Is Tony Perkins's Criticism of the GOP Genuine?

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The religious right have damaged the reputation of all Christian.
They think the end justfies the means. Some will lie and attack to advance their cause of no abortions, gays, stem cell reseach.
My Bible does not have any exceptions for lying.
The religious right has also been on an organized mission to destroy the mainline churches that are more moderate an inclusive. Rick Warren said in a December interview with Steve Waldman, Beliefnet, that mainline churches do not care about Jesus, the cross, redemption. "They are really Marxist in Christian clothing"
Mainline churches tend to have a higher focus on social missions, which Warren and other far right seem to forget was a major focus by Jesus. I cannot believe a supposed Christian would say helping others is socialism.
Dobson said Obama's tax breaks for the lowest earners is welfare. It is a shame that he has a large influence on too many people.
I hope people realize the difference between Evangelicals and mainline church members. We call ourselves "Christian." All I ever hear the media say is Evangelicals.

Julie of CO 2:36PM February 10, 2009

Here we have another round of "religious" organizations that "weigh" in on political matters.I watch as the spiritual "heavyweights" try to influence political parties, their "believers" and the general public.
As a Christian I am deeply dismayed from all of this. Is the "Conservative Evangelical Leader" Tony Perkins "Exclusive Interview" regarding the GOP really of any importance? I watch other Evangelicals hold their breath and with starry eyes wait for the "Revelation" from James Dobson of Focus On The Family on who he will vote for.
When are we to start thinking for ourselves. The last 16 years has been absolute corruption and lack of any kind of responsibility by Congress and both parties. We have to become Americans, with the spirit of independent thinking rather than following the herd instinct of corrupt political parties.
If I was in charge of the demons in hell and sent on a mission to wreck the country in general and Christianity in particular; the rally cry to the legions before me would be: Just say you are against abortion and homosexuality. Don't even bother to disguise your tail and pointed ears. Oh, and make sure to say you are born again! The Christians will follow you where ever you lead.

John M of CO 4:17PM February 09, 2009

Like George said, "Think about it. Religion has actually convinced people that there’s an invisible man living in the sky who watches everything you do, every minute of every day. And the invisible man has a special list of ten things he does not want you to do. And if you do any of these ten things, he has a special place, full of fire and smoke and burning and torture and anguish, where he will send you to live and suffer and burn and choke and scream and cry forever and ever ’til the end of time! But He loves you. He loves you, and He needs money! He always needs money! He’s all-powerful, all-perfect, all-knowing, and all-wise, somehow just can’t handle money! Religion takes in billions of dollars, they pay no taxes, and they always need a little more. "

Larry Linn of CA 2:51PM February 09, 2009

The original Republican party stood for simplicity. The Government will do only what the government "should" do. Provide infrastructure, common defense, laws to protect life and liberty and of course a working financial system. It was never meant to dictate morality, sexuality or religion.
The religious right has been the downfall of the Republican party by alienating all the "Conservatives" that are also socially tolerant. Good ridance and maybe the Republican party can return to it's roots.
Lord knows, neither party reflects the will of the people.
We're all mostly in the "center".

Chris Petty of GA 1:49PM February 09, 2009