I don’t know what Jesus would say about tax policy. But I do know he would say that for those of us who have plenty–and I count myself in this group–we should take a long hard look at the spiritual document that is our checking account\/credit card statement. And then start giving. Generously. Without condition. With gratitude to God. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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