Message #1
My message today is that you should follow the lead of the United Church of Christ. Instead of saying who isn't good enough to be a christian they welcome anyone who is interested. Instead of pointing at the people who are suffering because they are poor or sick the UCC's Justice and Peace Action Center acts as an advocate for those without a voice. Instead of praying that those in need find God and comfort it out through its Neighbors in Need program.
There are others that do similar things, but this is the one with which I am most familiar. In fact, I would guess that the hate-spewing bigots that call themselves christians are a small minority. They are just the most noticeable.
I call on those of you who call yourselves "Christians", to work within your congregation or parish to move in this direction; to work for those who need help. And do so without asking for anything in return; no strings. No need for the recipients to convert or attend church services or to personally accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Do what is right and good things will follow.
Message #2
Also, more news on fake news. Please see this frontpage story from yesterday's New York Times:
Under Bush, a New Age of Prepackaged TV News
By DAVID BARSTOW and ROBIN STEIN
Published: March 13, 2005
