The Faith of George W. Bush

Rating:
Summary: Speciously Apologetic
Review: I read this book almost a year ago. At the time, I thought it was a moderately good read. However, given what I know about Bush II now (especially his dangerous support of the FTAA), I can't agree with the author that Bush II bears the fruits of being a Christian.

This book does read quickly. It does showcase how GW Bush grew up in the church with his siblings. It does point out his shortcomings (most notably, SKULL AND BONES!!!), and his supposed achievements before and after taking the office of President of the United States. It even showcases his conversations with Billy Graham (which, if you know Mr. Graham's suspicious history, is quite scary). The part I have a problem with is once the book is done, Mansfield tries to convince the reader that George W. Bush is a bonafide Christian -- despite the fact that he unwittingly "painted a portrait" of Bush being a typical unprincipled politician (i.e. "Islam is a religion of peace" -- no genuine Christian would ever say that! Bush tried to play to both sides, but it is impossible to placate one people group without offending the other. But then again, most undiscerning evangelicals looked the other way as time passed by.) It soon becomes painfully noticeable that Mr. Bush has not always been -- nor ever will be -- a straight shooter.

To the well-informed (regardless if you are politically apologetic or principled), a better title for this book should be The Duplicitous Faith of George W. Bush. Enough said!

Rating:
Summary: We need a christian presadent in 2004! WWJD
Review: I thought in the debates when Bush said that jesus was his favorit philosohy it was a moment for teh history books and I was rite, I knew i would vote for him from then on because noone ever said that before. It makes me mad when people try toput him down saying he is bad because of all the elections in texas--well you don't live here, it is bad,we need all the executions and more to stop all the crime that is going on here. They deserve what they get. It says right in the bible spare the rod and spoil the child and that is all Bush is doing, there is a bunch of other quotes I could show you to show how he is right to! And the same goes for the grate war for freedum in Iran to get rid of the evildoers and all the weapons of mast destruction that they is thretining the wold by. In the bible the isrealites fought many wars that God wanted and they WON, this one is not any different from them. Jesus said he who lives by the sword will die by the sword and that is exactly what we are giving to Saddom Husane right now, I am just glad we have a grate conservitive man to carry forword are christian ideas and from reading this book any one can see that Bush is the MAN for us. I get so sick of everyone saying he is bad or critisizing him on the news all the time, well he is not I just wish they would be quite or go back to france were they would like it better anyway. This is a good book that shuld be rwead by all patreotic americans!

Rating:
Summary: Insightful
Review: I very much enjoyed this quick read. It was very insightful into not only his faith, but the path that has brought him to his current position as our president, and what elements have come together to make him the right man for the job right now!

Rating:
Summary: It's about time!
Review: It seems there are a miriad of books that communicate either a passion or a dislike for President Bush. Finally, someone has written a book that walks the middle ground. Dr. Mansfield tells some wonderful, previously unheard stories of President Bush's path to salvation and personal clarity of purpose, as well as the human frailties that shaped his earlier years. What Dr. Mansfield paints is a picture of a man who truly believes in a divine purpose about his life, but a man who seriously seeks God's will with a humble and sincere heart. Very well written and inspirational!

Rating:
Summary: The faith of George W. bush
Review: It's terrifying to think that this man is the President of what was created to be a secular - thought religously tolerant country, yet he disregards intellect, reason and diplomacy in favor of the long discredited religous battle cry of years past. Keep religion out of the government and certainly out of the White House and we will al sleep more securely.

Rating:
Summary: A must-read for before the 2004 elections
Review: Mansfield documents how Bush's faith informs his world view and political decisions. This book makes clear how Bush is pushing this county toward a theocracy, endangering not only our freedoms as US citizens but the stability of the entire world by pursuing foreign policy rooted in religious delusions and a messiah complex.

Rating:
Summary: I support George W. Bush
Review: My dad got this book for Christmas last year and due to election time having been recently upon us, I decided to borrow the book and read about our re-elected President.

