This is one of the dumbest articles I've read in quite some time.

It is easy forget that there exists a "Third Alternative" initially discussed by Bill Burtness, author of "The Third Alternative, Christian Self Government" that addresses the ambidexterity issue. This article should be commended for the fact that it points out the flaws in the left thinking that result in relativism, however, I would contend, that an equally notable flaw would be the left's philosophy of governemnt.
The left actually believes that they own your children. This is evidenced by recent bill proposals that would make it ILLEGAL to give your two year old a "time out". What does that say about the way they view control of your children?

It does not stop there. Couched in "care for the poor" are myriads of LEFTIST arguments that sound really good - at first. They say Jesus cared for the poor - therefore, the government needs to care for the poor. RED FLAG - when we give government the control to do every thing that we are supposed to be doing, what limits are there?

The real difference between the Christian "right" and "left" is in the way the poor should be helped. The "left" (Christian or secular) feel that government is the solution, whereas the "right" feels it is the responsibility of individuals and private charity. This has been very well documented in Arthur C. Brooks newest book "Who Really Cares: The Surprising Truth About Compassionate Conservatism". In his book he demonstrates conclusively that conservatives really are compassionate; far more compassionate than their liberal counterparts. Strong families, church attendance, earned income (as opposed to state-subsidized income), and the belief that individuals, not government, offer the best solution to social ills; all of these factors determine how likely one is to give. The "right" puts it's money and time where the "left's" mouth is.

The real difference between the Christian "right" and "left" is in the way the poor should be helped. The "left" (Christian or secular) feel that government is the solution, whereas the "right" feels it is the responsibility of individuals and private charity. This has been very well documented in Arthur C. Brooks newest book "Who Really Cares: The Surprising Truth About Compassionate Conservatism". In his book he demonstrates conclusively that conservatives really are compassionate; far more compassionate than their liberal counterparts. Strong families, church attendance, earned income (as opposed to state-subsidized income), and the belief that individuals, not government, offer the best solution to social ills; all of these factors determine how likely one is to give. The "right" puts it's money and time where the "left's" mouth is.