Joel Osteen Declares Mitt Romney a Christian

Many of the Christian faith in fact no longer consider him a true believer, especially considering his many controversial statements in the media and in the public eye – and perhaps he should be more careful too, and less quick to open his mouth – but Joel Osteen, it would seem, is way past beieng put on a leash. Many have rather unfavorable opinions about his many ‘opinions’ and most are quick to voice them out, but the real question is… is he really for real? As in, is he really a Christian?

Pastor of one of the largest megachurches to be found anywhere in the United States – Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas – televangelist Joel Osteen has definitely come a long way from the humble beginnings he inherited from his charismatic and hardworking father. Today, however, some have come to doubt that he truly is a representative of Jesus Christ because the ‘verson of gospel that he preaches is consdiered watered down and tailored to be easy to swallow, especially for folks who are only interested in making money and being comfortable. It would seem he provided his detractors with more ammunition to attack himsehim with when he spoke up concerning openly Mormon Republican Presidential Canditate Mitt Romney Wednesday on CNN’s “The Situation Room”, saying he thinks “Mormonism is not traditional Christianity, but Mormons are ‘brothers in Christ,’ especially since [Romney] says he believes that Jesus is the Son of God, that he’s the Christ, raised from the dead, that he’s his Savior” According to Mr. Osteen, “that’s good enough for me.”

And should it not be? Is the good pastor wrong?

The origins of the word ‘Christian’ would seem the same as the word ‘Negro’ – those referred to by the word didn’t ask for it; it was just given them by others. (Acts 11:26). As such, the idea of ‘ True Christianity’ could easily be a myth fostered by separatists in sheep’s clothing and hardly God’s design.

What the Bible says is: ‘If you believe in your heart and confess with your mouth that Jesus Christ is the Lord, you are saved.’ (Romans 10:9). Now, should anyone care whatever in the world anyone else chooses to call themselves? Should not what counts be what – no, WHO – they believe in, and the choices they make as a result? The same ‘Word of God’ after all says, ‘by their fruit  you shall know them,’ (Matthew 7:20) not by what name they are called.

Sadly, a large number of Americans would argue that much of Romney’s fruit (or works) don’t speak too good about him, what with the tax issues, many employees who have suffered the sack at his hand in the name of making profit for his businesses, offering a bet on National Television for more money than  many citizens of the country see in a year, … and all the rest and so forth. However, it’s not the place of anyone to judge: the Lord knows His own.

So who’s right, who’s wrong, and why should anyone care? The Presidency is not about religion now… or is it?