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 Show 242 How would God vote. Medved talks to author. Audio MP3
from American Conservative University Podcast
July 25, 2008
Show 242 How would God vote. Michael Medved talks to author David Klinghoffer. 37 minutes 8.5MB From How Would God Vote? The Bible commands a style of politics that in the American context could only be described as deeply conservative. Is, then, the politics of God theocratic? âA strong case could be made for theocracy, American-style, if the word were defined not in the conventional way but according to its root meaning. Democracy signifies the rule of the demos, the people. Strictly speaking, theocracy means the rule not of churches or priests but of theos, God. It won't do to deny that many conservatives, even while unambiguously affirming the traditional American separation of church and state, would add more theos to the democratic mix than is currently the case. I choose not to call myself a theocrat because I know how eager liberal secularists would be to twist the word against me. Dishonestly they would make it appear that I wish to impose a literal biblical theocracy, that I would dumbly imitate word for word the political structure of king, priesthood, and religious high court that existed in biblical antiquity. âYet, in a subtler sense, are we not all theocrats now?â This startlingly original investigation into the controversies dividing America provides a clear and convincing affirmation of the relevance of the Bible to contemporary politics. With liberals and conservatives alike claiming the authority of the Bible as support for their views on social and moral issues, the need to understand what the Bible actually says has never been more pressing. In How Would God Vote?, journalist and scholar David Klinghoffer illuminates the worldview set forth in the Scriptures and argues that, with some exceptions, the God of the Bible would overwhelmingly support traditionally conservative principles and policies. Klinghoffer considers the ethical and moral heart of contemporary political debatesâquestions like immigration, gay marriage, abortion, care for the poor, war and peace, censorship, privacy, the place of religion in schools and the community, and much more. There is a pattern here. It s for a very good reason that conservatives line up as they do, predictably, on a range of issue; as do liberals. The two competing political philosophies derive from radically different ways of looking at the world: one in consonance with the Bible, the other very much not. Klinghoffer, however, is no stereotypical Republican. Controversially, he argues that the Bible would have us emphasize domestic policy, the classic pre-9/11 culture war issues, over a hyped-up âWorld War IVâ against âIslamofascism.â The Bible has a foreign policy, he shows, and it is not neoconservative. He demonstrates support in the Scriptures for a welcoming attitude toward immigrants, for gun control, and for affirmative action. The Bible, Klinghoffer shows, is no mere list of dos and donâts but a fully coherent and practically relevant portrait of moral reality, compelling and deep enough to guide not only our private but our public lives. Even if we as individuals fail its private tests, thatâs no reason to reject its public lessons. To anyone who takes God seriously, every election poses a radical question: Will we vote with Him, or against Him? The Bible is an unapologetically political book, Klinghoffer explains, and an extremely conservative one. Some political views offend God, and those views are mostly liberal. In short, the Bible commands you to be a conservative. Stimulating and provocative, How Would God Vote? is an important contribution to pre-election debates and to setting the path the nation will follow in the future under a new president.
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 The Line Between Audacity And Arrogance
from Adam's Blog » Podcast
July 25, 2008
Podcast Show Notes There s a fine line between audacity and arrogance and Obama seems to keep crossing it. From using a Wailing Wall apperance for political gain (Hat Tip: Right Wing News.) To removing the American flag from the tail of his plane to put his own logo on it. House Republican Leader: John Boehner. The man with no plan or why House Republican leaders don t want a second contract with America. Jindal says no to being Veep. A sweetheart deal for the DNC Host Committee. Click here to download, click here to add this podcast to your Itunes. IMPORTANT: Please take our listener survey Try GotoMyPC free for 30 days! For this special offer, visit www.gotomypc.com/podcast. Trackposted to Rosemary s Thoughts, 123beta, Maggie s Notebook, Right Truth, The World According to Carl, The Pink Flamingo, Democrat=Socialist, and Conservative Cat, thanks to Linkfest Haven Deluxe.
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 Radiofórum (23.07.2008 18:10)
from Český rozhlas 1 - Radiožurnál
July 25, 2008
Továrna Siemens v Praze končí; velká korupce a podvody v Bulharsku se nelíbí Evropské unii; knihovna Jana Kaplického na Letné nebude, vzkazuje vláda; V. Kotecký a P. Mach o sporu hnutí Duha a CEPu o antiekologickém britském filmu
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Sportžurnál (23.07.2008 19:06)
from Český rozhlas 1 - Radiožurnál
July 25, 2008
Výsledky cyklistického závodu Tour de France; naši mladí fotbalisté se utkají s Německem; hokejové a fotbalové přestupy; MS motocyklistů bude mít novou zastávku v Maďarsku; vzpomínka ny OH 1936; ceny v Pekingu a problémy s čínskými vízy odrazují turisty
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Třetí svět (23.07.2008 22:05)
from Český rozhlas 1 - Radiožurnál
July 25, 2008
Domov mládeže v Ulan Bátaru s podílem české pomoci; rekonstrukce nemocnice na severu Mongolska; dodávky vodohospodářského zařízení oblastem s nedostatkem vody; podnik Mongolbiotest; problematická situace v Zimbabwe; přerušení potravinové pomoci Somálsku
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Nad věcí (23.07.2008 23:05)
from Český rozhlas 1 - Radiožurnál
July 25, 2008
Rozhovor s Milenou Hübnerovou-Rezkovou o zlaté medaili na OH v roce 1968 za skok vysoký, ME v Athénách o rok později, způsobech trénování, sportovní výchově svých dětí, slučování politiky se sportem, finančnímu hodnocení výkonů dříve a dnes i o dopingu
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Radiofórum (24.07.2008 18:10)
from Český rozhlas 1 - Radiožurnál
July 25, 2008
Polský prezident L. Kaczynski jedná s V. Klausem; Hospodářská komora žádá M. Topolánka o zásah proti silné koruně; B. Obama je v Berlíně; J. Pospíšil a J. Tejc o návrhu, aby si pachatelé trestných činů, po dohodě se státním zástupcem, sami navrhli trest
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 MSNBC News Headlines - 07-24-2008-185008
from MSNBC News Headlines
July 24, 2008
Listen to news headlines from NBC News. Updated throughout the day by MSNBC.com, this audio podcast brings you a roundup of the latest national and international news, politics, sports, business and entertainment stories.
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 Gillmor Gang 07.24.08
from The Gillmor Gang
July 24, 2008
Steve Gillmor talks with Marc Canter, David Recordon, and Chris Messina about the Open Web Foundation, Facebook Connect, and the politics of open standards. Recorded Thursday, July 24, 2008.
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