The world as I see it.
“What would Jesus cut?” I first heard that slogan while in the US last summer at the hight of the contentious debate over the US budget and borrowing limit. My initial reaction was negative – to mumble something about “religious nuts”.
But then I thought about it. The question is not so extreme. In fact, it is very pertinent.
Many people on the conservative right – and indeed most 'Tea Party' supporters – claim to be Christians. Many of them proudly announce that they are 'born again' Christians and wear that as a badge of credentials.
If one claims to be Christian, a follower of Christ, then one must follow his teachings and subscribe to the principals and values that they represent. One must put them into practice in daily life. (Ref. Matthew 25.31-46.)
As I write this, the debate on reducing the US budget deficit continues. The politicians are deadlocked. Nothing has been resolved.
Yes, I agree that we need fiscal responsibility. I agree that the budget deficit (in many countries) is out of control and needs to be reduced.
But in addressing deficit cutting and fiscal responsibility, I would ask my Tea Party friends to consider the questions: “What would Jesus do? What would Jesus cut?”
Think about it.
You may not agree with me but, That is how I see things.
Mark Louis Uhrich
Maisons-Laffitte, France, 19 December 2011
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