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The State of the Union: Progressive Christian response

The State of the Union is...progressing forward! The President laid out an agenda for the country that was centered around social justice values, including increasing the minimum wage and laying out a plan for a consistent increase to make this a livable wage, giving all children the same opportunities to attend early childhood education, jobs,

Reaching out: Chick-fil-A and An Unexpected Friendship

Big credit to both of these men, who show us all a great example of reaching across to the "other side," building bridges and showing respect despite complete disagreement. We, and especially "we" as followers of Christ, should follow this example, which is truly the example our Savior taught us in multiple examples throughout the

Senators announce immigration deal

We are greatly encouraged by the bi-partisan coalition that came out today with a real plan for comprehensive immigration form that will give millions of undocumented immigrants in the US a chance to stay here legally, and provide a course for citizenship in due time. Finally, a real plan and bi-partisan support! Now let us

Obama Inaugural Speech: Social Justice Values Focus

As this blog articulates, the Inaugural ceremony and President Obama's strong speech was a blessed joining of policy, our nation's future, social justice values and Biblical themes. The celebration of freewill and separation of church and state was in great harmony with our values as a nation, our Godly heritage and traditions. We are in

The Truth About Mental Illness and Violence

What if someone told you that because you have a physical condition such as, diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease you are no longer afforded the same constitutional rights as everyone else in the United States? You are not to be trusted, you are even feared. Everywhere you would go people would whisper about

Pastor Pulls Out of Inauguration Over Anti-Gay Sermon

The beauty of our democracy, and what so many of us love most about America, is our freedom. Christians should be at the forefront of promoting freedom/freewill, both for those with whom we disagree and agree (and in this case that "one with whom you disagree" in this story will vary greatly for each of

God is Not a Republican

God is Not a Republican by Christina Forrester 1/08/2013 6:00 am EST Although there are many who have tried to label the Almighty as such, he is NOT of the GOP persuasion. I am speaking as one who would typically be labeled a Republican because of my faith.  However, in this last year of the