GOP uses Christian values to get votes

When did the Republican Party become the party of Christians, God and/or all things wholesome? Many leaders of the Republican Party favor oppressing the poor, legislating every tax loophole for wealthy to avoid paying taxes, and legally discriminating against people in love who simply want to marry, and then claim they are for “family values.”

This behavior is about as far from being Christian than “believing” Jesus was a law-abiding, bearded white guy. Jesus would have been a radical socialist had they had such labels back then - maybe a Democrat, but not a modern-day conservative or Republican.

Aren't those claiming to be Christians supposed to strive to be “Christ like?” That would mean standing up for the less fortunate and creating public policies that would lead to true social, economic and gender justice. True Christians should be rejecting most Republican Party policy initiatives.

Many Republicans are “convenient Christians.” They say they believe in Jesus and hold their God up on some pedestal to get votes, yet do a complete flip-flop when it comes to real public policy that demonstrates Christ's values toward fellow citizens.

Dan Rice

Ames