Too Critical??

A. Unabashed Pacifist:

Angels announced “Peace on Earth” at Jesus’ birth. Too many of His followers haven’t heard the news.

B. Unabashed Christian:

Holy One,

Another day – beautiful!
Birds chirping in the trees – beautiful!
Remembering time with friends in recent days – beautiful!
A brief conversation with a neighbor – beautiful!
Projects that bring out my creativity – beautiful!
I am in your element – and it is absolutely beautiful!
Amen

C. Un-quoting Jesus:

“When I became a Christian, my life changed completely.”

[No. Maybe: “Christian? What’s a Christian?”]

D. Blog: “With Liberty and Justice for All”?

I think those who become upset by criticism of the pledge or of the US, or by abuse of the US flag need a reality check.

We need to recognize and acknowledge that the constant violation of this final affirmation in the pledge tramples all over the flag and makes a mockery of the ideal of justice for all. The majority of our politicians and corporations mouth the ideal, then belie their words with their actions and inactions.

The systematic violation of this principle is far more destructive than any symbolic attack on a flag could ever be.