We need to reach out to the Christian Right

Speaking as a conservative Christian, I find the most appealing thing about Dr. Paul is that he practices what he preaches. I think it speaks volumes as to his character and convictions. It seems politicians usually change their opinions with the tides in order to get votes. In sharp contrast, I believe Dr. Paul to be an absolutely trustworthy man who means what he says. This is a trait severely lacking among most candidates.

I would think there to be a great opportunity here to communicate to to the religious right a great many things they have in common with Ron Paul. Every time I hear him speak, I realize I have many more things I agree with him on than disagree. I would think other Christians should find this to be the case as well.

I will say, however, that laws are always based upon a value system of right and wrong. And I believe it is just as valid for Christians to defend their moral principles through the legislative process as it is for anyone else. I think the point to stress is that the discussion should be happening at the state level, not the Federal level. I absolutely agree with this general focus of Ron Paul's. I've heard him stress on many topics that rights of the state or the local government as opposed to the centralizing power of the Federal government. That's the powerful message which needs constant reinforcing.

I do not have the answer on a national scale . The problem is TELEVISION. Unplug yours. Experience the Freedom. You can not filter out the lies. Do not be deceived. Bless God America !!

My husband and I are Christians and we are strong supporters of Ron Paul. One of the reasons we respect him so greatly is that he is a man of integrity and faith without wearing religion on his sleeve. Dr. Paul is not about using religion or God to win votes. Meeting with someone so polarizing like Dobson would be a disaster!

But you are right, Christians need to wake up and see that Dr. Paul is the only choice for those who profess to be followers of Jesus. The answer is to just get his name and message OUT THERE.

You can be whatever religion you want to, but I think Dr. Paul would espouse the Constitution: Government has no place in religion, and religion has no place in government. The government shall not "establish" a religion, nor shall it prevent the free exercise thereof. If that's so hard to understand, then I'm sorry.

As an introduction, I think I basically represent the Christian right to some degree. I'm pro-life, pro-gun, and all that. I pray, but not for Armageddon, and not with my eyes rolled back in my head (as others have sadly seen some people do). Sheesh, I'm even for the 1611 version of the Bible. (Yes, where the s looks like an f half the time.)

I have to say, getting these people on my side is about the hardest thing in the world, if they are over age 30. Allow me to catalogue the problems I encounter:

1. "Oh, he'll never win. Tee-hee! We'll just get someone bad anyway."
2. "Well, he wants to allow abortions."
3. "Well, I've already decided that [candidate XYZ] has some pretty good ideas, so my mind is made up."

And that's about all the reactions I get, in one flavor or another.

I think the OP was right: emphasize the states' rights issue, so they can, at the local and individual level, decide things like

1. Prayer in school
2. Abortion (the federal govt. isn't the end-all-be-all of the issue)
3. Sex education
4. Gun ownership

Once you have their attention with the moral stuff, head over to the more "practical" things:

1. Abolition of the IRS (and almost all taxes)
2. Better illegal immigrant policy

But one thing you may NOT AT ALL want to mention is the War in Iraq.

I was confounded myself---Jesus doesn't want anyone to hurt anyone; turn the other cheek is (supposed to be) serious business for us. But these people have been brainwashed by the media more easily than anyone else, I fear. For them it almost has become a holy war.

I say let Ron Paul himself make the issue clearer to them when they watch videos. Don't bring it up yourself. Let them find out.

At least, that's my best guess as to what to do. Like I've said, I have had ZERO success talking with anyone over 30, but I mentioned the war to most of them first thing.

I'm a Christian and I'm a die hard Ron Paul supporter. The difference between me and the "Evangelical" Christians is I understand the way our government is setup, and know that it isn't to be used to push ANY religion. There are many Christians who understand this and don't consider them selfs part of the "Evangelical Christian Right" or whatever the media calls them. You need to reach out to the reasonable Christians, and just ignore the evangelicals because their going to vote for whoever their told to vote for by whoever it is they listen to. But don't go bashing them because your just going to end up pissing some of them off.

The Christian right is bad news. They want everything their way. They are pro liberty.... as long as it fits into their narrowminded, stubborn point of view. They want to take over the country, and force everyone to abide by their morals and laws, how free is that?

