German Chancellor Worried Religion Drives Bush Politics

German Chancellor Worried Religion Drives Bush Politics

Gerhard Schroeder, the former German Chancellor, says in his new book that Bush’s frequent references to God make him “wary of Mr. Bush’s political decisions.”

Quite rightly, we criticize that in most Islamic states the role of religion in society and the secular character of the legal system are not clearly separated. But we haven’t taken note as readily of the U.S. Christian fundamentalists and their interpretation of the Bible that show similar tendencies.

Gerhard Schroeder, the former German Chancellor, says in his new book that Bush’s frequent references to God make him “wary of Mr. Bush’s political decisions.”

Quite rightly, we criticize that in most Islamic states the role of religion in society and the secular character of the legal system are not clearly separated. But we haven’t taken note as readily of the U.S. Christian fundamentalists and their interpretation of the Bible that show similar tendencies.

Mark McElroy

I'm a husband, mystic, writer, media producer, creative director, tinkerer, blogger, reader, gadget lover, and pizza fiend.

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