Quinnipiac University Poll, February 20, 2018
80% of American voters polled support allowing undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children to remain in the United States
and eventually apply for citizenship.
“If we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected in us.”
President Donald Trump, February 28, 2018
“As we continue to mourn the loss of so many precious young lives in Parkland, Florida, we’re determined to turn our grief into action…We have to create a culture that cherishes life and human dignity.”
“Let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.”
Hope Hicks, White House Communications Director, February 27, 2018
Ms. Hicks “told members of the House Intelligence Committee that she is sometimes required to tell white lies as part of her work for President Trump.”
“No one who practices deceit shall dwell in my house;
no one who utters lies shall continue before my eyes.”
Joseph W. Tobin, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Newark, on DACA children,
February 27, 2018“Our leaders in Washington, including President Trump, have a moral obligation to try to protect those who came to our nation as children
with their parents, and who are Americans in every way.”
“Let all that you do be done in love.”
President Donald Trump, Speaking of immigrants in the U.S., Feb 23, 2018
“ ‘I saved you, cried the woman. And you’ve bitten me, heavens why?
You know your bite is poisonous and now I’m going to die.
Oh, shut up, silly woman, said the reptile with a grin.
You knew damn well I was a snake before you took me in.’ ”
“Love one another with brotherly affection.
Outdo one another in showing honor.”
Marist Poll, February 23, 2018
“Following the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, 71% of Americans, including 58% of gun owners,
agree the laws governing the sale of firearms need to be stricter.”
“Never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written,
‘Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.’ ”
Wayne LaPierre, National Rifle Assoc., February 22, 2018
“The only way to stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.”
“Jesus replied, ‘You shall not murder.’ ”
ABC News, February 20, 2018
“During just the 2016 election cycle, the National Rifle Association spent
$54 million in the presidential and congressional races.”
“Owe no one anything, except to love each other,
for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.”
Christine Yared, 15, Parkland, FL student, February 19, 2018
“We can’t let innocent people’s deaths be in vain. We need to work together beyond political parties to make sure this never happens again.
We need tougher gun laws.”
“Wisdom is better than weapons of war.”
Rod Rosenstein, Deputy Attorney General, February 16, 2018
“The indictment alleges that the Russian conspirators want to promote discord in the United States and undermine public confidence in democracy.
We must not allow them to succeed.”
“So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith.”
Vox, February 15, 2018
“On February 28, 2017, Congress passed and Donald Trump signed a law revoking a regulation that made it harder for people
with mental illness to buy a gun.”
“They profess to know God, but they deny him by their works.”
Congressman Bill Nelson (D-FL), February 14, 2018
“Are we coming to expect these mass shootings to be routine? And then after every one we say ‘enough is enough’ and then it continues to happen?”
“So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.”
Erick Erickson, The Resurgent, February 6, 2018
“The people of God are commanded to glorify Him.
How does giving a pass to affairs with porn stars glorify God?”
“The body, however, is not meant for sexual immorality
but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. ”
President Donald Trump, Twitter, February 13, 2018
“Wouldn’t it be great if we could finally, after so many years, solve the DACA puzzle. This will be our last chance, there will never be another opportunity!”
“ ‘When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them.
The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born.
Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt.
I am the Lord your God.’ ”
Stacy Dean, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, February 12, 2018
“This [new White House] budget proposes
taking away food assistance from millions of low-income Americans —
and on the heels of a tax cut that favored the wealthy and corporations.
It doesn’t reflect the right values.”
“If anyone has material possessions
and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them,
how can the love of God be in that person?“
Erick Erickson, The Resurgent, February 6, 2018
“There are defenses of evangelicals voting for President Trump.
There are no defenses of evangelicals defending the President’s sins.”
“You must not associate with anyone who claims to be a brother or sister but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or slanderer, a drunkard or swindler. Do not even eat with such people.“
President Donald Trump, January 8, 2018
“Oh, are you happy you voted for me. You are so lucky
that I gave you that privilege.”
“Do not keep talking so proudly
or let your mouth speak such arrogance,
for the Lord is a God who knows,
and by him deeds are weighed.“
President Donald Trump, Twitter, February 5, 2018
“Little Adam Schiff…is one of the biggest liars and leakers in Washington”
“Remind the people…to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate,
and always to be gentle toward everyone.“
Donald Trump, January 20, 2017
“I, Donald John Trump, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.”
“If a man vows a vow to the Lord,
or swears an oath to bind himself by a pledge,
he shall not break his word.
He shall do according to all that proceeds out of his mouth.”
Frank Sharry, America’s Voice, December 24, 2017
President Trump is “basically saying, ‘You people of color coming to America seeking the American dream are a threat to the white people.’”
“‘When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt. I am the Lord your God.’”
