The anti-gospel of Ayn Rand
The atheist philosopher and novelist Ayn Rand published more than a
dozen books before she died in 1982. Now some liberal Christians say
another work belongs to Rand's controversial canon: the 2012 Republican
budget.
House Republicans passed their budget along party lines
in April, saying its drastic cuts to federal programs are necessary to
prevent a deficit crisis.
By means of a petition drive, a video,
ads and websites, liberal Christians counter that Rand's dog-eat-dog
philosophy is the real inspiration for the GOP budget and for its
author, House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R., Wis.).
