Kick Ass

This made my day. One of my biggest pet peeves is the Republicans' coopting religion and morals. There's more to the Christian faith than abortion and homosexuality (and abortion is nowhere in that big old Bible, even though it was widely practiced at the time that both the Old and New Testament were written). And you can be a moral and ethical person even if you're not a Christian. I don't believe either political party should co-opt any religion (God is neither a Republican or a Democrat, as the bumpersticker goes), but the Republican party is way out of bounds when they act as though they have a monopoly on faith and morals.

Jesus tackled issues such as peace, love and concern for ALL fellow human beings, poverty, and equality. He himself did not address homosexuality, and the Bible did not address abortion.

Anyway, some of the stuff at this site borders on paranoia and fringe-esque-like, so I wouldn't endorse everything, but Liberals Like Christ has some interesting stuff to peruse through. I particularly like the quotes and Bible verses describing why right-wingers put more faith in Paul than Jesus-- so, so true.

And the best ever site for progressive Christian news and articles (and a wonderful magazine if you can afford the $39.95 per year price tag-- I could last year, but not this year) is Sojourners. Do check it out. They're very sane and even-handed, not paranoid at all.

And if anyone wants to donate to my "Resubscribe to Sojourners" Fund, let me know... ;)