Rabbi Jeffrey Myers, Pittsburgh Tree of Life Synagogue,
October 28, 2018“I address all equally. Stop the words of hate.”
” ‘I tell you, on the day of judgment
people will give account for every careless word they speak’ “
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Biblical Reflections for U.S. Leaders
"As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless." Psalm 18:30
Vice President Mike Pence, Twitter, October 24, 2018
“We condemn the attempted attacks against
fmr Pres Obama, the Clintons, CNN & others.
These cowardly actions are despicable
& have no place in this Country.”
“Let all that you do be done in love.”
Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-Ill.), September 19, 2018
“The United States cannot abandon its role
as a place of sanctuary for the individuals and families
seeking to escape violence, turmoil, and persecution.”
“Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,
when it is in your power to do it.“
Senator Jeff Flake (R-AZ), October 12, 2018
“Anger and resentment are not a governing philosophy.”
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger,
brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.”
First Lady Melania Trump, October 13, 2018
“It was unacceptable for me to see
children and parents separated.
It was heartbreaking.”
“Children are a heritage from the Lord”
President Donald Trump,
Council Bluffs, Iowa, October 9, 2018He urged people to reject
“Democrat politics of anger, division and destruction.”
“So when you, a mere human being,
pass judgment on them and yet do the same things,
do you think you will escape God’s judgment?”
Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), October 10, 2018
“We should withdraw from our
military partnership [with Saudi Arabia] inside Yemen,
because we should never be part of any military campaign
in which civilians are targeted.”
“Do not kill the innocent and righteous,
for I will not acquit the wicked.”
President Donald Trump, October 6, 2018
“The radical Democrats have turned into an angry mob.”
‘Just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.’
Senator John Kennedy (R-LA), October 6, 2018
“There is a split [in the U.S.] culturally, spiritually and socially.”
“Bear with each other and forgive one another
if any of you has a grievance against someone.
Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
U.S. District Judge Edward Chen, October 3, 2018
“President Trump harbors an animus against
non-white, non-European aliens which influenced his …
decision to end the TPS designation.”
‘If you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others?
Do not even pagans do that?’
Senator Lisa Murkowski, (R-Alaska), October 3, 2018
“I think the president’s comments yesterday mocking Dr. Ford
were wholly inappropriate and in my view unacceptable.”
‘Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.’
National Association of Evangelicals, June 1, 2018
“We would ask that families be kept together
while ensuring each individual asylum seeker
is afforded due process according to our laws.”
“Do not deprive the foreigner or the fatherless of justice.”
“The Hill”, September 19, 2018
“The Trump administration is reportedly unable to
account for almost 1,500 immigrant children
who were set up with sponsors after coming to the U.S. illegally.”
“Jesus said
‘For … I was a stranger and you welcomed me’ “
Governor John Kasich (R-OH), Meet the Press, August 12, 2018
“But I think what’s fundamentally changed our country
is that many people have not come to understand what faith is,
which is loving your neighbor, elevating others,
sometimes in front of yourself,
putting yourself in other people’s shoes.
And when we don’t do that, we lose the essence of our country.”
‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’
Senator Jeff Flake (R-AZ), July 19, 2018
“We in the Senate who have been elected to
represent our constituents cannot be enablers of falsehoods.”
“Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist,
with the breastplate of righteousness in place,
and with your feet fitted with the readiness
that comes from the gospel of peace.”
Dr. Roger Lovette, First Baptist Church of Clemson,
July 21, 2018“When we say the word ‘illegal,’
it might just be the first step toward not only putting children in cages
and horrifying their parents, but also forgetting
what this country stands for and losing our souls as well.”
“Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”
Senator Jeff Flake (R-AZ), CNN, July 9, 2018
“How in the world we could separate these families in this way
and not keep records of who they belong to is unbelievable.”
‘And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.’
U.S. Federal Judge Dana M. Sabraw, June 26, 2018
“The unfortunate reality is that under the present system,
migrant children are not accounted for
with the same efficiency and accuracy as property.”
“One law and one rule shall be for you
and for the stranger who sojourns with you.”
Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Twitter, May 16, 2018
“Immigrants are not ‘animals.’
The president’s statement was deeply offensive and racist.
Immigrants are our family and friends
and they make significant contributions to our country”
“Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner”
United Methodist Ministers Monica Corsaro and David Wright,
June 20, 2018“We feel it imperative to challenge Jeff Sessions’s
misuse of [the United Methodist] tradition and scriptures
to justify appalling acts of child abuse and discrimination.”
“What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith
but does not have works?”