Bible verse quoting at Capitol Hill

[LittleNipper]

A heated battle is brewing on Capitol Hill over cuts to the food stamp program, with lawmakers quoting Bible verses at each other and benefits for millions of people hanging in the balance.

Please see: http://inplainsight.nbcnews.com/_ne...rs-over-food-stamp-program-as-costs-grow?lite

So my question is (as always) Why doesn't this happen when the issue is CREATIONISM, PRAYER, & BIBLE READING in Public School? Why do some people suddenly get religious ONLY when it comes to the poor and needy? Perhaps the lack of Bible reading and prayer in our educational institutions is what brings about all the poor and needy in the first place --- lying, cheating, disrespect, foul language, drunkeness, premarital sex, drug addiction, etc... I guess no one sees any correlation here? Do they really feel that God does not see the hypocrisy.

 

[tyroneweaver]

in Boston they quote the Koran

 

[LittleNipper]

in Boston they quote the Koran

My guess is that they aren't even Muslim but it makes them seem so open minded...

 

[LoneLaugher]

There is no god, fella. He is a character in a well written storybook.

 

[LittleNipper]

There is no god, fella. He is a character in a well written storybook.

You just keep believeing that the next time you need any assistance ---- "fella!"

 

[LittleNipper]

A heated battle is brewing on Capitol Hill over cuts to the food stamp program, with lawmakers quoting Bible verses at each other and benefits for millions of people hanging in the balance.

Please see: Ax hovers over food stamp program as costs grow - In Plain Sight

So my question is (as always) Why doesn't this happen when the issue is CREATIONISM, PRAYER, & BIBLE READING in Public School? Why do some people suddenly get religious ONLY when it comes to the poor and needy? Perhaps the lack of Bible reading and prayer in our educational institutions is what brings about all the poor and needy in the first place --- lying, cheating, disrespect, foul language, drunkeness, premarital sex, drug addiction, etc... I guess no one sees any correlation here? Do they really feel that God does not see the hypocrisy.

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[LoneLaugher]

There is no god, fella. He is a character in a well written storybook.

You just keep believeing that the next time you need any assistance ---- "fella!"

From who?

 

[LordBrownTrout]

There is no god, fella. He is a character in a well written storybook.

You do not know that.

 

[LoneLaugher]

There is no god, fella. He is a character in a well written storybook.

You do not know that.

Of course I do.

 

[LittleNipper]

There is no god, fella. He is a character in a well written storybook.

You do not know that.

Of course I do.

Prove it. PS> What on earth do you say to the child in your icon? Kid, you are just some freak of nature --- a mistake?

With God there are not mistakes.

 

[LittleNipper]

There is no god, fella. He is a character in a well written storybook.

You just keep believeing that the next time you need any assistance ---- "fella!"

From who?

Anyone, anywhere, anytime...

 

[akelch]

It you believe in God or not is not the point...do you believe that the government should be responsible to help the poor or is that the responsibility of each individual?

Keep in mind....if you say government then they will need the power and resources to carry out that responsibility. Thus taking from one to give to another.

 

[bendog]

GD, you'll never hear Michelle Bachman invoke the call of baby Jesus in her anti=choice rants. Never, uh uh.

 

[Crackerjaxon]

There is no god, fella. He is a character in a well written storybook.

How do you know?

 

[Book of Jeremiah]

There is no god, fella. He is a character in a well written storybook.

That is what you think. You're wrong.

 

[Book of Jeremiah]

It you believe in God or not is not the point...do you believe that the government should be responsible to help the poor or is that the responsibility of each individual?

Keep in mind....if you say government then they will need the power and resources to carry out that responsibility. Thus taking from one to give to another.

It was never the responsibility of the government. It is the responsibility of the church to assist those who are impoverished. Not the government. - Jeri

 

[LittleNipper]

It you believe in God or not is not the point...do you believe that the government should be responsible to help the poor or is that the responsibility of each individual?

Keep in mind....if you say government then they will need the power and resources to carry out that responsibility. Thus taking from one to give to another.

I believe it is up to individuals and independent organizations. One very important organization would be the community church.

 

[clevergirl]

There is nothing wrong with communities (including "local" governments) to aid disadvantaged citizens. These can, and should, include churches, rotary clubs, etc. As to regular financial payments to individuals, without expectation of trade for labor or repayment at some point, no fucking way!

We all need a society that manages disasters, builds infrastructure and the like- this is financed through a tax system in most nations. THIS IS NOT what TEA Party folks are organized to prevent. Anyone who promotes that idea is either ill informed or stupid.

 

[akelch]

It you believe in God or not is not the point...do you believe that the government should be responsible to help the poor or is that the responsibility of each individual?

Keep in mind....if you say government then they will need the power and resources to carry out that responsibility. Thus taking from one to give to another.

It was never the responsibility of the government. It is the responsibility of the church to assist those who are impoverished. Not the government. - Jeri

I couldn't agree more!

 

[akelch]

There is nothing wrong with communities (including "local" governments) to aid disadvantaged citizens. These can, and should, include churches, rotary clubs, etc. As to regular financial payments to individuals, without expectation of trade for labor or repayment at some point, no fucking way!

We all need a society that manages disasters, builds infrastructure and the like- this is financed through a tax system in most nations. THIS IS NOT what TEA Party folks are organized to prevent. Anyone who promotes that idea is either ill informed or stupid.

I'm against using the federal tax system to finance disaster relief.. At most it should left up to the state to decide.

The only exception would be for foreign enemies that invade and destroy.