One Nation Under God?
The Buddha always resisted violence and immorality. He withdrew his support from King Ajattasatru when the latter assassinated his father in order to ascend the throne. He tried to stop King Ajattasatru's efforts to start a war with the neighboring country of Vajji. Are our Sanghas doing the same-opposing social injustice and violence- or are we blessing wars and sending priests along with our armies to support the efforts of war? With utmost courage, Jesus taught a gospel of nonviolence. Is the church today practicing the same by its presence and behavior? Do the churches practice nonviolence and social justice or do they align themselves with governments that practice violence and hatred?
-Thich Nhat Hanh, Living Buddha, Living Christ

Blessed are the Peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
-Jesus Christ

One of the things that angers me the most with our country preparing for yet another war is that Bush made such a big deal about being a Christian but his actions have been consistently not Christian. It's bad enough that us non-christians have to hear about this all the time, but the so-called Christians running our government could try practicing what they supposedly believe. As far as I know, Christ taught nothing against abortions or homosexuality. He did, however, teach that the poor should be cared for and wealth should be redistributed.

Bush claimed in the Republican debates for the primaries that he considered Jesus the "political philosopher" that inspired him the most. Since then he has fought hard for tax cuts for the rich and the right to fight wars. Since when did Christ teach this?