Democratic Congressman James Clyburn represents the 6th district of South Carolina, serves as House Majority Whip, and leads the House Democrats Faith Working Group, established after the 2004 election to reconnect the party to communities of faith. On August 5, he spoke about the Letter of James and the story of the Good Samaritan at the Progressive National Baptist Convention's annual meeting in Atlanta. The son of a fundamentalist minister, Clyburn said he tries to carry out his congressional duties "in such a way that the world would see a sermon in my work," and he told his audience that during "this most unusual year" in religion and politics they should "do what is necessary to prove ourselves good neighbors" to those in need.
Listen to audio excerpt of his remarks in Atlanta
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