Republican does not mean Christian

An interesting article I found on Dr. James Dobson of Focus on the Family. He is all up in arms because he thinks McCain is a terrible candidate and of course the democrats have no candidates worth considering because democrats are all heathens. Politics never cease to amaze me, especially when intertwined with religion. Now let me say that I have the upmost respect for Dr. Dobson and all that I know he wants from America in terms of family. I think that is very awesome and I agree that our nation could use more family values and a focus upon Christ. However, I think it is very absurd how this man seemingly links the Republican party with Christianity. My reading of Scripture shows that many of the religious leaders of Christ's day would have blasted Jesus as an extreme liberal simply because he cared about people and not religion. I am not saying that all democrats or liberals are more caring than conservatives, but as I have stated before, I do not think the Republican party deserves to have the monopoly on religious belief. For instance...I hate abortion. I think it is one of the most terrible crimes in the world today. Traditionally speaking, democrats have been pro-choice people. However, on the flip side I think all the nut-jobs wanting to arm everyone because of their interpretation of the 2nd Amendment is crazy too. The Republican party caters to a segment of the population. The real deal is that both sides have become too connected to special interest groups and serving those who will bolster their finances instead of actually caring about people. I think in times like this we need a leader for this country who will lead strong and listen to the people as much as possible. I don't happen to agree with all of the views of any of the candidates. But I will not single out a person just because their stance on stem cell research, taxes, abortion, gun control, marriage beliefs, death penalty, etc. disagrees with mine. How egotistical to assume that my brain and my beliefs are the only correct ones. Furthermore [going back to the article] I find it so ironic that Dobson can saddle up with the Mormon guy who blatantly pulls away from Scripture, adds to the Bible, and has a very different view on God - and call it ok. No offense Mitt, I am not holding your religion against you in this election, but I think Dobson is way off course if he can mix with him. What am I saying in all of this ramble? I think politics and religion have a funny way of mixing. Like the title of my blog, "intense feeling too often obscures the truth" in life [well said by the way Harry S Truman]. I have learned that my beliefs and ideas have often been shaped by my own personal biases and views. That does not make them wrong, but it sure as heck does not make them right. Dr. James Dobson - you have to do what you feel is right, but for pete's sake don't assume that just because McCain cusses and has a temper that he isn't a viable option.