Christian faith is built on the words and teachings of Jesus Christ.

Religious faith is a powerful force for good, and it ought to result in people coming together and showing concern for each other. It should not be used as a way to justify a political position, or to be identified with a particular political party. The teachings of Jesus should cause us to be concerned about the sick and poor. That's the type of effect religion should have on public policy.

some fifty miles from East Liverpool.

Barack Obama is an economic patriot.

Before Barack Obama took office, it looked like that pride could have vanished forever, but today, from the staggering depths of the Great Recession, the nation has had 29 straight months of job growth. Workers across my state and across the country are getting back the dignity of a good job and a good salary.

But all over Ohio - all over America - men and women are going back to work with the pride of building something stamped 'Made in America.'