> It's very interesting to read the New Testament on this. Can't quote
> chapter and verse off the top of my head, but Jesus was not especially
> enthusiastic about public displays of piety. Or, come to think of it,
> the accumulation of wealth. It continually amazes me how people who
> call themselves Christians (e.g., Gary Bauer) espouse beliefs and
> political action that directly contradict the teachings of Christ.
> You're right, Yoshie--religion is more or less a political football.
That's what's nifty about the Christian Bible...it's full of contradiction. You can quote Scripture to defend...or condemn... just about ANYTHING.