An Open Letter to the Republican Party

Originally posted on my Facebook page on September 20, 2013.

Dear Republican Party,

As a Christian, and a firm believer in the principles taught by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, I would like to thank you for the work you are doing in His name.

Thank you for once again trying to guarantee that not all Americans will have access to adequate health care, which is considered a basic human right in most other countries. We all know that Christ healed the sick mane times and never requested payment, but we're not miracle workers, and can't be expected to go around healing people unless they can pay up.

Thank you for the food stamp cuts. I'm sure that the hungriest children of our great nation will be able to work just a little bit harder in school with empty stomachs. I know, I know, Christ did that whole miracle where he fed thousands with what was originally a few fish and a loaf of bread, but we can't be expected to feed all those lazy brats.

Thanks for continuing your support of corporations who refuse to pay living wages, for your eagerness to bust unions, and for refusing to even consider increasing minimum wage to a livable level. As our Lord said, it is will be easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than it will be for a rich man to get into heaven. Thank you for doing your part to make sure that most Americans never have that problem. Although, I can't help but wonder about the fate of your own eternal souls.

I often contemplate the only time in scripture when our Lord was prompted to behave violently. Recall, if you will, when he went into the temple and threw out the money changers, calling them out for their blasphemy? I am grateful that you do not view the financial institutions and bookies on Wall Street in the same light. Thank you for protecting our wealthiest, and for continually doing your part the help spread the Good News.

Thank you for the removal of environmental regulations and the expansion of fracking operations. Although our Lord called for us to be stewards of the Earth, things have changed since then. We realize today that our Lord didn't call for use to be stewards of the entire Earth. He meant that we need to have well-manicured lawns and curse our neighbors who don't have the same.

Lastly, thanks for turning away people from our borders. I realize that Christ was welcoming and inclusive in his teachings, but the Kingdom of Heaven and a nation like ours, which is populated predominantly by immigrants (or the descendants of immigrants) aren't the same thing, and we should definitely apply more stringent rules for those who wish to join our the elite ranks of the underpaid, malnourished, and sickly.

Also, thanks for the guns. My Biblical study has led me to conclude that if Jesus were alive today, the Prince of Peace would certainly own more than a few assault rifles and have a closet full of hollow point ammo.

So I thank you for your labors, and hope that you will continue to follow the teachings of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, demonstrating the principles of His work as you govern.

Your Brother in Christ,
Me