Texas Democrats Turn to the Bible

[checks-n-balances]

Attention, Texans!

Texas Democrats Turn to the Bible
United Press International
DALLAS, April 4, 2005

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Meetings of the House Democratic Caucus in Austin now include weekly morality and Bible lessons and talks by clergymen, The Dallas Morning News reported Monday.

Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer of San Antonio has produced the religious programs to show lawmakers how to reframe the debate in terms that support their views.

"For me, religion has always been a private matter, but in the wake of false prophets working in political circles, it's important for us to talk about religion and talk about it accurately," he said.

Democrats say Republicans talk about abortion and homosexuality, but they want to turn the values debate toward social justice issues like healthcare spending for the poor.
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Copyright 2005 by United Press International.

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[TriMetFan]

1. This is good.

It's time to hit back harder then ever.

[RPM]

2. this is bad

keep religion out of government

[pscot]

3. Agreed

I am ruly sorry to hear this. I believe it's a bad mistake.

[Bellamia]

6. I too am sorry to hear that.

[xchrom]

4. i hope they get this right.

i'll wait and see.

[mcscajun]

5. So much for an 'echo chamber' at DU

:)

The responses so far (yes, no, and maybe so, wait and see) put the lie to that notion.

[wabranty]

7. I see nothing wrong with this

It might do the Republicans some good to be reminded of some of the New Testament teachings. Such as helping the poor, treating others as you would have them treat you. And I hope other legislators of other religous faiths also speak about their beliefs.

Its not religion or patriotism that is bad. It is how a group of extremists have hijacked these noble virtues to serve their own selfish means. Nothing that W and his gang have done are what I learned in Sunday School.

[Fire]

8. I'm not sure how I feel about this....

I don't like the idea of using the enemy's words for things. It acknowledges the whole "we are a christian nation" bullshit.

[artr2]

9. Again the repukkks frame the debate

I am an atheist and this bible bullshit is just that bullshit. I don't want the bible thumpers in charge If you need a crutch try alcohol

[jsw_81]

10. Bad news

But it's Texas, so it's probably all we can do down there. If Billy Bob and Billy Joe want gawd talk, we might as well give em some. :(