Giuliani (Presidential Candidate)
October 21, 2007 by Randy
Filed under Christianity, Culture War, Current Affairs, Homosexuality, Life, People, Public Policy, Religion, War On Terror, marriage
Rudy Giuliani - Very nice introduction. A very warm but not unanimous standing ovation.
My notes on what he said …
Speak to us about shared values and goals. The American people want their leaders to reason together. The culture here in DC prevents people from thinking about solving problems and finding solutions. When we discuss the role of faith and value in politics it is turned around to something negative. We have got to find a way to be more inclusive. Christianity is all about inclusiveness. It grew from a persecuted few in the Roman Empire to the most widespread message in the world. Love faith optimism. It was the love of the early Christians that drew thousands and millions. Non-believers saw the love and wanted to be a part of that. There was so much love that they overlooked the persecution brought to them.
He wants to be the President because he wants to face strong opposition and reason together for solutions.
We might have big problems but we have bigger solutions. For every right there is a duty … for every benefit a responsibility.
Belief in personal responsibility. Otimistic, challenging and achievable. I can’t be all things to all people. We have many more areas of agreement than disagreement and I will always listen and be honest with you. I come to you with an open mind and open heart. Please know this, you have absolutely nothing to fear from me. Lberal causes - just read Times articles about me while I was Mayor. I have a certain reluctance that I grew up with to share my faith publicly. My reliance on God is at the core of who I am (check transcript.) Will not pretend to change all my position to fit … trust is more important than agreement. Reagan “what do I honestly believe is best for America.
I will not bend and sway with the political winds if I believe them to be against a good of the nation. Affirms faith as a part of the process.
Talks about the reformation of NYC. Defended people of faith. I believe America stronger and better for your participation. “Freedom of Religion is not Freedom from Religion” Gov. should not force parents to send their children to failed schools. Ideally it takes a family…not a village, to raise a child.
12 commitment - One to decrease abortions and increase adoptions. A country without abortion by changing the hearts and minds of people.
Judges - Americans are protected by the separation of Powers. Each branch must respect the limitations put on them. They must interpret the law…not create it. Giuliani … would appoint justices in the line of Scalia, Thomas, Alito and Roberts. Wow. We must remain on offense in the war on terror. Talked about Palestinian “have to’s.” Under no circumstances will we allow Iran to become a nuclear power. Get involved in Darfur. ::: I was the only one with a standing ovation on that one and that makes me sad. :::
We serve God best by serving others. I want to work with the community of faith to work toward shared goals. Advancing a culture of life by decreasing abortions and increasing adoptions. I will continue to extend my hand to you and I hope you will take it.
Giuliani did a good job on his speech but as I talked with people throughout the day … they, and I, cannot support him. We can not do it. As Dr. Dobson said tonight at the closing dinner, the election is a little over a year away, we don’t know what will happen between now and then. IF Giuliani and Hillary are the two put forward by the parties, there is a lot of talk about “voting for the lesser of two evils.” The problem is that both candidates have social issue stances that are not acceptable…how can one vote for what is not acceptable?
I have strong leanings for NOT starting a third party and from what I have heard here…no one here does either. Neither does Dr. Dobson (in spite of what the media is reporting.) At the same time, as I have mentioned before. A good friend said to me once, “God does not call us to be a Republican or Democrat, he calls us to be faithful.”
What a conundrum this is … We clearly need direction from the Lord.
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“Freedom of Religion is not Freedom from Religion”
With that single statement Rudy ensured that I will never vote for him. It shows the most abject misunderstanding of the constitution and Founding Fathers’ intent, no less from a former DA.
Why does morality need religion? Would a religious person turn immoral without Hell? If so, that shows religion to be antithesis of morality. Moreover, it is NOT government’s job to be involved in this arena. The Right is no longer for freedom. I actually thought Rudy was for small government, social and fiscal laissez-faire. He is not. Better off voting for whatever Democrats have to offer. At least I don’t get my encroachments served behind my back.
ok… Thomas Jefferson wrote that part about the separation of the church and state (essentially means that there will be no state sponsored church or state imposition on the church.) Jefferson also wrote the part about how our rights are endowed to us by The Creator.
They are both in the constitution. Even so, I am glad you aren’t voting for Giuliani.
You are absolutely right, the government should not get involved with the church… but Christians, as responsible citizens, should get involved with government.
And by the by, I didn’t come to Christ out of fear of hell (even though it is very scary I am sure.) I came to Christ because I wanted to be saved from sin and because of His kindness.
It’s not the fire insurance, it’s the benefits of communion and reconciliation with the Creator.