Dobson Being Dobson

[justice_mirror]

When James Dobson talks, it makes me think that maybe John Rawls’ public reason requirement is not such a bad idea. Dobson is skeptical of Fred Thompson’s possible presidential run because:Everyone knows he’s conservative and has come out strongly for…

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[vern_humphrey]

When James Dobson talks, it makes me think that maybe John Rawls’ public reason requirement is not such a bad idea. Dobson is skeptical of Fred Thompson’s possible presidential run because:Everyone knows he’s conservative and has come out strongly for…

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No doubt Dobson would rather have a committed pro-choice like Rudi Guiliani on the Republican ticket.:whacky:

 

[aimee]

Dr Dobson has apparently misspoke. Mr Thompson is a christian. But Dr Dobson doesn’t know him personally…so perhaps that is what he means.

I think Dr Dobson should stick to what he does best…’.Focus on the Family’

 

[Thekla]

So in Dr. Dobson’s view, those of us who are Catholics aren’t Christians?

 

[jman507]

I’m sure Dobson would be much more concerned about policies than the exact type of Christian, though I’m sure he does care, but politically he’ll side with a kindred spirit on social policy. If he cared far more about denomination than social policy, he’d cut of his ability to court the numbers he does, which is fine if you care about the intergrity of theological merits, but he seemed to care much more about social issues.

I’m thinking he might throw a few barbs out, to try to draw out Thomson. The field of Republicans right now looking a bit lack-luster to him, I’m sure. Romney might have some potential, but he’ll come with some negatives, that will upset some of his listeners. Gingrich has policy he likes, but he’s gotta hope he’s turned his way, or he’ll look silly like the feminist who supported Clinton. Thompson is not well known. If he makes traction as a candidate, let him try to come to Dobson for a defence of his position, to try to court his listeners. Right now, Dobsons options don’t look great, and it’s better to avoid putting all your eggs in one basket. In the end, he is most likely going to end up supporting the Republican, given the Democrate will probably be too liberal for him.

 

[vern_humphrey]

So in Dr. Dobson’s view, those of us who are Catholics aren’t Christians?

To the best of my knowledge, no one here has been deputized to speak for Dr. Dobson. Why don’t you go and ask him that question?

 

[Dale_M]

So in Dr. Dobson’s view, those of us who are Catholics aren’t Christians?

Oh, I don’t think so. In fact, if you google
“James Dobson” Catholic
you will get a number of hits which say he is far, far too easy on Catholics.

Among his supposed sins:
Accepting an honorary doctorate from Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio
Endorsing a Catholic Catholic youth magazine named YOU!
Saying good things about Mother Teresa

I won’t post the link, since it is to an anti-Catholic website. But as I mentioned, it (and others like it) are easily googled.

 

[Cat]

Mr. Dobson has had Catholics as guests on his radio show, e.g., Guy Dowd.

I have read nearly everything that Dr. Dobson has written, and I don’t remember ever reading anything anti-Catholic from him.

This man has done much public good. Please don’t be too quick to bash him.

And I agree, write him and ask. Or better, call the Focus on the Family hotline. Their people are very helpful. They even followed up on a phone call that I made; they called back the next day to make sure that I was OK.

Here is the Focus on the Family website link:

family.org/

 

[Timidity]

Oh, I don’t think so. In fact, if you google
“James Dobson” Catholic
you will get a number of hits which say he is far, far too easy on Catholics.

I once heard him say on his radio show that if all the protestant ministers showed the same commitment as the Catholic bishops that there would be no abortion today.

 

[Thekla]

To the best of my knowledge, no one here has been deputized to speak for Dr. Dobson. Why don’t you go and ask him that question?

You must not have read the article when you responded. I was just wondering what Dobson’s spokesman meant.

“In a follow-up phone conversation, Focus on the Family spokesman Gary Schneeberger stood by Dobson’s claim. He said that, while Dobson didn’t believe Thompson to be a member of a non-Christian faith, Dobson nevertheless “has never known Thompson to be a committed Christian—someone who talks openly about his faith.” “We use that word—Christian—to refer to people who are evangelical Christians,” Schneeberger added.”

 

[vern_humphrey]

You must not have read the article when you responded. I was just wondering what Dobson’s spokesman meant.

“In a follow-up phone conversation, Focus on the Family spokesman Gary Schneeberger stood by Dobson’s claim. He said that, while Dobson didn’t believe Thompson to be a member of a non-Christian faith, Dobson nevertheless “has never known Thompson to be a committed Christian—someone who talks openly about his faith.” “We use that word—Christian—to refer to people who are evangelical Christians,” Schneeberger added.”

Of course I read it.

The question was:

So in Dr. Dobson’s view, those of us who are Catholics aren’t Christians?

And my answer stands – go ask him that.