Matthew 25

A new PAC is born, this one drawing its name from no lesser of a source than the Holy Bible. We wonder if curious reporters and voters might check out the section of the big book to see from where this new group births. If so, they might be a bit confused by the parables about virgins wasting lamp oil and servants being tossed into the darkness "where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth." BC is sure it is the latter part of Matthew 25 that the PAC is referencing. Officially, the parable of the sheep and the goats, it is a famous and moving passage where Jesus talks about Christian responsibilities for the the sick, poor, and disenfranchised. A quick check of the Matthew 25 website and we find:

"Christians across the country are answering the Gospel call to care for our neighbor, especially the most vulnerable, in a thousand constructive ways.We are building hospitals and clinics, feeding the hungry, conserving energy, caring for AIDS orphans, working to free sex slaves, mentoring children, encouraging racial reconciliation, and so much more."

And from their very, very long mission statement:

"Therefore, while no elected official will be without flaw, we come together as individuals to support candidates for public office who share the values of the Matthew 25 Network: promoting life with dignity, caring for the least of these, strengthening and supporting families, stewardship of God’s Creation, working for peace and justice at home and abroad, and promoting the common good.

BC can't help but note that in the original version, Jesus says:

I was hungry and you fed me, 

I was thirsty and you gave me a drink, 

I was homeless and you gave me a room, 

I was shivering and you gave me clothes, 

I was sick and you stopped to visit, 

I was in prison and you came to me.
(The Message Version)

It seems the Matthew 25 network missed that last bit in their campaign literature. Maybe it didn't poll well.