One thing I seemed to sense when reading this book was the author's tone of how he had the utmost respect and admiration for the George W. Bush, yet he seemed to lack agreement with the Faith the President possesses. This was a simple feeling I had about the author, it may be totally unfounded, but I noticed several instances where he said that George W. worshiped "his God" and prayed to the God of "his faith". It was almost like he was on the outside, looking in, and while Mr. Mansfield certainly uplifted and admonished the current President, he never did quite "agree" with George W. Bush's placement of Faith. At least not in directly quoted words.

Out of the seven chapters in this book, I would have to say that the final chapter is what made the book worth reading. The first six deal with the President's former life of growing up, becoming a successful businessman and baseball team owner, being elected to the Governor's chair in Texas, and moving into the Presidency in 2000. The first six chapters were a great history lesson and I enjoyed them, but the last chapter is what really did it for me.

This may be going back to what I said in the second paragraph, as in the last chapter the author claims Bush to be an "enigma" or a mystery to the faithful. Mr. Mansfield recalls times when the President invited Ozzy Osborne to a Presidential luncheon at the White House. How he appointed an openly [...] man to a prestigious position under his administration. How the President's administration itself is THE most diversified, nationality wise, in the history of US Presidents, having more "minority" groups under his regime than ever recorded before. The author goes on to talk about how President Bush is often at odds with his religious advisors and supporters, who he well-respects. This really got me to thinking about how much I truly admired our President.

Are we not called to love one another? Is it not the second greatest commandment? Does that mean that we are only to love one another, if we agree with one another? If we are in the same political group...the same church denomination...the same Bible translation? Is scripture not being quoted as to "love the sinner, but hate the sin"? Does this mean that we should not tolerate certain people until they become believers and agree with us on every issue? Perhaps if this were true, there would be no more "New Christians".

I believe that President Bush has succeeded where many "Christians" have failed. This is our highest calling, and the real mystery is why more of us are not acting in the same manner. Jesus did not spend his time with the Pharisees, Governors and religious leaders of his time. He surrounded Himself with beggars, thieves, and prostitutes. And while those may be extreme circumstances that only our perfect Lord could control himself in, I think that President Bush understood the message.

Acceptance of one another shows God greatest love for his people. President Bush doesn't need everyone to agree with his views; he simply needs to show God's love to those around him. This is his true calling.

I can see more clearly now why so many people are derogatory towards our current Commander-in-Chief. Why there are websites, apologizing to the world that we re-elected this "tyrant", as if it was any of the rest of the world's business. Apparently our founding fathers forgot to include French, English, and other European citizens on the US voter registration table. I guess it simply slipped their minds how important those peoples' opinions were.

The Word of God quotes Jesus, saying, "The world has hated you because it first hated me, but fear not, I have overcome the world!" Of course the world hates George W. Bush. He is a lighthouse for Christ and truth and that irritates people. The world hates the truth, and they hate President Bush because of it.

That may, in fact, be another one of the President's accomplishments. He found the best possible reason to be hated by this world in which we do not belong.


Rating:
Summary: "Religiously Correct"
Review: Organized religion is great if/when it leads one to true spirituality. For many however it seems to simply be a list of dos and don't prescribed to them by previous generations. A connection to god is reflected in ones connections to humanity. It is shown in ones abilities to give of themselves to others and in ones ability to empathize with others. Bush may have gone through some transformations in his life and he certainly knows the "religiously correct" way to speak, but I don't see evidence of a true spiritual journey within his actions. I hope for his sake and for ours he is someday able to find his way.

Rating:
Summary: A sincere humble man
Review: President Bush answers to a higher power. This book was so good and inspiring that I gave it to my son. He loves it.
The leftist hate-filled nihilists will probably be writing negative reviews that prove that they haven't read the book and don't understand what "nihilists" means.

Rating:
Summary: Christianity is stupid
Review: Satan is good. A person who has taken more free money away from America should know this. The idea that this guy is a religious thinker, or that he is primarily a Christian, is silly. Get real people!