To refrain consistently and empathically from inflicting pain

The recently concluded, but soon to be renewed, budget negotiations in Washington have left me feeling that our nation's leaders are spiritually bankrupt. We are balancing the budget of our wealthy nation by deciding just how much suffering the poor must endure on behalf of the rich. This is the Gospel in reverse.

This video isn't new, and I hadn't thought it radical, but in the current atmosphere, perhaps it is.

Hat tip: Rev. Lesley

Posted by Jim Naughton on April 11, 2011 2:42 PM | |
Comments (2)

Well said, Jim: "This is the Gospel in reverse."

And here we thought "Take up your cross and follow me" doesn't really apply to us anymore.

Posted by Josh Thomas [TypeKey Profile Page] | April 11, 2011 4:27 PM

How on Earth is a $3.7 TRILLION budget not enough?

Posted by Sean McDermott [TypeKey Profile Page] | April 13, 2011 2:55 PM

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