Acceptable Quote by Gary DeMar
“Why is it that the Rev. Jesse Jackson can quote the Bible in support of his pet causes, but conservative ministers and lay people must argue purely on secular grounds for their social and political agenda?... It seems that mixing religion and politics is acceptable as long as the road turns to the left.”
About This Quote
Source Article: The Politics of Faith, 1999
Religion is often used selectively in politics, favoring one side over the other.
In simple terms: Faith used as political tool.
Key Takeaway
Critically assess religious arguments.
Themes
politics
religion
bias
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- campaign speeches
- legislative debates
- media commentary
Key Concepts
Public policy
moral authority
Questions to Reflect On
- When is religious rhetoric appropriate?
- How to ensure fairness in public discourse?
A Different Perspective
Secular arguments can be dismissed as irrelevant.
![“In any case, open-seat presidential elections like 2008 just are different in character from incumbent reelects, and I think that's the most important thing about this election - is that once there's an incumbent running for reelection, most of the debate is about, "Has he [Barack Obama] done a…” quote by William Kristol](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0b0/william-kristol-9091_acceptable_in-any-case-open-seat-presidential-elect_36353.jpg)