MattersOfConscience

@tyfgibson This will preach. In fact I intend to do just that. I'll send you my PowerPoint slide with your quote.

In the final analysis, all of us are going to realize that it was the gentle ones who were right all along. When all is said and done, the meek, the poor, the persecuted, those on the downside of power working for justice, those on the margins of society longing for love, joy, and peace to rule the realm of humankind—they “shall inherit the Earth.” Matthew 5 #Scripture

@LakotaMan1 Hell cannot exist because God alone is immortal. Eternal hell requires granting immortality so people can burn forever. Why anyone would worship su c h a God makes no sense to me.

So, a MAGA “Christian” just told me that I’m “going to hell” for supporting trans people and drag queens. Asking my allies. Do you think I’m going to hell?

@Andre_Wang I have secret documents showing Jefferson declassified them.

Just found classified documents in my sock drawer regarding the Louisiana Purchase. Called the FBI. #ProsecuteJefferson

@McCormickProf Why do you think the state has an obligation to pay for your kid's religious education? That was the Civil rights issue that led to the First Amendment. Everyone already has a choice. The issue is whether I have to pay for your religion. That violates my religious freedom.

When someone says "your local public school is your best choice," you can be sure that the public schools reflect that person's values. The truly best choice for your child is the one that honors your family's values. School choice helps make that choice available to your family.

Looking for a single returning or new GOP House member who has condemned Trump for the Fuentes/Ye meeting. Anyone? Rank and file and leadership of course welcome. The wall to wall silence from the incoming majority is speaking volumes.

it's Thanksgiving weekend. Barack Obama is volunteering in a soup kitchen. Donald Trump is dining with Nazis. any questions

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From the Pacific Union Conference Pray for Paradise, California The destruction of the town of Paradise, Calif., and the surrounding areas in Butte County have left us all reeling with incredulity and sadness...bit.ly/2qEra36 #PrayForParadise

It is all well and good that so many nations are discussing the importance of religious freedom, BUT... 80% of the global population live in nations without it! All talk and no action??? -- Alan J. Reinach, Esq. news.adventist.org/en/all-news/ne…