Religion and politics...

Growing up, we were cautioned about discussing religion or politics with our guests as being impolite. I realize these are most frequent topics on this blog, and today there is one of each.

First, the political -- Upon hearing the President's invitation to email "fishy" sounding claims regarding health care reform to "flag" at the White House, my first reaction was, "Wouldn't Tricky Dick have loved this technology?!" If you don't recognize Tricky Dick, you are younger than I am or unaware of historical power grabs. How about LBJ? Don't think he did not keep account of fishy-sounding opponents in his day. Compiling those emails is illegal, and deleting them is against federal law.
I suspect, if my remarks had been submitted, I would get the same page of talking points back from the White House that I get from the media, AARP, and my Congressman.


Now, my response from this morning Bible reading, Acts 2:37-47 -- What is essential?
My repentance at the preaching of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of my sins
My belief and identification with His Name (especially by believer's baptism)

The early church grew by devotion to
the apostles' teaching,
fellowship,
the breaking of bread,
prayer.

Believers felt a sense of awe in
their experiences,
togetherness,
their voluntary sharing of possessions.

They were day-by-day
like-minded in the temple,
sharing meals in their homes,
with gladness,
sincere in heart,
praising God.

Lord Jesus, I share their faith, and I would be more like them in day-by-day living.