It's a cautionary tale about the selling out of faith to narrow partisan agendas, and the perils of utilizing religion to win elections rather than to constructively inform our values and commitment to the common good.
A college that prides itself on its values — rigorous academic standards, commitment to the common good, historical involvement in the abolition and Social Gospel movements — inflicted a defeat so absolute that it borders on public humiliation.
In times of insecurity, when people feel uncertain about their future, when anxieties and fears are promoted and exploited by political populists, old-fashioned nationalists or religious fundamentalists, the success of the UN lies in our common commitment to our common values.
Speaking with the leader of the opposition Romney said: "Like you, Mr Leader, I look forward to our conversations this morning... and recognise, of course, the unique relationship that exists between our nations, our commitment to common values, our commitment to peace in the world and our desire to see a stronger and growing economy".
The presidential candidate, who at one point addressed Mr Miliband as "Mr leader", said he recognised "the unique relationship that exists between our nations, our commitment to common values, our commitment to peace in the world and our desire to see a stronger and growing economy".
The Atlantic alliance is not just an organization that brings together a community of 28 nations united by their commitment to common values and dedicated to their collective defense and cooperative security.
The uniform reminds the individual wearing it of their commitment to the program's values.
If there is one overriding commitment shared by all the classical republicans, it is clearly their commitment to the paramount value of political liberty.
