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ORIGINAL: kalikshama

A Christian's Rebuttal to Rick Perry

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppOpOv_kv2s&feature=related

We're not ashamed to admit that we're Christians, but we don't think that being in a pew on Sunday is what makes you one.

We know there is something wrong in this country when you can spin the name of Jesus Christ, the living body of love and grace, into a political platform. Especially when this platform demonizes the very people who sacrifice their own lives so that you can have that platform at all.

Rick Perry, you said that you'll end the war on religion. We're waiting for a president who doesn't use religion merely to influence a political constituency, but instead embraces it as a powerful way to bridge the gap of vast differences among our fellow Americans.

Grace is what makes us strong, and will make us strong again because not our country, nor Rick Perry, nor either of us deserve it.

We're gay, we're straight,
we're black, we're white,
we're rich, we're poor,
we're conservative, we're liberal,
we're Christian, we're not
...and Jesus loves the little children.
All the children of the world.
We strive to love you all extravagantly...
the way that Jesus loved.

We're sisters, and we approve this message.