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"Real faith leads us to deeper reflection, not to the thing which humans most want - easy certainty."

This quote embodies why I'm nervous about Bush. He uses his faith as a crutch to create a level of surety which no adult ever really feels about anything. The deeper reflection, the analysis of facts leading to a change in outlook - that never seems to happen.

My question to the (few) republicans on my list is: what if Bush isn't really communicating with God at all? (Please note that I'm not saying one can't communicate directly with God; I'm saying, rather, that it is possible to convince oneself that one is talking with God, when the truth is more subtle than that.) What if Bush's talks with God are the result of mental illness rather than being used as a vessel for His will?

This, too my mind, is the crux of the matter. God gave us brains. He expects us to use them, rather than turning to him for answers we should be able to come up with ourselves. Bush rarely uses his brain for the kind of analysis his country deserves. He is unwilling to change his opinions even in the face of overwhelming evidence. I would submit that his makes him a very poor candidate to be a vessel of God's will.

Comments welcome. In fact, give me something to debate, here. :)