BINGO ; Caring little about what happens to persons after they are born.((( Key Words)) This is the Republican Doctrine.

Nobody likes abortions, But it is a women's right to choose..

Wanting to send our youngest and best to fight wars, For the industrial military complex.

If Romney had won the election,We would be in the middle of a build up to go to Iran by now.

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Jerry I could not agree more with your analysis of the situation. The thinly veiled attitude of self-righteousness and false pride espoused by the false Christians is one of the reasons the Republican party suffered the humiliating defeat it did in the last national election.The stubborn determination to bring down our country in the name of God has been exposed and pushed the conservative movement back a hundred years. This self-righteousness has, as it always does, divided the the movement and now the members are fighting each other. The Muslims could not be more surprised or happier that the best friends of their religion are those mascaraiding as Christians!

I am a Republican and although conservative on issues such as abortion I would be considered a moderate by my party and liberal on such issues as legalization of pot.And I am certainly not self rightious or feel I have all the answers.The first "church" (believers of Christ) did pool their material possessions to provide for THEIR needs.They were also commanded to take care of in particular the widows and children The government was never expected to do this.Jesus was also into the family unit.He was very protective of children.I can't believe He would be A-OK with women having multiple fatherless children they then do not nurture.God gave us free will but with that comes responsibility for our choices.What always blows my mind are all the liberal activists whose main focus is still beating the "equal rights"drum.Think about the progress they could make in their communities if they used all that energy in teaching their young about the importance of education and self control.Getting girls on birth control shots and teaching young men to be good men.

fully agree. jesus would not recognize most of his 'followers' these days.

"women having multiple fatherless children"? Really? This mentality is a major part of the problem today. Here's a newsflash, there was only one "fatherless child", in the scientific sense and that story is told at the beginning of the New Testament. Otherwise, there is no such thing. There are, however, plenty of children with absent fathers. Heck, there are plenty of children with absent mothers for that matter. How can you possibly preach about education, self-control and personal responsibility while bashing these mothers and completely excusing a man's role in creating a child by referring to these children as "fatherless"?

S..if you had read my entire comment I also referred to boys being raised to be good men.Jesus Himself commanded men to love their wife as He loved the church.Anyone would know I was referring to fatherless children as children not having a present father mentoring them.Until everyone of all political or moral persuasion look at the #1 cause of poverty in this country we will never be able to end this vicious cycle.And that is the high birth rate of babies to young single mothers.I have 2 grown daughters and a grown son who were raised in church.While my husband and I taught them abortion wasn't an obtion(my personal belief...maybe not someone elses) we also taught them birth control.We taught our son to respect women.Did we really think they would all be vigins when they got married? Not really.But we tried to give them the tools they needed.Reality check....as someone who's been there and done that...I know first hand what it's like being a pregnant teenager.Yes it takes two to create a baby but right or wrong outside of marriage the day to day care and nurturing wil usually fall to mom.

Well...I did read your entire comment and found it to be contradictory. Clearly your intention was different and I appreciate your clarification. I also appreciate the morals you instilled in your children and your own struggles, we actually have common ground here. It is very true that mothers are often left to care for these children and without financial assistance from the fathers, many seek government assistance. These mothers are too often made out to be sorry, good-for-nothing baby factories without regard for the other "parent". There is little said in the media or otherwise about the "fathers" who spread their seed to the extent that they have 10 or even more children none of which they are properly supporting. If they DID support these children, welfare rolls would drop dramatically.

Christ never said kill unborn babies or steal peoples money or be a moslem or kill people who ned medical attention. I can go n and on. Christ defended himself by running away from stoning several times. We can defend ourselves too.

All I have to say is that Eric Fleischauer is an extremely intelligent, analytical yet entertaining writer that educates those who take the time to read and reflect upon his point of view. He is truly an asset to the Decatur Daily. In a time when some say newspapers are antiquated, Mr. Fleischauer is a shining example of why the public needs newspapers with artful writers that actually have something to say with points to be made as opposed to columnists such as, say Cal Thomas.

Keep up the good work Mr. Fleischauer.

When I hear people bashing the government for taking care of the poor, sick, hungry, homeless, at-risk children, and other downtrodden people and in the next breath make claims to being Christian, I am amazed. The Christian community does not and cannot meet these needs as both Old and New Testament teaching does. If the churches are not going to meet these needs, then who does that leave if not the government. Are we to let these helpless people suffer beside the roads? Yes, there will always be people who abuse the system and that is why there are needs for reform. But there will also be people who fall on hard times and need a hand back up.

The saying "Christians aren't perfect just forgiven" is needed here as we'll as "you will always have the poor among you." How is you heart and how discerning are you these days of the things happening around you? The government today in my opinion is trying in some regards to take the place of God. I believe I can spend my money (what little I have) better than the Government. How much waste and abuse do you think is going on ion Government vs. the Church? I'll leave at that.