Tax cuts for the wealthy and trickle-down economics? Jesus had plenty to say about that…
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Cat Jenkins2022-09-26T16:34:00
The biblical story of The Rich Man and Lazarus should act as a stark warning for Christians who support the Chancellor’s ‘mini-budget’, says Cat Jenkins
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