On 7 September I wrote about the difference between religion and religious. I was trying to capture the fact that being "religious", i.e., acting on values that can be considered consistent with the basic tenets of a religion, differ from identification with a religion.
Today, Harold Meyerson focuses on the Republican Party (led by the ineffable GWB)that continues to focus on their Christian solidarity while advocating policies that are totally inconsistent with Christian values, at least as indicated by Jesus.
Whether we are dealing with preemptive war, torturing of prisoners, or immigration, the Republican Party seems to work hard to be as strong as possible in advocating positions that one could not imagine Jesus condoning.
Admittedly, the alleged links between politicians and a specific religion (most often Christianity) are sources of personal frustration. It is hard to identify with any religion that is so abused by its adherents!
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