I thought people would react to this article when Rascal posted it
I don't know how I missed Rascal's post. I don't double post very often. I posted it to get John's reaction, and I see he thinks it is a puff piece. We have been blessed--perhaps a bad way to put it--with the absence of any militant Evangelicals here. So I may venture a little bit further into my analysis of Bush's religion, and it's influence on the nation. With my credentials as a militant Atheist, I think I can say some things the might sound offensive if they came from a very Religious type.
To be a great leader, you need to be able to keep your calm when your subordinates are losing theirs. In times of stress, we need something to hold onto that will allow us the calmness to carry on and make sound decisions. There are several ways to do this, but one that seems to work for a lot of people is meditation. Call it Prayer, chanting, etc, anything that allows you to gather yourself, remove distractions, and figure out what to do.
I see Bush using his Christianity to gather personal strength. It helped him solve his drinking and marriage problems. It made it possible for him to move from the life of a rich Texas drunk to the White House. It helps him make it through the night.
I think we are faced with the most dangerous world situation that has ever existed for the US. I would rather have a guy with Bush's values in there right now than one who is the normal con man we usually get, who goes to Church for the cameras, but has no core of values that will keep him level in the tight spots. |
