It could be argued that Jesus was executed partly because of his success as a community organizer. His following became a threat to established leadership, and certainly to Roman authorities. Jesus did not organize by taking power; instead, he organized by modelling community with service and inclusion, and teaching folks how to care for their neighbors (i.e., that would include everyone. cf Parable of the Good Samaritan).

And what grew out of the early Christian movement, based on a model shown by Jesus? House churches, sharing meals. Organized in their communities by everyday people of deep faith.

Not only that, but the book Pastor I am Gay which is already an insult to many christians reveals a level of intolerance which is hard to bear. Very little has been said about Palin’s stance on social issues.

She apparently would not go to the African American Juneteenth celebration for ending slavery, and does not believe in interracial dating. Also, she did not have a single black person working for her while she was in office.

There is an American tradition of separation of church and state. When someone goes out and threatens people because they want books pulled from libraries because their church wants it, how is that separation of church and state.

So many of Palin’s views break a long tradition. The United States is not a theocracy. When someone comes in and tells you something political is God’s plan, that is a clear sign to fight them in my opinion.

Jesus may have been a community organizer, but he also said “Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s, and unto God the things that are God’s” . Confusing god with Caesar is not a good idea.

I’m ordering tote bags for all my book-reading friends.
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