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Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum appeared this morning on Glenn Beck's radio program. While Beck and co-hosts Stu and Pat discussed a number of subjects with the contender, the issues of charitable giving and tithing were among the most noteworthy -- specifically the moments during which Beck challenged Santorum to give more of his income to charitable causes.
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This portion of the conversation started when Pat commented about Mitt Romney's proposal to limit charitable tax deductions for upper one percent of donors. Santorum quickly seized upon the opportunity to launch into his opposition to such a proposal, highlighting the damage it could do to private organizations and religious institutions.
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"Well, first off I would agree. We all have to do better and I need to do better. A lot of the things I did for charity, for example, aren't on there. I would give speeches for a lot of nonprofit organizations and charge them a greatly discounted fee. That doesn't show up as a charitable contribution, but that is income out of my pocket that I gave in defense to these charitable organizations."
Beck interrupted, though, clearly not swayed by the argument. "Hang on just a second. Hang on just a second -- come on Rick," he said. "I just gave two speeches for free. For free."
Santorum responded: "I appreciate that and you're in a great position to do that. I've got seven kids --." That solicited a chuckle from the radio crew.
"Rick Santorum, I challenge you," Beck then interjected. "Trust in the Lord. You give him the first 10 and your kids are going to be fine."
"I understand...I agree," Santorum conceded. "I need to do better and I should be better and I fell short."
Santorum's hypocrisy knows no bounds. To use your children to explain your lack of charity to those in need? Not only disgusting but also a horrible lesson for his children.
Santorum's hypocrisy knows no bounds. To use your children to explain your lack of charity to those in need? Not only disgusting but also a horrible lesson for his children.
Perhaps Santorum should take a lesson from the New Testament churches in Greece that St. Paul started--you know, the ones who gave out of their poverty to help their fellow Christians in Jerusalem???
Or perhaps the widow who gave all that she had to the temple out of her own money. The one Jesus made an example out of.
I've said it once and I'll say it again: Right wing politics has nothing to do with the Gospel or Jesus' teaching on how we should treat people. Nothing at all.
Perhaps Santorum should take a lesson from the New Testament churches in Greece that St. Paul started--you know, the ones who gave out of their poverty to help their fellow Christians in Jerusalem???
Or perhaps the widow who gave all that she had to the temple out of her own money. The one Jesus made an example out of.
I've said it once and I'll say it again: Right wing politics has nothing to do with the Gospel or Jesus' teaching on how we should treat people. Nothing at all.
Yup. The RW uses the Gospel but they don't abide by it. It's merely a tool to gain the support of the gullible.
Yup. The RW uses the Gospel but they don't abide by it. It's merely a tool to gain the support of the gullible.
Ken
And THAT is what makes ME want to throw up. They flaunt their relationship to Jesus like it's bling while they fleece the gullible of their donations and votes. No different than televangelists, really.
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