Faithful Democrats
if the act of judging is a necessary part of life, what can the Biblical adage — judge not, lest ye be judged — mean? (more…) Read more
if the act of judging is a necessary part of life, what can the Biblical adage — judge not, lest ye be judged — mean? (more…) Read more
66% of Americans said when it comes to abortion policy we need to seek a middle ground. So what might that middle ground look like? (more…) Read more
Every part of my life, whether being a mother or public servant for the people of Kansas, is formed and sustained by my faith. I believe it’s important for public servants to remain true to themselves while making choices which reflect the diverse groups of citizens they’re elected to serve. (more…) Read more
On my first day of the eighth grade my mother gave me a note that read, “Heath, make every decision as if I am standing next to you. For when I am not, the Lord always is.” I followed that advice throughout my school years. Now, I make my decisions as if my wife and children were standing beside me. In Congress, I will make my decisions as if the families of this district were standing beside me.... Read more
Despite this New Englander's past reticence of talking publicly about my faith, I learned that if I didn’t fill in the picture myself, others would draw the caricature for me. I will never let that happen again. (more…) Read more
These are the Musings of an off course space probe seeking knowledge as he journeys throughtout the strange world he calls life. Enjoy. Read more
…we must break boundaries, and let God break through the limits we have put on divine as well as human effectiveness by our pride and power-hungers and prejudices and meanness. The world is changing so rapidly, and those who would follow Jesus must not only realize that fact but break through the boundaries that have kept our religious life from affecting our economic, political and social life. (more…) Read more
9/27, 10:29a CT: The comments are still screwy. Please forgive us. 9/27, 10:27a CT: George Lakoff lists 12 traps for progressives. Nutshell: talk principles, not policies. 9/26, 9:58p CT: Commonweal Magazine intrigues Tom Donnelly and irks Denis McDonough. 9/26, 3:35p CT: The Sierra Club's Melanie Griffin and theologian Robin Lovin talk creation care. 9/26, 11:10a CT: Amy Sullivan says this and theologian Chuck Gutenson says that about torture. (Late update: Atrios takes notice.) 9/26, 9:21a... Read more
John Sentamu, an exile from Idi Amin’s Uganda who was appointed earlier this year as the first black Archbishop of York, has brought a rather distinctive style of ministry to England’s second most prominent church. (more…) Read more
Living in Texas, both of my US Senators and my US Representative are Republicans. Below is a copy of the email I sent to them today. Dear _____, I write in opposition to President Bush's tactics in addressing the problem of terrorism. I support strong, assertive tactics to combat threats to the security of our nation and our world that show due deference to a responsible reading of our Constitution and Bill of Rights, as well as diligent... Read more
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