irony...

I'll was doing a little pre-season warm-up this afternoon -- tuning into C-Span before the Republical Convention. Just like I was during the Democratic Convention, I'll be hanging out on C-Span whenever I can.

But today was much different thatn the typical convention/infomercial. It was covering the protests on the streets of New York City. I was struck by how intense the people felt and expressed hatred for the man, George Bush. They weren't very creative in using the Republican candidates' names for sexual innuendo. The banners flowed freely with phrases like "f* Bush" or "Bush liar" and others.

Here's the irony. The rally was sponsored by Americans United for Peace. How can the message of peace be spread by people who are so venomous about a man? It's as if they got their peace training in the Middle East...we'll get peace by hating you more...

Jesus brought a pretty good message of peace. And his demeanor and message supported a message of peace and love.

Sometimes, Christians are just as bone-headed as the protesters in NYC. They shout about God's love to passers-by. They put bumperstickers on their car declaring that they're going to heaven and that certain people will be going to hell. They declare that "God hates fags." What?!?!?

If Jesus is about bringing peace between God and humanity. And Christ's followers are the ones charged with continuing that message through word and action, then shouldn't we be the most loving, gentle, kind, peaceful people on earth?

Should be.

Stepping down now...

M@