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Rabbi Saperstein: Engaging Citizens for the Common Good

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Should Religious Values Influence Policy?

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"God has not ordained capitalism or socialism. God has not ordained food stamp programs or supply side economics. These are human inventions," argues Rabbi David Saperstein, who believes that religious values must compete in the free marketplace of ideas and provide moral influence on policymaking.
Saperstein: Liberal Social Views and the Jewish Tradition

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Rabbi David Saperstein draws on traditional Jewish law to advocate for liberal social policies with regard to abortion and gay rights. "The fundamental right to choose that is invested in all of us as human beings," says Saperstein, "argues powerfully in a secular country like America for policies that guarantee dignity."
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Posted: 07.28.11, 01:21 PM

So, why isn't he talking about the disgusting MORAL ABOMINATION of Wacko Israeli Zionists STEALING Palestinian land in the West Bank to build ILLEGAL settlements??? Duhh???

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