Editor:

Kelly Brown’s attempt to morph Jesus into a republican hating leftist (“Neither political party can claim to subscribe to Jesus’ teachings,” March 11) is fast becoming standard fare for a desperate political party filled with movers and shakers who want nothing to do with the God of the Bible but who know they better look like they do.

Brown reminds us that “a culture of life regards every life as sacred.” I wish she would put that on a sign and display it in front of the nearest abortion clinic. Brown may find moderately interesting the fact that the Bible supports capital punishment for murderers.

Jumping straight into the abortion fray, Brown feels that it’s “important to address abortion.” She then informs us that “Jesus asked his followers to speak for those who can’t.” Really? Can anyone produce chapter and verse to prove Jesus ever said such a thing?

Jesus does not mention the homosexuality issue. Fair enough. Brown claims that only the Old Testament mentions the issue. Again, a little homework would enhance what little credibility she has left at this point. We all know that homosexuality is condemned without reservation in the Old Testament, but the New Testament follows suit (Rom. 1:26-27).

Again, liberal attempts to mold the Jesus of the New Testament into a social revolutionary are misguided and betray an ignorance of the very purpose of the incarnation. Matthew 1:21 reads that his name shall be called Jesus for he shall save his people from their sins. This presupposes need on our part, and that need doesn’t have to do with politics or social issues. He was a redeemer, not a philosopher, social scientist, or, God forbid, another politician. Would Jesus Christ be “far to the left of any party?”

No, he’s far above any party.

Stephen G. McGovernAccounting sophomore