The Big Beautiful Bill vs. the Sermon on the Mount

[CTyankee]

I'm not religious at all but I thought it might be interesting to do a comparison, side by side, chart of these two expressions of a philosophy of being/living for people to follow. The Sermon is stated in simple terms and it could be helpful when dealing with the arguments of the religious right who haven't seen their religion vs. their voting habits in this light before.

I grew up in Texas with no religion whatsoever as my parents would have nothing to do with Billy Graham and his ilk. I was never baptized much to the horror of my school friends, one of whom tried to baptize me in my bathroom sink at a sleepover but I was too afraid my mother would walk in on the "baptism" and get really angry, so I remain unbaptized to this day.

[bottomofthehill]

1. Thank you, I am a believer the greatest political speech ever given

Was Jesus Christ, Sermon on the Mount.

[bottomofthehill]

2. For those who have not read them.

5 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them.

The Beatitudes

He said:

3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Salt and Light

13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.

14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

[CTyankee]

3. that Jesus, he doesn't mince words!

It would be interesting to see them try to twist it into something that resembles GOP policy recommendations. But someone would have to force them to face it.