First we had the Compassion Forum (about which I blogged and complained here). And now we have Rick Warren's Civil Forum on the Presidency, a conversation with the candidates at his Saddleback Church Saturday night. I'm bothered by these religious/political forums, because I fear that they lend credence to the idea that we need toContinue reading “Purpose Driven Politics”
Category Archives: Politics
Faith, Politics, and Obama
I could write a missive about this issue, but I won’t (I’m too busy preparing for my Approval for Ordination interview, which will take place on Friday). But during one of my breaks from interview preparation I stumbled upon this disturbing piece of literature from the Obama campaign (hat tip to Blog from the CapitalContinue reading “Faith, Politics, and Obama”
Why I Don’t Like The National Day of Prayer
My blogging friend Eric, who blogs over at The Heart of a Pastor, disagreed with – took offense at? – my characterization of the National Day of Prayer as "an ill-advised blend of patriotism and religion" and an event "merging patriotism with the practice of faith" in last Thursday's post, National Day of Prayer, orContinue reading “Why I Don’t Like The National Day of Prayer”
Why the “Compassion Forum” Bothers Me
I don’t have cable television – and thus no CNN – and I did not see the "Compassion Forum" on Sunday night, the discussion about faith and compassion with Senators Clinton and Obama. But I’ve read some of the news coverage, including a skim through the transcript. The whole concept just bothers me. I’d gladlyContinue reading “Why the “Compassion Forum” Bothers Me”
Covering Huckabee the Preacher
I have to admit to a bit of fascination with the presidential campaign of Mike Huckabee. Though I disagree with him on a whole host of issues, I find him to be likable and a more compassionate man than our current President, for whom compassionate conservatism was an empty campaign slogan. As a pastor-to-be, IContinue reading “Covering Huckabee the Preacher”
The Lutheran Zephyr 