U.S. National Climate Assessment, November 3, 2017
“It is extremely likely that human influence has been the dominant cause of the observed warming since the mid-20th century.”
“The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.”
House Ways and Means Committee Chair Kevin Brady, November 2, 2017
The “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” would add $1.51 trillion to the federal deficit over the next 10 years.
“A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children”
NY Governor Andrew Cuomo, November 1, 2017
“You play into the hands of the terrorists to the extent that you disrupt and divide and frighten people in this society.”
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear.”
President George W. Bush, October 19, 2017
“Bigotry or white supremacy in any form is blasphemy against the American creed.”
“For you are all one in Christ Jesus.”
Exodus 23:7
“Do not kill the innocent and righteous, for I will not acquit the wicked.”
Tax Policy Center, September 29, 2017
In the current tax cut proposal, 52% of families making $50k-$250k will see their taxes INCREASE immediately. The plan would deliver an average tax CUT of $700,000 to the nation’s 175,000 richest families.
“One who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth and one who gives gifts to the rich—both come to poverty.”
Congress, Oct 19, 2017
Congress passes a budget resolution that takes $473 billion out of Medicare and about $1 trillion from Medicaid over the next decade.
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ”
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, September 2017
ICE arrested more than 28,000 “NON-CRIMINAL immigration violators” between Jan. 22 and Sept. 2, a nearly threefold increase over the same period in 2016.
“Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the FOREIGNER or the poor. Do not plot evil against each other.”
White House, September 2017
“The U.S. will accept no more than 45,000 refugees in the year starting Oct. 1, reducing the limit by more than half from the previous year [and is] the lowest since [the] legislation was passed in 1980.”
“Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.”
Senator Jeff Flake, R-AZ, October 24, 2017
“Leadership does not knowingly encourage or feed ugly or debased appetites in us.”
“Warn a divisive person once, and then warn them a second time. After that, have nothing to do with them. You may be sure that such people are warped and sinful; they are self-condemned.’”
Senator Jeff Flake, R-AZ, October 24, 2017
“We must never meekly accept the daily sundering of our country.”
“For such people [who cause divisions] are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds of naive people.’”
Senator Bob Corker, (R-TN), October 24, 2017
“Unfortunately I think world leaders are very aware that much of what [Donald Trump] says is untrue.”
“The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.”
Donald Trump, October 23, 2017
“When somebody says something about me, I am able to go ‘bing, bing, bing’ [on Twitter] and I take care of it.”
“Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.”
Donald Trump, June 16, 2015
“I will build a great, great wall on our southern border.”
“‘LOVE your neighbor as yourself.’”
Congress, Oct 1, 2017
Congress misses October 1st deadline to reauthorize children’s health care program (CHIP) for 9 million children.
“For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.”
President George W. Bush, October 19, 2017
“Argument turns too easily into animosity. Disagreement escalates into dehumanization. Too often, we judge other groups by their worst examples while judging ourselves by our best intentions — forgetting the image of God we should see in each other.”
“Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and WALK IN THE WAY OF LOVE, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us.”
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, October 13, 2017
“Obviously, [repealing] the estate tax, I will concede, disproportionately helps rich people.”
“Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.”
Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), October 15, 2017
“What the president is doing [in stopping the insurance subsidies] is affecting the ability of vulnerable people to receive health care right now. This is not a bailout of the insurers.”
“Freely you have received; freely give.”
Governor Brian Sandoval (R-NV), October 13, 2017
Trump stopping ACA federal subsidies “is going to hurt people. It’s going to hurt kids. It’s going to hurt families. It’s going to hurt individuals. It’s going to hurt people with mental health issues. It’s going to hurt veterans. It’s going to hurt everybody.”
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Twitter, Oct 12, 2017
“Cutting health care subsidies will mean more uninsured in my district. @potus promised more access, affordable coverage. This does opposite.”
“Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with ACTIONS and in TRUTH. “
