September 23, 2003
The Gospel According to Ron
I am not one to put much stock in the professions of faith of public figures. I even have serious doubts about alot of Christian artists.
I am a great admirer of Ronald Reagan, not for his spiritual qualities--whatever they may have been, but for his leadership of our country. Having said that, I came across this eloquent defense of the Deity of Christ made in a letter to a pastor (!) by our fortieth president:
"(E)ither he was what he said he was or he was the world's greatest liar. It is impossible for me to believe a liar or charlatan could have had the effect on mankind that he has had for 2000 years. We could ask, would even the greatest of liars carry his lie through the crucifixion, when a simple confession would have saved him? ... Did he allow us the choice you say that you and others have made, to believe in his teaching but reject his statements about his own identity?"
I do not know if the Great Communicator had a personal relationship with the Great Creator, but he at least had a stronger grasp of Christ's Deity than do many believers today.
Posted by Andrew on September 23, 2003 7:37 PM.
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Posted by: The Chairman at September 23, 2003 8:56 PM
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I am also a great fan of President Reagan. When the Lord calls him home, I will probably shed a tear or two. It is amazing that the oldest American president had the greatest influence on the youngest generation. There are a whole breed of Republicans now, who got their start in politics because of what Ronald Reagan said and believed. Here are a couple of books to add to your reading list.
Useful Idiots by Mona Charen
Ronald Reagan by Dinesh D'souza
Letters to a Young Conservative by Dinesh D'souza
When Character Was King: A Story of Ronald Reagan by Peggy Noonan (I want, I want)
Stories in His Own Hand: The Everyday Wisdom of Ronald Reagan
Stay with the books written by people who were there in the White House at that time. From what I heard Reagan say in a TV interview, I have every reason to believe he was saved. The reason he gave for his salvation was biblical and stated in a way that only "the Gipper" could ever say. I do not remember the quote and will not attempt to repeat it, but it made a profound statement about his faith in Christ alone as his Savior.