The Bible and studying the Bible has been an important part of my life.

We believe in separation of church and state, that there should be no unwarranted influence on the church or religion by the state, and vice versa.

Habitat gives us an opportunity which is very difficult to find: to reach out and work side by side with those who never have had a decent home-but work with them on a completely equal basis. It's not a big-shot, little-shot relationship. It's a sense of equality.

In order for us human beings to commit ourselves personally to the inhumanity of war, we find it necessary first to dehumanize our opponents, which is in itself a violation of the beliefs of all religions. Once we characterize our adversaries as beyond the scope of God's mercy and grace, their lives lose all value.

You just have to have a simple faith.

It's politically impossible for any member of Congress to make a public statement condemning or criticizing the policies of Israel. It would be political suicidal for them to do so.

We all know grandparents whose values transcend passing fads and pressures, and who possess the wisdom of distilled pain and joy.