Did you know that:
• There is a group of conservative Christians who are setting about re-writing/translating the Bible to make it more politically-conservative-friendly? I kid you not. Now, this is nothing new; there are many versions of this document, which just speaks to my continuing grain-of-salt approach to it. The pen of the translator is a powerful one, indeed.
• Rome-based Archbishop Raymond Burke argues that any Catholic who even votes for a pro-choice candidate should be denied Communion AND funeral rites? He is part of a group who tried to prohibit Ted Kennedy's church funeral! (WWJD?)
• Moses is the inspiration for a multitude of American images, policies and analogies, from The Statue of Liberty (who holds a tablet) to Superman's back story, to many presidents' speeches? A fascinating book by Bruce Feiler, titled, Prophet: Moses and the American Story, traces all this.
• R. Crumb, creator of Felix the Cat, has come out with his own graphic novel version of the Bible? Jeepers.
Just tryin' to keep y'all abreast.
Confession #110: I believe soooo many zealous "Christians" have veered so far from the loving intent of Christ.
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I saw a bumper sticker once that claimed, "Jesus was a Democrat." Now, knowing something of Jesus, I believe he was apolitical. The idea is intriguing, though. When you get to the prophet Amos, and all of his very stern words about the body of Christ's obligations to social justice, you will see just how off-base the "religious right" is.
I saw a bumber sticker once that said, "Jesus was a Democrat." Knowing what I do about Jesus, I believe he was apolitical. However, the idea is intriguing. When you get to the book of Amos, pay close attention to his passionate words about social justice. You'll see just how off base those folks in the "religious right" really are.
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