“Either we have to pretend that Jesus was just as selfish as we are, or we have to acknowledge that he commanded us to love the poor and serve the needy without condition.” 

–Stephen Colbert
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I don’t know what Jesus would say about tax policy. But I do know he would say that for those of us who have plenty–and I count myself in this group–we should take a long hard look at the spiritual document that is our checking account/credit card statement. And then start giving. Generously. Without condition. With gratitude to God. 
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