vai ICTHUS, the faculty at Calvin College sent an open letter to Bush, expressing their copncerns over this “Christian” President’s policies they consider to be antithetical to thier concept of the faith.

This is the kind of speaking up and admonition with which this administration needs to be bombarded, to say in no uncertain terms that there is a HUGE GAPING GAP between what is “Christian” and what this administration is carrying out.

ICTHUS: Calvin College Faculty to George Bush – NO

we see conflicts between our understanding of what Christians are called to do and many of the policies of your administration.

As Christians we are called to be peacemakers and to initiate war only as a last resort. We believe your administration has launched an unjust and unjustified war in Iraq.

As Christians we are called to lift up the hungry and impoverished. We believe your administration has taken actions that favor the wealthy of our society and burden the poor.

As Christians we are called to actions characterized by love, gentleness, and concern for the most vulnerable among us. We believe your administration has fostered intolerance and divisiveness and has often failed to listen to those with whom it disagrees.

As Christians we are called to be caretakers of God’s good creation. We believe your environmental policies have harmed creation and have not promoted long-term stewardship of our natural environment.