Policy decisions are not just about facts and figures, but are about Leader: people. Let’s hear from people who need the kinds of support offered by the Affordable Care Act: Ask a few people to share their stories. Faith Body Statements Our faith communities are united in their commitment to expanding, not reducing, Leader: support for healthcare for low- and moderate-income families. Hear a few of the faith positions: Select a few of the readings provided at the end of the document. Closing Because of our religious teachings about caring for the poor, we urge our elected leaders Leader: to: Oppose the current healthcare replacement plan. All: Because of the stories of our neighbors, we urge our leaders to: Leader: Oppose the current healthcare replacement plan. All: Because of the clear statements from our various national and regional faith bodies, we Leader: urge our leaders to: Oppose the current healthcare replacement plan. All: Oh God of justice and mercy. We are troubled that such an important issue as Closing prayer: healthcare for Virginians is being rushed through without adequate thought for protecting the poor and the vulnerable in our families and communities. Please touch the hearts of the legislators. Help them rule with justice and mercy. Be with us in the coming days. Give us the courage to be faithful advocates, importuning at every opportunity. As we go forth today, may we be encouraged by those present, reassured in Your vision for righteousness and committed to doing Your will this day and in the coming months and years. Let all the people say, Amen. All: Special thanks to The Commonwealth Institute for the data on who could lose coverage under the proposed changes. What Faith Groups Say About Expanding Healthcare Coverage
Leader: Policy decisions are not just about facts and figures, but are about people. Let’s hear from people who need the kinds of support offered by the Affordable Care Act: Ask a few people to share their stories. Faith Body Statements Leader: Our faith communities are united in their commitment to expanding, not reducing, support for healthcare for low- and moderate-income families. Hear a few of the faith positions: Select a few of the readings provided at the end of the document. Closing Leader: Because of our religious teachings about caring for the poor, we urge our elected leaders to: All: Oppose the current healthcare replacement plan. Leader: Because of the stories of our neighbors, we urge our leaders to: All: Oppose the current healthcare replacement plan. Leader: Because of the clear statements from our various national and regional faith bodies, we urge our leaders to: All: Oppose the current healthcare replacement plan. Closing prayer: Oh God of justice and mercy. We are troubled that such an important issue as healthcare for Virginians is being rushed through without adequate thought for protecting the poor and the vulnerable in our families and communities. Please touch the hearts of the legislators. Help them rule with justice and mercy. Be with us in the coming days. Give us the courage to be faithful advocates, importuning at every opportunity. As we go forth today, may we be encouraged by those present, reassured in Your vision for righteousness and committed to doing Your will this day and in the coming months and years. Let all the people say, All: Amen. Special thanks to The Commonwealth Institute for the data on who could lose coverage under the proposed changes. What Faith Groups Say About Expanding Healthcare Coverage
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