Huckabee, Gingrich urge political engagement in Va. Beach

"America was founded on Christian (biblical) principals"

What Christian principles?

We often see the empty claim but not the actual 'principles'.

I want to go on record for those that don’t know that Christianity is not an all inclusive religion that will have everyone to just hold hands and get along. Jesus said “I am THE way, THE truth, and THE life: no man cometh unto the Father, BUT BY ME.” America is not the same as the other nations because we have a different God.

America was founded on Christian (biblical) principals regardless of what the history revisionists would have you believe. Sadly we have drifted far away from what our founding fathers intended our Republic to be.

Government is not the answer, the only way to turn the tide in our society is if (2Ch 7:14) If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

The mess that we are in is to be laid squarely at the feet of those that call themselves Christians. We can only expect the Lost to do what they are doing.

I want to offer an apology to Bill Bartel. I had posted a previous comment that the meeting he referred to was not at Rock Church, Virginia Beach but was at the Sheraton Waterside in Norfolk. I had said that he needed to get his fact straight on where it was held because I was there and it was at Sheraton not Rock Church and that I knew that because I was there. I stand corrected on the matter. He was correct and I was correct also. There were two different meetings with the same speakers on the same dates. Both meetings did not allow the media in so I was there at the one at Sheraton and he watched a live broadcast of the one at Rock Church on Godtv. Please accept my apology.

I like how he said:

"The same kind of miracle, he said, led California voters to approve Proposition 8, which overturned a state law legalizing same-sex marriages."

does that mean that the people of California did not want Prop8 passed and God used his magic to make it happen? What about all these other states to legalize marriage... did God use up all his fairy dust on California? And what will he say when the inevitable happens and it is overturned in California, however many years that takes..

It seems to me that Newt here, aside from practicing some religious bigotry is also confusing paganism or pagan belief systems with LIBERALISM.

I happen to be pagan and VERY conservative.

This is not the way to build a coalition among conservatives. Conservatism does not require Christianity, neither does being a citizen of the United States.

I invite you to retract the idiocy and redefine your crusade against what you believe is harming this country Newt, because it's not religious beliefs, it's LIBERALISM.

All this time I thought you Newt, of all people, had a clue. This country is not about religion only, it's about individual freedom and personal responsibility. These things require a level of morality, but morality is not exclusive to YOUR religion or ANY religion.

I am disappointed in you, and quite pissed off actually. How bigoted.

Hukabee and Gingrich bring up the Christian God everytime they want to divert attention away from the from real issues-ie-an immoral, illegal war in Iraq, a trillion dollar defense budget,a collapsing American economy, illegal wire-tapping, and the suspension of the "Constitution".
They need to get a life...Whose God Is That Now???

Seems everyone has their own definition of tolerance..... Those who don't believe in God are more often totally intolerant of the Christian faith and denounce our beliefs and words as hate speech. Yes, God does command us to love our brother but that does not mean we place veils over our eyes and act oblivious and allow ideas and actions that are against our Christian beliefs directly into our lives. It also does not command us to remain silent on these issues that are against our beliefs. We too have a right to free speech and will continue to use it.
God also asks us to discern between what is right and what is wrong.
If you believe that because Christians disagree with other lifestyles and beliefs makes us intolerant perhaps you should review how other religions react and regard these same "alternative" lifestyles. Maybe you should research the Shari law and see how those with "alternative" lifestyles are treated.
The rally cry for Christians to vote faith first when it comes to politics would quickly absolve the parties and special interest influence. Seems to me it is a win win situation.

"I am a citizen of the United States because only in the United States does citizenship start with our creator."

Newt, you are a citizen of the United States because you were born and raised in the United States. Period! Now if you feel you are surrounded by paganism, then that's your problem. I don't feel that way so don't try to speak for me or anyone else. We're really too smart for all this hell and damnation fearmongering gibberish.

It would stand to reason, at least in my small mind" that if this nation were so founded in God and rightousness that we wouldn't have some of the problems we have. First giving acknowledgement to the Grand Architect of the Universe, the Master of all, the Maker of every good and prefect thing...I wonder how it is that we as people have become so intolerant of each other. Now it seems extremely popular for the GOP to move it's politics to the pulpits, and the Dems lambaste that move...all in the name of GOD. It takes a very brave soul to hide behind the armor of God all the while being intolerant of ALL human beings no matter thier beliefs or political preferences....1 John 5:20 If someone says, "I love God," and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen?....Break down the barriers and accept all that walk the earth...no matter their preference, skin color, or religous beliefs.