Presby-Musings

I saw a photo today in my Facebook feed of a bunch of evangelical Christian pastors and church leaders laying hands on President Trump in the White House as they prayed for him.   Out of curiosity, I glanced at some of the comments to the photo, left by scores of people who saw it and interpreted it in a variety of ways.  Not surprisingly, the reactions ranged from gushing approval to absolute revulsion.   I have to confess that I'm pretty cynical about White House photo opportunities. White House photos are worth a thousand words, and they can easily be used to manipulate, distract or pander.   I'm also not all that keen on the ways that politicians try to co-opt Jesus for their particular agendas.  And, since we're being honest, I'm not at all a fan of Christian leaders who use their proximity to power for their own benefit---whatever their political bent.  But the photo prompted me to ask myself a question:  If I was invited, would I go a...

It's over... The Election. Is. Over. [Now breathe deeply] I've issued a personal moratorium on news, news-related media and news items.  I have no desire to hear how or why President Obama won re-election. I have no desire to hear how or why Mitt Romney failed to get elected. I am done.  I've reached my information quota, and I'm sick to death of listening to politicians posture, grandstand, evoke the most incredible hyperbole when saying virtually nothing and promising to singlehandedly save America. Before the election I gave up monitoring and posting on Twitter because I grew weary of the negativity from both liberals and conservatives and the way it made me want to fight, argue and act out of meanness. Now, I fear that I am going to have to give up monitoring and posting on Facebook for the same reason. I seriously don't need the negativity.  And I don't need any more reminders that our nation is divided---some might say hopelessly so. I...