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[lagilman]

"ST. LOUIS (AP) - John Kerry cited a Bible verse Sunday to criticize leaders who have ``faith but has no deeds,'' prompting President Bush's spokesman to accuse Kerry of exploiting Scripture for a political attack.

Kerry never mentioned Bush by name during his speech at New North Side Baptist Church, but aimed his criticism at ``our present national leadership.'' Kerry cited Scripture in his appeal for the worshippers, including James 2:14, ``What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds?''

``The Scriptures say, what does it profit, my brother, if someone says he has faith but does not have works?'' Kerry said. ``When we look at what is happening in America today, where are the works of compassion?''

Bush campaign spokesman Steve Schmidt said Kerry's comment ``was beyond the bounds of acceptable discourse and a sad exploitation of Scripture for a political attack.'' "


WTF? But he can use his faith to justify taking positions that are offensive to voters who aren't his prime concern? Gimmie a break, pal. If you bring "faith-based initiatives" into the government, then the Bible is fair text for quoting.

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[kalligraphy.livejournal.com]

Bush constantly quotes scripture and hymms and never attributes their source. Often times he subtly changes the quote to turn it patriotic, but the fundies know where he got the quote from and that is who he is directing it at. He is directing it at the fundies so they know he is one of them. He does it for political gain.