HUCKABEE IN 1998: TAKE THIS NATION BACK FOR CHRIST

It is clear that Matt Drudge (www.drudgereport.com) wants to take the lead in derailing Gov. Huckabee's candidacy. He has been relatively kind to the other candidates but he's relentless in his attacks against Huckabee, mostly hitting his views on homosexuality and recently, his past Christian statements.

Here's an article that is getting Drudge's attention.
HUCKABEE: U.S. GAVE UP ON RELIGION

Huckabee said ungiving individuals are responsible for higher taxes.
"I'm often asked why taxes are so high and government is so big. It's because the faith we have in local churches has become so small. If we'd been doing what we should have -- giving a dime from every dollar to help the widows, the orphans and the poor -- we now wouldn't be giving nearly 50 cents of every dollar to a government that's doing ... what we should have been doing all along."
Huckabee also explained why he left pastoring for politics.
"I didn't get into politics because I thought government had a better answer. I got into politics because I knew government didn't have the real answers, that the real answers lie in accepting Jesus Christ into our lives."

First of all, let me say that this quote shows how Gov. Huckabee believes in limited government. The government wouldn't have to be in charge of humanitarian and community development programs if there were private entities who had the heart to lead and fund it.

Here at EvangelicalsforMike.com, we try to focus on the 'values' policies of Gov. Huckabee and also his sermons and speeches. I don't want to give the impression that we want a Pastor-in-chief, even Gov. Huckabee said he's not running for that position. His record in Arkansas running a Government for 11 years tells us how he will integrate his faith when it comes to governance. He didn't turn the government into a cathedral. Instead, he tried to run an effective government that served the people. How he handled the folks from New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina was very noteworthy, I hope that gets a lot more media coverage.

Coming back to the article, I believe Gov. Huckabee was right on with this comment. If there were more people with Christ-like attitudes and values, the world would be a much better place. For the non-Christians reading this blog, let me stress that right minded Christians don't believe in forcing our faith down other people's throats. However consider this: if your faith in Christ is what defines who you are how can you hide it? It will require you becoming somebody you truly are not. Even in secular settings, I know the current mantra is "To Be Yourself". So, is it wrong to be yourself?

I hope Gov. Huckabee can reassure folks on how his faith in Christ does not discriminate against those who don't believe in what he believes. He will be the President for all Americans of all religious backgrounds.