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HOUSE OF THE HOLY The Capitol Building What would Jesus do if elected to Congress? Would He suggest bombing Mecca in response to another terrorist attack on American soil? Would He be active in efforts to "rehabilitate" people who "suffer from 'same-sex attractions'"? Build a "prayer wall" around the United States? Propose solving the Iraq problem by exporting Christianity? Would He decry Newt Gingrich for being too liberal? Radar ranks the 10 craziest Christians on the HillAccording to disciples who have been elected to Congress, the answer is "Amen, Jesus would do all these things." While there are hints that Christianity is becoming less of an imperative for obtaining public office these days—last November's election brought two Buddhists, a Muslim, and more Jews to Congress than ever before—Jesus still has a considerable posse on the Hill. Radar ranks the most devout among them.
But when it comes to the massive violence and death in Iraq, Hayes pulled out the biggest gun of all—Jesus. At a town-hall meeting last year, Hayes advised attendants that "Stability in Iraq ultimately depends on spreading the message of Jesus Christ, the message of peace on earth, good will towards men. Everything depends on everyone learning about the birth of the Savior." Hayes did not suggest that this message be spread through Iraq by loudspeakers affixed to the roofs of stock cars driven by the Dukes of Hazzard, but such an add-on probably wouldn't have made his proposal any less practical than it already was. During the frenzy of press coverage that followed these comments, Hayes explained that he was talking more in terms of spreading the principles of Christianity than the faith itself. |
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