To both evangelicals and religion and politics scholars, Election Day is about more than just coloring in state lines. If they had their own CNN magic map, the graphics would show more than just red and blue. The focus would be on state ballot initiatives and where evangelicals land in exit-poll results.
Many Episcopal churches around the country celebrated Dia de Los Muertos – the Day of the Dead, on All Souls or sometime during the past
And, until justice comes down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream, we will vote in Remembrance of our ancestors past, for Responsibility of ourselves today; and, in Reclamation of our hope for future generations.
The U.S. must rapidly develop an exit strategy that will minimize the loss of life on all sides. Prolonged occupation of Afghanistan lacks both moral justification and a reasonable chance of success, however one might define that term. Concurrently, the U.S., NATO, and their international partners should employ force to apprehend or destroy morally legitimate targets (e.g., Osama bin Laden and al Qaeda training camps).
Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers and privileges: Guide the people of the United States and of this community in the election of officials and representatives;
God of grace, as I cast my vote, remind me that I do so as a citizen of your kingdom. In the name of the One who showed us how to lead by serving, Jesus Christ, our Lord.Amen.
Last week, the Roman Catholic Church reiterated and expanded their stance that even celibate homosexual men are not qualified for the priesthood.
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports on the Katharine Jefferts Schori’s visit to Calvary Church, Shadyside in the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
Dick Meyer the author of “Why We Hate Us: American Discontent in the New Millennium” says that much of what believe about the role of “values” in American politics is wrong.
Art by Ellen Wiener, A Podcast with Bill Dyrness.