A CUCC member brought this song to my attention; it is making the rounds of social media. Listen before you read below.
The singer songwriter, Daniel Dietrich, wrote: "In 2016, 81% of white evangelical Christians voted for Donald Trump after (among other things) hearing an audio recording of him bragging about sexually assaulting women.
Maya Angelou famously said, “when someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.”
In the years since, even after enacting deliberately cruel policies to rip families apart and put children in cages at the southern border, evangelical support is as fervent as ever.
I was raised in the Evangelical world. It shaped me. I learned to take the words of Jesus seriously - love God, love your neighbor, feed the hungry, fight for justice for the oppressed. I thought that things like love, kindness, gentleness, and self-control MATTERED. I have been so confused and deeply saddened by the unflinching loyalty to a man who so clearly embodies the opposite of these values.
This song is a lament. It's a loving rebuke. It's a plea for the 81%, to come home to the way of Jesus."
It is easy to point fingers at the ways other people do (or neglect to) allow what they believe to inform what they do. I think it is more helpful to ask that question of myself.
For our Life & Faith discussion questions on February 4, I propose this: "Who in your life has called you to "come home" to acting what you believe? What was that like for you? Have you ever issued that call to one of your mentors?"
Whether it is your first time, or you are a regular, I'll see you at Life & Faith. Jane
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Life & Faith is a monthly gathering of whoever shows up. Why not drop in?
Tuesday, February 4
Wilson's Eatery, 1053 E Whitaker Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
Arrive at 6:30 PM if you want to order dinner; discussion runs from 7-8PM
Read more about Life & Faith here
Questions? Contact Jane Smith who is the timekeeper and question proposer. smithjeg@mindspring.com
The singer songwriter, Daniel Dietrich, wrote: "In 2016, 81% of white evangelical Christians voted for Donald Trump after (among other things) hearing an audio recording of him bragging about sexually assaulting women.
Maya Angelou famously said, “when someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.”
In the years since, even after enacting deliberately cruel policies to rip families apart and put children in cages at the southern border, evangelical support is as fervent as ever.
I was raised in the Evangelical world. It shaped me. I learned to take the words of Jesus seriously - love God, love your neighbor, feed the hungry, fight for justice for the oppressed. I thought that things like love, kindness, gentleness, and self-control MATTERED. I have been so confused and deeply saddened by the unflinching loyalty to a man who so clearly embodies the opposite of these values.
This song is a lament. It's a loving rebuke. It's a plea for the 81%, to come home to the way of Jesus."
It is easy to point fingers at the ways other people do (or neglect to) allow what they believe to inform what they do. I think it is more helpful to ask that question of myself.
For our Life & Faith discussion questions on February 4, I propose this: "Who in your life has called you to "come home" to acting what you believe? What was that like for you? Have you ever issued that call to one of your mentors?"
Whether it is your first time, or you are a regular, I'll see you at Life & Faith. Jane
______________
Tuesday, February 4
Wilson's Eatery, 1053 E Whitaker Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
Arrive at 6:30 PM if you want to order dinner; discussion runs from 7-8PM
Read more about Life & Faith here
Questions? Contact Jane Smith who is the timekeeper and question proposer. smithjeg@mindspring.com