What would Bush do? What would Jesus do?

In the last several years, we've come to hear the phrase "the Christian Right" so many times that we sometimes forget there is a Christian Left, too.

They even have a website called — wouldn't you know it? — "The Religious Left."

Recently that site ran an interesting side-by-side comparison of the Christian Right's darling, President Bush, with all Christians supposed Numero Uno, Jesus the Christ.

For example, regarding forgiveness:

• Bush indicated that he was running out of patience. Asked if he planned to set an ultimatum for Saddam's compliance, Bush suggested that would be pointless, like extending "another, another, another last chance." (CBS News, Feb 18, 2003)
• Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?" Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. (Matthew 18:22)

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