When viewed on a cursory level, the symmetry between Christian values and Republican policy is undeniable. I say this without a shudder despite its encompassing claim, because its calling a spade a spade. When you associate fervently with the Republican party, you are accepting the concept that you will be lumped with the Christian following, even when Christianity does not describe your faith. Politics is constructed on this framework. Groups title themselves in order to gain momentum and strength on generally agreeable theories of government. Individual concepts may be discussed in house, but when presenting to the masses, party lines will generally remain steadfast. As I see it, it should not be a point of contention for non-Christian Republicans, but rather an acknowledgement that demonstrates your intuitive understanding of our religious and political infrastructures.
Going further, the Republican Party is readily perceived as the "patriotic" party when compared to its Democratic and Independent teammates (we are all on Team USA, right?). Proudly sporting the red, white, and blue, nearing the point of entitlement. Perceiving international security as an offensive rather than a defensive, because we know best. Seeing inclusivity as a matter of earning rather than right. Fill in with your own opinions...
...how about: hypocritically alienating all that are not them. The relationship between Republican doctrine and Christian value is peculiar. The Christian philosophy as it relates to Jesus stakes claim in an altruistic lifestyle. It prods all followers to be proactive in their faith, but also be pragmatic in their actions: be Jesus-like. I do not see the Republican/Christian status quo making advances towards inclusivity and connectivity. Again, VERY broadly, I see it quite the contrary. Pro-lifers blame without context. Republican health care speakers desire human prioritization rather than human preservation. Fiscal conservatives emphasize the Patton offensive in the military rather than diplomatic harmonization.
What is Christian about Republican reality? The Party may be Christian, but what about the reality? Privatization reigns supreme in Republican philosophy. Put up the walls and lock the door. The government is good for defense, but should not assist in caring for those in need. They are outside the wall, and its not a concern what happens to them.
If this is a Christian tenant, its no wonder I lost vigor for the faith...its rooted in hypocrisy. Its far from humanistic (keep in mind, its not that these people are bad in nature, just naive in culture), and it breeds a contempt for the less fortunate. This country is FULL of less fortunate. The founding principals of this country were based on the entrepreneurial spirit; the Manifest Destiny. Some people in this country don't thrive in that environment. Some people were born in a world that does not allow them to decipher their strengths. I am a proponent of overcoming all negativity that is presented to me. The reason I adopt this philosophy is because of the building blocks that have strengthened me. Not everyone has those building blocks, and thus its infinitely more difficult to overcome even relatively simple tasks.
I don't want to be Republican if it embodies Christianity. I want to adapt. I want to be circumstantial. I don't want to be static and doctrinal. Look, learn, evaluate, and act...that is doctrinal as I want to get.
The inverse of Republican Christianity is Democratic Agnosticism. There are many holes in this philosophy, as well. However, if we are trending, I would rather trend towards seeking and learning rather than fitting all circumstances into my worldview. I would rather raise too many questions if the other option is to ask too few. I would rather measure twice and cut once, because it insures the pieces fit, rather than forcing a long board in a short bracket.
