A Religious Protest Largely From the Left

There are a great many folks who are pointing out that so many of the visible, verbal leaders of the conservative religious groups are way too silent about the terrible challenges faced by the (growing numbers) of poor across the globe and in our own hometowns. This article highlights this.

Some of these folks talk about this being a matter of priorities and they're right. Our priorities shape our attitudes towards others, our daily behavior (including spending, working and how we raise our kids) as well as our senses of piety, righteousness and faithfulness to God.

Cutting programs for the poor, finding jobs for the unemployed, and partnering with agencies of compassion and justice are theological issues - just as much as anything else on the 'Right's' agenda. Indeed, what is playing out between the two polarized religious positions is a theological debate which can sometimes be disguised as political in nature.

What's at stake in a very elemental way is what it means to honor God.

So - what does it mean to honor God? In life and doctrine?