<p>I agree that just because some are in favor of it does not mean all are or that it's the official stance. I apologize if I implied that ALL Christians are a certain way! I have some wonderful, beautiful Christian friends and I am sorry if I came across anti-Christian. I was a born-again Christian myself for several years and still retain some (though not all) of the beliefs. I definitely believe in seeing the good in people, and obviously there is a lot of good in Christianity. </p>
<p>I'm just really confused and concerned about the high level of political activism (which translates to judgment/intolerance of gays, and promoting war) that has been gaining in momentum the last few years.</p>
<p>I guess I've had a bad experience. I live in an area with a high concentration of born-again Christians/Catholics/Baptists etc who are very political. It amazes me how they can be so much in favor or war. Several of them have even said things like "Kill 'em all!" when speaking of the 'enemy.' When I propose to them the radical notion that perhaps not all of the alternative options were exhausted before going to war, they smirk as though that is stupid.</p>
<p>Granted, these are a few people. But it's not just that. I've attended church services in several different churches during the time of the last election, and I was astounded at the amount of political rousing that went on during the sermon.</p>
<p>Many of them have told me that their church made a stance in favor of Bush and that is why they voted for him. So, directly or indirectly, Bush's religious base has contributed to the war machine.</p>