Would Garfield the Cat support public health care reform?
22.05.12
Christians are as divided about this question as others. Many cite Jesus, but come up with completely different conclusions.
Trust God or government?
Tom Prichard, a Lutheran and president of the Minnesota Family Council, said it’s ultimately about faith. Who do we trust – God or government?
He opposes “Obamacare” because he has more faith in the market and people, than government.
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“Here Jesus’ words come to mind about not worrying and trusting God to meet our basic needs,” Prichard wrote in an online post warning about the dangers of “government run health care.” “Or if we believe it all depends on us, we’ll look to government.”
When reached at his Minnesota office,Prichard elaborated: He said the nation should empower families and individuals to make health-care decisions. If families can’t afford health insurance, private and public entities like churches and nonprofits should step in, he said.
Source: CNN (blog)