Oh My God, Jesus Was a Liberal!

Biblically documented teachings of Jesus Christ clearly show that Jesus was a Liberal. His philosophy, based in compassion, equality, inclusion, forgiveness, tolerance, peace and - most importantly - love, is 100% Liberal.

For well over 20 years we have seen the growing domination of the radical right wing evangelicals on TV, on the radio and in the news, newspapers and magazines and in politics - claiming to own a virtual monopoly on Jesus. They have redefined what He meant and used His name to advance their radical right wing social, business, governmental, political and military agenda - or as the Republicans call it, "their just and righteous Crusade." I strongly object and disagree.

Like the views of over 150 million Liberal, Progressive, Tolerant and Independent thinking Christians, Catholics, and others of ALL spiritual paths, religions and traditions in the United States. I, personally, reject the radical right wing Republican evangelicals' claims that they alone represent the will, expression and blessing of Jesus Christ. I believe it is high time someone stands up for the Liberal, Progressive, Tolerant and Independent thinking majority's position that any plain reading of Christ's words, any genuine interpretation of Christ's intent, outline a Liberal, Progressive, Tolerant, Loving and holistic world view.

Liberalism has been under assault since the Reagan years. The attack on the liberal political philosophy has altered the contemporary definition of liberal to the point that Conservatives use it as a PROFANE word. They use it to paint a political opponent as anti-American and anti-God. Moderates and liberal Christians are afraid to be open about their political leanings. Surely it even affects their choices as they vote. This has to be particularly troubling to a Christian evangelical who loves America and its heritage.

Conservative policies generally favor the wealthy and ignore the needs of the poor. Their policies are frequently greed-driven, with no concern for environmental or societal consequences or for their exploitative actions. Jesus plainly taught that the LOVE of money is the ROOT of all evil.

So, Christians can go after the various "fruit" of sin in our society, but they won't see the real change for the better until the axe is put to the ROOT. Christians should oppose greed-driven policies as a primary point of political concern. Jesus was a Liberal as should all Christians be.