Progressive Christian Reflections by Chris Glaser 
If We Were a Christian Nation...
Posted: 25 Apr 2012 02:00 AM PDT
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Apologies to those from other countries who read this blog (although you might like what follows!), but I have been pondering what the U.S. would be like if we actually practiced what Jesus taught. I believe that if we followed Jesus as some Americans claim we do or should:
* Those of other faiths and agnostics and atheists would be welcome.
* There would not be a one percent and ninety-nine percent economic divide.
* Politicians, religious leaders, bosses, and schoolmates would not bully others.
* Everyone would have access to marriage.
* Equal opportunities would exist for education and employment.
* Universal healthcare coverage would not be contested.
* We would not be at war.
* Congress would work.
* Preventing and treating AIDS, poverty, hunger, disease, and ignorance would dominate our foreign policy.
* Sex education, accessibility to contraception, self-esteem programs, and increased adoptions would lessen unwanted pregnancies and their terminations.
* Scapegoating would be eliminated.
* Immigration would not be an issue.
* Having a black or woman or Mormon president would not be a surprise.
* The poor would not be forgotten and homelessness would be avoided.
* There would be no exploitation, abuse, rape, torture, rendition, or execution.
* Addictions and syndromes could be honestly discussed and treated.
* Global warming would be avoided and green technologies funded.
* The environment and habitats would not be fouled.
* Science and technology would be welcome and humane.
* Animals would not be mistreated.
* Violence and crime would be unheard of.
* The media would have more good things to report.
* The Church would be no less diverse but much less divided.
* Discernment would replace discrimination.
* Love would replace hate.
* Understanding would replace prejudice.
* Dialogue would replace debate.
* Conversations would replace confrontations.
* We would work together to find solutions.
* As Gandhi urged, we would become the solutions we seek.
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