Political appeals to the Deity

Since the Democrats discovered that referring to God offers distinct political advantages, it seems that we hear more references to the Deity in the current political wars than we sometimes hear in church. Forgive me for being a little cautious. Actually, don't forgive me because caution is absolutely necessary in this matter.

I have some observations.

Being a sincere Christian does not qualify one to be President. I know lots and lots of sincere Christians who would make terrible Presidents. In fact, I know of one or two professing Christians who already have been not-so-wonderful Presidents.

As a professing Christian, I take the Bible seriously. As a Bible reader, I know that the most important political statement in the Old Testament is one that was voiced by the prophet Amos, "Let justice roll down like the waters and righteousness like an everflowing stream." So my question to politicians, Christian, near-Christian, used-to-be Christian, born again Christians and politicians who recently discovered the Christian vocabularly in this political season, is this: How do you intend to lead this country to implement the biblical mandate for justice? Or, what is your vision for justice?

Amos railed at a society that neglected the poor, the widow and orphan. My biblical/political question, how would you lead this nation to respond to the prophet Amos' concern for the less able?

My heart is glad to hear that political leaders believe in God. According to the book of James, that raises their spiritual status to that of the devil who also believes in God. I would really like to hear a little converstion about justice.

Joe