Which of these sounds more like your candidate's platform?

. . . his disciples came to him.
And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:
Blessed are the mighty in power, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who make others mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the strong, for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for conquest, for they shall be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciless, for they shall receive mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall make their enemies see God.
Blessed are the warmongers, for they shall be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who persecute others for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when heathen nations revile you and persecute you and make all kinds of false accusations against because of your righteous deeds.
Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven and on earth, for so men persecuted the prophets who were before you.
You are the salt of the earth . . .

His disciples came to him, 2and he began to teach them saying:
"Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

hmm?

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Thank you for referencing the Beatitudes

It is critical that we stay centered in the most important teachings of our faith.

Let us hold both parties accountable

Let us hold both parties accountable, as we are present to our faith's teachings.

Stephen Rockwell's picture

great point Rev.

Rev. Roger....great point about what political philosophy most aligns with the theology of the Beattitudes. Its clear to me. I agree with Jim.

Jim Ramelis's picture

Democrats Best Represent My Christianity

I stir the conversation up when I tell people I am a Progressive Democrat because it best represents my Christianity.