Scott talks faith, targets vulnerable

[Bob]

Scott Maxwell on Gov. Rick Scott: Gov. Rick Scott's budget is full of cuts to 'least among' us, Scott Maxwell says - OrlandoSentinel.com Despite Scott's talk of faith, his budget targets our most vulnerable

Scott Maxwell TAKING NAMES When he's politicking, Gov. Rick Scott spends a lot of time talking about his faith.

During the campaign, he pronounced himself "absolutely" destined for heaven.

During his inauguration ceremonies, he told the audience: "Jesus Christ has been with me all my life."

On the day he unveiled his first budget, he did it inside a church.


And yet as I look through Scott's budget ? which slashes funding to everyone from the sick and the disabled to the poor and the homeless ? I can't help but wonder whether Scott truly believes his budget cares for those whom Jesus described "the least among you."

Especially because Scott managed to find money to double the budget of his own office ? and cut corporate taxes.

There may have been many different voices and ideologies influencing this budget.

I just have a hard time seeing how God's was one of them.

From the Old Testament to the New, God and his earthly voices were very clear on the matter of caring for the vulnerable. It was an imperative.

Moses preached about it in Deuteronomy. Jesus did the same throughout the Gospels.

And yet the budgetary assault Scott has launched upon the least among us is staggering.

He targeted programs that provide eyeglasses and hearing aids to the elderly and the disabled.

He proposed cuts to the departments of Elderly Affairs, Persons With Disabilities, Veterans Affairs and Children and Families.

He wants to completely eliminate Florida's Office on Homelessness and the Medically Needy program, which helps about 40,000 people with serious illnesses and massive medical bills.

Gone may be coverage for kidney dialysis and medication for those infected with HIV.

That last part made chills run down the spines of those at Orlando's Hope and Help Center, which could lose more than half of its entire budget ? more than $3 million used to provide life-sustaining medicine and treatment to those suffering from AIDS and HIV.

 

[AlphaCrab]

Lot of discussion about Rick Scott as a VP nominee for the Republicans in 2012. I was, of course, totally appalled at first.....BUT,

....then it occured to me! Perfect--then he can then get nationwide exposure, and soon have the same national ratings as his Teabag sista Sarah Palin.

 

[Bob Wells]

Although I am appalled by the cuts to the least among us it would have never been the job of the Government in the first place had the Church been doing its job, that taking care of the least among us. Seeing how the Church has failed, IMO, to do that which it was tasked with and following the examples set, it falls to the government. I oppose the the idea that it is not the governments job, they took it over and you can't turn it back over to an organization who failed to perform it in the first place.

Scott Maxwell on Gov. Rick Scott: Gov. Rick Scott's budget is full of cuts to 'least among' us, Scott Maxwell says - OrlandoSentinel.com Despite Scott's talk of faith, his budget targets our most vulnerable

Scott Maxwell TAKING NAMES When he's politicking, Gov. Rick Scott spends a lot of time talking about his faith.

During the campaign, he pronounced himself "absolutely" destined for heaven.

During his inauguration ceremonies, he told the audience: "Jesus Christ has been with me all my life."

On the day he unveiled his first budget, he did it inside a church.


And yet as I look through Scott's budget ? which slashes funding to everyone from the sick and the disabled to the poor and the homeless ? I can't help but wonder whether Scott truly believes his budget cares for those whom Jesus described "the least among you."

Especially because Scott managed to find money to double the budget of his own office ? and cut corporate taxes.

There may have been many different voices and ideologies influencing this budget.

I just have a hard time seeing how God's was one of them.

From the Old Testament to the New, God and his earthly voices were very clear on the matter of caring for the vulnerable. It was an imperative.

Moses preached about it in Deuteronomy. Jesus did the same throughout the Gospels.

And yet the budgetary assault Scott has launched upon the least among us is staggering.

He targeted programs that provide eyeglasses and hearing aids to the elderly and the disabled.

He proposed cuts to the departments of Elderly Affairs, Persons With Disabilities, Veterans Affairs and Children and Families.

He wants to completely eliminate Florida's Office on Homelessness and the Medically Needy program, which helps about 40,000 people with serious illnesses and massive medical bills.

Gone may be coverage for kidney dialysis and medication for those infected with HIV.

That last part made chills run down the spines of those at Orlando's Hope and Help Center, which could lose more than half of its entire budget ? more than $3 million used to provide life-sustaining medicine and treatment to those suffering from AIDS and HIV.

 

[idlewind]

Although I am appalled by the cuts to the least among us it would have never been the job of the Government in the first place had the Church been doing its job, that taking care of the least among us. Seeing how the Church has failed, IMO, to do that which it was tasked with and following the examples set, it falls to the government. I oppose the the idea that it is not the governments job, they took it over and you can't turn it back over to an organization who failed to perform it in the first place.

Who said it was the church's job? They are supposed to assist the needy, but if we are following the Bible, then it is the family that is to take care of the sick and needy. Certainly it is not the government, talk about a history of abject failure. All government handouts do is subjugate the next generation.

All the liberals scream about is seperation of church and state and then you go and criticize the man because he is not following the Bible! He cannot win because you will tar and feather him if he says he IS following the Bible on anything. At least be consistent.

