Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for August 06, 2009

Sooo, that’s what it means to be “christian” is it? Hmm, and here I thought it was to be a good person. Of course, by that standard, we’d have to burn most politicians at the stake, as well as lobbyists and CEOs

No, “Christian” does not equal “good person”. It does not equal “bad person” or “hypocrite” or “fool”, either.

It is unfortunate that a certain type of bad, foolish hypocrite thinks that by bleating “I’m a Christian” loudly and repeatedly it somehow exempts them from ordinary standards of ethical and moral behavior.

The Lord is my Out, I shall not want.

…any excuse in the storm..but these are some strong Christian values…I think though I am a Democrat I willl vote for these fine young men next time…also it makes me understand the republican’s stand on abortion much better..

Huh? What do Christianity and breaking vows have in common? One is supposed to be following the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth (not worshiping him!) and the other is an ages old problem found in all cultures.

Sounds like he was set up.

If he’s a Christian, doesn’t that mean that Wolverine will come and “take out” the evil husband of his soul-mate?

RE: “Christian” - C’mon folks, Trudeau is mocking hypocritical politicians. He does it all the time, and he’s not partial to either Dem or Rep.

Ah yes. American Politicians. Hypocracy at its’ finest.

I suspect that true religion (following Christ) has very little to do with politics.

And I suspect that many who say “Lord, Lord..” will be surprised come reckoning day…

Avolunteer,

Where do you get the notion that Christianity does not support the notion of worshiping Jesus? Christianity equates Jesus with God. If it didn’t, it would reject, for starters, the Gospel of John.

Oh what a tangled web we weave…..

Be strong my brother. Forgiving the adulteress’s evil husband is a fine first step on the road to glory.

Remember: “…forgive, and ye shall be forgiven. ”

To ere is human to forgive devine

Trudeau is making fun of a specific group of Christians known as The Family. One of their beliefs is that members have been chosen by God and, therefore, are exempt from all other moral considerations.

Joe Allen: Yes, you’re right. In biblical days, what has evolved down through the centuries into “marriage”, was simply a transfer of ownership of the girl/woman from her father to her “husband”. A simple, legal transfer of “property”. When you read about “marriages” in the bible, it’s just not so. Since “God” allegedly approved these transfers, we somehow have come to believe that “God” is a big backer of marriage. (I love these characters in Doonesbury believing that God finds them so special - that must take an amazing ego)

Ooh, I bet there’s some righteous indignation brewing among the Fellowship at the C Street Center right now. Should they forgive Trudeau?