Jesus said, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and soul and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets." (Matthew 22:37-40)
+Make sure your neighbors have enough food to eat.
+Make sure your neighbors have a safe place to live.
+Make sure your neighbors have the healthcare they need.
+Make sure your neighbors have clean water to drink.
+Make sure your neighbors have clean air to breathe.
+Make sure your neighbors are included and welcome in your community.
This includes:
+Your neighbors of another race
+Your neighbors of another religion
+Your neighbors from another country
+Your neighbors who are sick or have a disability
+Your neighbors who are LGBTQ+
+Your neighbors who are in poverty
+Your neighbors who are lonely
+Your neighbors who are in prison
These days, a plethora of politicians tell Christians that a "Christian voter" votes for the person who will "ban abortion." I also believe churches and clergy who crave political power repeat this lie to the people in their pews. However, abortion is largely a product of poverty, sexual / domestic violence, and lack of adequate healthcare. We cannot neglect the roots of this problem and trade the well-being of our neighbors and communities for a politician's potentially empty promises. We are called to care for the whole person of our neighbor; for their wellbeing and human dignity; we are called to care all of creation as well as humankind.
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