Letters from Paul

Healthcare . . . most are tired of talking about it, all are probably tired of hearing about it, and everyone has to deal with it. For over a year, our government has been pursuing this issue and now it has passed. For days I have heard how courageous this was; how this is the moral thing to do; and certainly all who care about the poor, must celebrate this “historic event.” So why is it that I, a conservative Christian who has compassion for people, can’t seem to get excited about what is happening? I believe with just a little investigation, I know why I struggle with what is being sold to our country as a compassionate and courageous law.

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I have always been a “rules” kind of guy. I was raised that way. I played sports and when one attempted to go outside the rules, the call was, “FOUL”. Oh, don’t get me wrong, I have a rebellious spirit in me. I attempted many times to get away with something, but I always knew if I got caught, there were consequences to pay and I would have to change the way I played. Even fans like to see the players adhere to the rules. I have never seen fans at a game cheer a player who threw a flagrant foul or applaud as a player purposefully grabbed a facemask.

We all know in our heart what is right and good, so when that is crossed surely there is no admiration for the one who crossed that line, and yet; that is what happened recently when our country applauded teenager, Constance McMillen. continue reading more…