We shouldnt be reaching out to the Christian Right, we should be trying to convert them. The Christian right is wrong.
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The Christian right are very scary and sick folks. They pray night and day for Armageddon and a leader that will force the hand of God for Jesus' return so they can be raptured. If you have you have ever watched some of these born again whackos waiving their hands in the air with eyes rolling in their sockets in a hypnotic trance, you know what I mean. Watch this and you will know who is really behind America's perpetual wars:

http://tinyurl.com/ysur5z

Here is the average Born again Christian:

http://tinyurl.com/2zakj8

"It does not take a majority to prevail... but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men." Samuel Adams

don't understand (and I am a King James Bible fundamentalist) is the difference between Dr. Paul's POLITICAL views and his PERSONAL views.

He does not advocate prostitution, pornography, drug abuse, and all the other vices he is accused of supporting. He is personally against those things. But he is running for a political office that is supposed to uphold the Constitution and those things do not belong in the sphere of the federal Big Brother. They are State and local matters. If he was a town alderman, he might fight to get porn or prostitution out of his town, but as president he must make sure each town gets to make their own call on such things, Even acts recognized as criminals acts (rape, robbery, assault, etc.) are prosecuted by LOCAL law enforcement, courts, and government. No Christian I know would call the White House if such a crime was committed against them, they'd call their LOCAL police.

To ensure our freedom, we have to allow freedom for many we disagree with. Otherwise only those with the most power will be free, and the rest of us will be subjected to them. Under freedom EVERYBODY wins. That's the reason such a diverse crowd can support Ron Paul.

Christians have their best opportunity to spread the scriptures in a FREE society. If the ground is level for everybody, Christianity flourishes. It's only when Christianity is legislated against that we suffer.

There are many articles that can be sent to churches along with a nice note.

http://www.newswithviews.com/baldwin/baldwina.htm

Examples:
CHRISTIAN RIGHT JUST DOESN'T GET IT
MY MOST IMPORTANT MESSAGE OF THE YEAR
CHRISTIANS NEED TO BEWARE OF MIKE HUCKABEE
MORE REASONS TO BEWARE OF MIKE HUCKABEE

http://www.huckabeefacts.org/

Let's Reign! (Rev. 5:10)

I agree 100% with your assessment. As a fundamentalist Christian I believe Paul is the best choice. He is not a hypocrit and he is truly pro life in every respect. I realize that other people support him for other reasons but that is just one reason I like him. I suspect others would too.

Those who align themselves with the political movement called the "Christian Right" have zero power of discernment, and would vote for Charles Manson, if Pastor Hegee told them to. Supporting Bealzebub Bush and his evil son should be enough testament to that.
The Christian Right = Israel worship at any cost, and would be a ridiculous waste of effort.
Now that Huck has been designated their saviour, they'll follow him to the death.

For years the Christian community in the United States refrained from participation at all in politics. Believing that it was not their place. Then the Christian coalition convinced them that their voice was needed to effect change. Rallied by the Likes of Dobson, jerry, pat and Chuck Baldwin (now a Paul supporter) They were sold a lie that the GOP was concerned about their values. The reality was the GOP, of which I have remained a member for 20 years this being the last, USED Christians to gain power with no intent on making the changes they promised. Twice they held the majority, twice they did not respond to those who sent them there.
Now as far as reaching the Christian Right a group I once would have been in the midst. You have to use Biblical reasoning:
On Israel- God has promised to protect and defend His people. When we take that as our job we imply that God will not keep his Word to His people.
On submitting to authorities-
Rom 13:1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
Rom 13:2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
Rom 13:3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
Rom 13:4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
Rom 13:5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
Rom 13:6 For this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.
Rom 13:7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.

1Pe 2:13 Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
1Pe 2:14 Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.
1Pe 2:15 For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
1Pe 2:16 As free, and not using your liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.
1Pe 2:17 Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.
1Pe 2:18 Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.

In the past these two passages have been used to keep Christians from participating. In the United States The Constitution in the AUTHORITY. To support candidates that openly call to work outside the Constitution is to deny their clear Biblical instruction.

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