On June 24, James Dobson came out with his literalistic and limited view of scripture and his strict conservative view of the Constitution, and then labeled Obama's views as "distorting" the Bible and a "fruitcake interpretation" of the Constitution. Does Mr. Dobson really take a Constitutional scholar such as Senator Obama and try to reduce his years of study, research and scholarly teaching to "a fruitcake interpretation?" Apparently, Mr. Dobson claims the audacity to do that and thinks he can get away with it. But is his criticisim of Senator Obama a "christian" response?
I believe that the Christian community has to learn to agree to disagree amicably. Some of us take the Bible literally. Others take it seriously. How we interpret what we read determines the priorities we choose: personal salvation or justice for the the poor and the oppressed. Some would say we need to have both viewpoints in our vision. Clearly, I need an inclusivist to speak for me. Barack Obama, like many believers I know and serve, tries to claim an inclusive vision of God's justice, judgement and grace.
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