I suppose, if invoking “Jesus Christ” is an indication. Most of you probably already know that Politico is reporting that President Obama has mentioned “Jesus Christ” more frequently in high-profile speeches than George W. Bush. This is likely as much political as it is a personal confession. I think that […]
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First it was the halo effect of the news photo (intentional or accidental?) now St. Obama has his own votive candles.
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We are almost done with inauguration week. Almost. The National Prayer Service, a tradition which dates back to 1789, is happening today, but many prayers have been publicly offered this week and a few have generated great discussion even before they were offered. First it was announced that Rick Warren […]
Of course every day is new and every inauguration is an historic moment. But I am not going to rant about this pet peeve of mine, rather to say this is an amazing moment, no matter whether you are a Republican, Democrat, Green, or Libertarian. Obama’s inauguration signals a distinct […]
The NYTimes has a nice oped by HENRY LOUIS GATES Jr. and JOHN STAUFFER, “A Pragmatic Precedent.” In this well written article Gates and Stauffer ask the question in the title of my post. Much has been written about what Mr. Obama thinks about Lincoln; but not much has been […]
Most of you know I love following politics, but I think I am worn out this year. I will of course watch the inauguration (we are setting up a TV in our lounge and inviting students to watch it as well as staff) but this hype is going over the […]
New England Network News is reporting that Robinson will give the invocation at an (the?) opening inaugural event at the Lincoln Memorial on Sunday. Rick Warren is still giving the invocation at the inauguration itself. A Fox News station in Vermont also has the story here. Episcopal Café now has […]