Bush War Machine Betrays Christian Values

In an American administration elected with support from large sections of the Christian community there appears to be no voice for Christian values when it comes to war and peace. The New York Times reported today that Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is prepared to lead the nation closer to violent confrontation with Iran, “to pacify, for awhile, administration hawks who are pushing for possible military action.” This, of course, includes discredited Vice President Dick Cheney.
The anticipated actions would label the main wing of the Iranian military as a terrorist organization. Jesus, those of us still care may recall, suggested we take the log out of our own eye before we attempt to remove the splinter from our neighbor’s. Is it any wonder the Bush administration is so blind to what they are doing? Is it any wonder their reckless military adventures have left hundreds of thousands dead and driven millions into refugee status? Where are the voices of those who follow the “Prince of Peace”? Of course, Bush and his gang hold constitutional power and with a compliant congress can do what they wish, but they should be forced to disassociate themselves from the name of Christ before that name means nothing at all.
It’s either sad or humorous--depending on how far you’ve been beaten down by the Bush media machine--that the leaders of the two Middle Eastern nations we now occupy are working for peace with the Iranians and calling them brothers. While the Christians push for the violence, the Islamists press for peace. Go figure.
Some Christians will call this position naive and foolish. To them I say, “where is your courage, where is your heart?” Or maybe the question is, “where is your stomach?” Thank God Jesus wasn’t so gutless when he faced off against the domination system of his day in the name of justice and compassion.