Tuesday, June 3, 2008

When Will the Yammering Stop?

Why are clergy so obnoxiously vocal in the midst of this political campaign? Seems to me that pulpits should be used for proclaiming the love of God for absolutely everything rather than bashing people for political reasons or racial prejudices. Anyway, about the time you think it is going to get better some big mouth makes another degrading comment.

In any case, what does the church do politically? It doesn't. Jesus didn't. Paul didn't. What the church needs to do right now is to proclaim hope, proclaim love, and proclaim justice for all people in this frightening world we live in. Between the economy, the war,and gas prices, the church needs to be the bearer of good news in the midst of bad news.

So, there y'are.

Lynn Bailey

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