This blog from Sojourners asks an important question about our values and how much of them we are willing to give up in the name of "cut, cap and balance." Less than 1% of the budget goes to these programs that are up for a 75% cut...yet millions of lives are saved. But at the
This was not unexpected...if anything would rally our base, Christian Democrats, this should be it! With Perry in the race, we are about to hear an onslaught of Religious Right speech, a pulpit on "family values" and what Christians are supposed to support according to the far right. Our voices need to grow in number
By some standards the night was a major disappointment - but to others, it was a major victory. Looking at it from the perspective of this article, the fighting middle class caused a stir that is truly unprecedented last night - and is just the beginning of the shake-up we are about to see: Wisconsin
In keeping it fair, this downgrade is the fault of many, not just the Tea Party. It is partly the fault of the Democrats, including the President, who have not stood firm and fought hard enough on their values and what they know is right, both morally and economically. However, it is very true that
So true! This blog expresses the clear relationship Christians should observe between Godly principles, scripture and some of our Congressional leadership. We need to pray. by Margaret Benefiel of Sojourners: In Galatians 5:19-20, Paul lists the “works of the flesh,” contrasting them to the “fruit of the Spirit” immediately thereafter (Gal. 5:22-23). Among the works of the
A miraculous light in the midst of the confusion and chaos! From LA Times: Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) returned to Congress in dramatic fashion for the first time since she was shot in the head in January, appearing almost unannounced in the midst of voting on one of the most contentious issues of the year. The
In regards to cuts, the article states: "In an important concession to Democrats, benefits from entitlement programs including Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare and veterans benefits will be exempt." Washington (CNN) -- Two days before the deadline for a possible U.S. government default, President Barack Obama and congressional leaders reached agreement Sunday on a legislative package
We know there is a growing wealth gap in America, but as this article demonstrates, it is greatly effecting race as well. To defend tax breaks for the wealthy, corporations and even corporate jets at a time like this and with the knowledge of what this article brings to light is unethical, immoral and even
Great article and praying the President and all representatives took this meeting to heart. Also praising God that there are many Christians like us out there fighting for social justice and protection for the poor! From the article: "'Every Gang of Six, every House of Representatives, every Speaker of the House, the question should be
What are your thoughts on the Murdoch scandal? We are praying that all the truth may come out and be known... LONDON — In a grueling afternoon of testimony before lawmakers,Rupert Murdoch and some of the most senior figures in his family’s media empire apologized profusely on Tuesday for the phone hacking scandal that has