Good points, Ardy. Not to wander too far astray, but I would liken the apocalyptic views of Jesus and his early followers to those held by contemporary millenialists, whose influence in politics is at the very least significant. The line between "G*D's action" and "political action", I would suggest, is not well defined in that frame of reference.
Steve
Give us the wisdom to teach our children to love,
to respect and be kind to one another,
so that we may grow with peace in mind.
(Native American prayer)
