Last weekend, at a rally at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, television personality, Glenn Beck boldly criticized President Obama's religion. Mr. Beck called it a "perversion." He said that America "isn't recognizing the president's version of Christianity." Mr. Beck characterized it as "liberation theology."
Despite critique of Mr. Obama's Christianity a recent poll showed that nearly 20% of Americans believe falsely that the president is Muslim.
It is my desire to make the Pastor's Blog an innovative, provocative conversation on all aspects of religion and faith. I pray that this goal is being accomplished. Thanks to all who read or contribute to this blog. I pray that it serves a means of bringing you to a closer relationship with God. Blessings on you,
What is your vision of heaven? What images - from the Holy Bible, tradition, culture or your personal experience - best describes what heaven is for you?
Recently, some New York-area rabbis are planning to bring weapons to High Holy Day services this month to guard against terrorist threats. In June 2009, a Kentucky pastor invited his congregation members to bring their firearms to church to celebrate the Second Amendment.
Do weapons belong in worship? Should clergy be armed? Do the Ten Commandments trump the Second Amendment?
Father's Day is on Sunday, June 20, 2010. The Wikipedia definition of Father's Day is a "secular celebration inaugurated in the early twentieth century to complement Mother's Day in celebrating fatherhood and male parenting, and to honor and commemorate father's and forefathers."
Do you have a personal religious ritual? Something you do on a regular basis, or in times of special need to better connect withGod? Come on in and share it with us — and find out about how others express their faith.
Matthew 5:10-12 (NIV)10Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. (Matt 5:9, NIV)
Being a peacemaker is not the same as being a peacekeeper. Making peace does not mean you try to keep everybody happy. A peacemaker does not say yes to everybody and everything. A peacemaker builds their character on truth and righteousness. We can create true peace if we are at peace with God. Peacemakers are also those who try to make peace even if they fail.