 

[scooterbug44]

No, what we are saying is that the man frequently proclaims his Christianity.....................yet is not following the church's basic teachings.

It's called hypocrisy. :roll:

 

[poppy]

Who said it was the church's job? They are supposed to assist the needy, but if we are following the Bible, then it is the family that is to take care of the sick and needy. Certainly it is not the government, talk about a history of abject failure. All government handouts do is subjugate the next generation.

All the liberals scream about is seperation of church and state and then you go and criticize the man because he is not following the Bible! He cannot win because you will tar and feather him if he says he IS following the Bible on anything. At least be consistent.

Does Jesus say these are "only for family members to follow"

New Testament passages

• "Jesus answered, If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.'" Matthew 19:21
• "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in." Matthew 25:35
• "They devour widows' houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. Such men will be punished most severely." Mark 12:40
• "The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because He has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed." Luke 4:18
• "So he replied to the messengers, Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.'" Luke 7:22 [ E-book: The Kingdom strikes back ]
• "Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys." Luke 12:33
• "But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind." Luke 14:13
• "When Jesus heard this, he said to him, You still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.'" Luke 18:22
• "Beware of the teachers of the law . . . They devour your widows' houses . . . Such men will be punished severely." Luke 20:46-47
• "'Why wasn't this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year's wages.' He did not say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; as keeper of the money bag, he used to help himself to what was put into it." John 12:5
• "In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which, when translated, is Dorcas), who was always doing good and helping the poor." Acts 9:36
• "Cornelius stared at him in fear. What is it, Lord?' he asked. The angel answered, Your prayers and gifts to the poor have come up as a memorial offering before God.'" Acts 10:4
• "After an absence of several years, I came to Jerusalem to bring my people gifts for the poor and to present offerings." Acts 24:17
• "On the contrary: If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.'" Romans 12:20
• "For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem." Romans 15:26
• "All they asked was that we should continue to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do." Galatians 2:10
• "Give proper recognition to those widows who are really in need." 1 Timothy 5:3
• "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world." James 1:27
• "Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in. If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, 'Here's a good seat for you,' but say to the poor man, 'You stand there' or 'Sit on the floor by my feet,' have you not discriminated among yourselves and becomes judges with evil thoughts? Listen, my dear brothers: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him? But you have insulted the poor. Is it not the rich who are exploiting you? Are they not the ones who are dragging you into court?" James 2:2-6
• "If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth." 1 John 3:17-18

 

[Bob]

Who said it was the church's job? They are supposed to assist the needy, but if we are following the Bible, then it is the family that is to take care of the sick and needy. Certainly it is not the government, talk about a history of abject failure. All government handouts do is subjugate the next generation.

All the liberals scream about is seperation of church and state and then you go and criticize the man because he is not following the Bible! He cannot win because you will tar and feather him if he says he IS following the Bible on anything. At least be consistent.

the criticism is leveled at his using religion to perpetrate lies

 

[Bob]

does it not seem strange for a governor of a state of 20 million people to unveil his state budget in a church,in Eustis, at a Tea Party rally?

 

[LuciferSam]

does it not seem strange for a governor of a state of 20 million people to unveil his state budget in a church,in Eustis, at a Tea Party rally?

Does Gov. Scott not seem strange?

 

[idlewind]

Does Jesus say these are "only for family members to follow"

New Testament passages

• "Jesus answered, If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.'" Matthew 19:21
• "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in." Matthew 25:35
• "They devour widows' houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. Such men will be punished most severely." Mark 12:40
• "The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because He has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed." Luke 4:18
• "So he replied to the messengers, Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.'" Luke 7:22 [ E-book: The Kingdom strikes back ]
• "Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys." Luke 12:33
• "But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind." Luke 14:13
• "When Jesus heard this, he said to him, You still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.'" Luke 18:22
• "Beware of the teachers of the law . . . They devour your widows' houses . . . Such men will be punished severely." Luke 20:46-47
• "'Why wasn't this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year's wages.' He did not say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; as keeper of the money bag, he used to help himself to what was put into it." John 12:5
• "In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which, when translated, is Dorcas), who was always doing good and helping the poor." Acts 9:36
• "Cornelius stared at him in fear. What is it, Lord?' he asked. The angel answered, Your prayers and gifts to the poor have come up as a memorial offering before God.'" Acts 10:4
• "After an absence of several years, I came to Jerusalem to bring my people gifts for the poor and to present offerings." Acts 24:17
• "On the contrary: If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.'" Romans 12:20
• "For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem." Romans 15:26
• "All they asked was that we should continue to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do." Galatians 2:10
• "Give proper recognition to those widows who are really in need." 1 Timothy 5:3
• "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world." James 1:27
• "Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in. If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, 'Here's a good seat for you,' but say to the poor man, 'You stand there' or 'Sit on the floor by my feet,' have you not discriminated among yourselves and becomes judges with evil thoughts? Listen, my dear brothers: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him? But you have insulted the poor. Is it not the rich who are exploiting you? Are they not the ones who are dragging you into court?" James 2:2-6
• "If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth." 1 John 3:17-18

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These things are for all people, particularly christians to do. Not the government. God expects each of us to help each other with what we have, not steal it from someone else to give away. Confiscating my money through taxes to give to someone else is stealing.