The Pharisees and their scribes were complaining to his disciples, saying, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?” (Luke 5:30)
This week there was a bit of a controversy in the Episcopal Church. Traditionally the Cathedral in Washington DC has hosted a prayer service as part of the inauguration. This year is no different, but never the less there were people who were not pleased.
As we know not everyone is happy with the soon to be POTUS. And while after every election there is close to half of the country not happy, this year seems different. Perhaps it is the personal style of Mr. Trump, his free flowing thought process. And there are folks who wish that the Episcopal Church would distance themselves from him. Seeing our hosting this service as tantamount to endorsing his policies and the things that he's said.
Our Presiding Bishop wrote a fantastic letter as to why we should host this as we always have. And it is close to following Jesus' example. The presence of Jesus is not just for the lives of those we agree with, or are happy with, but also most especially with those who we find hardest to like or love.
So my presence with President Trump will be in prayer only. But prayer is our way of bringing Christ's presence to others.
Blessings,
Ed
No comments:
Post a Comment