Is Christianity Right? Talk 3

Ladders in the Mist

In this installment we explore the relationships between the politically RIGHT and the perceptions of Christianity. The topics are taken from diffen.com as a reference point and are divided into three categories (Moral, Governmental Philosophy and Personal Freedom). The conversation was designed to concentrate on the topics from the RIGHT Perspective, but a significant portion of the chat contrasted the two sides. The views from the RIGHT side are:
NOTE TO LISTENERS. We are not debating the issue. We also recognize that many will see all issues as moral. We selected this structure to help us organize the chat. Our goal is to discuss if those outside or inside organized Church find these topics to be descriptors of Christianity.
Moral

• Abortion: against abortion rights, support only adult stem cell research.
• Gay Rights: opposed to gay marriage; opposed to certain anti-discrimination laws because believing such laws conflict with certain religious beliefs and restrict freedom of religion.

Governmental Philosophy

• Healthcare: Oppose government-provided universal healthcare and the Affordable Care Act. Favor competition to Medicare from private insurance companies; oppose Medicaid expansion.
• Education: parents wanting to home-school or send kids to private school should be able to get vouchers for opting out of the public school system. Generally not opposed to public education.
• Voter ID: For voter identification laws to combat voter fraud.
• Immigration: No "amnesty" for undocumented immigrants; stronger border patrol and fence to check illegal immigration. Belief that illegal immigration is lowering wages for citizens and documented immigrants

Personal Freedom

• Economy: Lower taxes; less regulation on businesses; reduced government spending; balanced budget.
• Gun Rights: opposed to gun control laws; proponents of Second Amendment, believing it's a deterrent against authoritarian rule.
• Environment: Considering economic impact of environmental regulation. Believe free markets will find solutions to environmental problems.