Published by Bill on 05 Jul 2009
E-pistle July 3
Red and Blue Worshipers? Red, White and Blue Worship?
A piece from the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life this week raises what is sometimes a controversial question, “Should churches celebrate Independence Day?”
The article presents its argument by comparing a church in Texas where, “Last year, Marines rappelled into the sanctuary, church members in uniform stuck rifles and helmets into a Styrofoam grave site made by a Broadway set designer, and indoor fireworks exploded over a packed house in back-to-back services.” The music director at the church describes it as “just a big patriotic, feel-good moment." Continue Reading »