Endorsement???

I read a post this morning that surprised me. A couple of influential church leaders have endorsed Barack Obama for president. Through a political action committee under the guise of a ministry, they call for social change to bring about Christ's call to take care of the least of these.

While a noble and compelling goal, last time I checked, He didn't call for the government to do this. This is our call as Christians. The church is responsible. And the 'least of these' needs to include the unborn children. The hypocrisy of wanting one thing, but not to include another is blinding. I would love for the government to help out, but not at the expense of adding to our already huge welfare state. Change those rules to help instead of hinder.

I want my church leader to be politicaly involved, but I think it is wrong for this leader to publicly endorse any political candidate. I believe it is absolutely their responsibility to teach their congregation the importance of participating in the election process. As one of the commentors put it, "I think we should spend a lot more time helping people shape their political beliefs from the context of their faith."

When we do this, we enable people to think about what is important to us. To the church. To the betterment of our society. To a friend of mine, social justice is his immediate issue. To another, the rights of unborn babies. Because of these positions, they will vote for the opposite parties. Both are right in their convictions. The most important thing, is to not make it a one issue choice.

Morning ritual for tests for my boy

Native Roots Festival

Native Roots Festival @ the Paulo Soleri in Santa Fe.

Worked this festival, and not being a big fan of the reaggae mon, I was definitely out of my element. It sounded pretty good. The Paulo Soleri, is an awesome place to mix.

Load out is hell! Very much a victim.