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Tue Nov 13, 2012 at 07:55 PM PST

Old Fools and hypcrites: a Christian General bites the dust

by doctor o

Reposted from doctor 0 by Ojibwa

Not only is General Patraeus an adulterer and a fool, he is a radical Christian hypocrite who violated the principles he unconstitutionally shoved down the throats of soldiers.

Tue Nov 13, 2012 at 02:06 PM PST

Blackmail: Street Prophets Coffee Hour

by Ojibwa

Welcome to the Tuesday Coffee Hour here on Street Prophets. This is an open thread where we can hang out and talk about what’s going on in our worlds. Let’s start today’s conversation with a little blackmail.

Tue Nov 13, 2012 at 07:26 AM PST

Compassion Side Jesus and Bob's Red Mill Foods

by Killer of Sacred Cows

Reposted from Killer of Sacred Cows by mapamp

I just have to share this. It's not really a diary but this guy deserves some major Kos mojo for what he's done today.

Owner of Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods GIVES his company to his employees.

I'll just share one great quote:

“There’s a lot of negative stuff going into business today,” he said. “It’s a good old basic Bible lesson — love of money is the root of all evil. And unfortunately, our entire philosophy today is get all the money you can and whatever way you can. It’s caused many corporations to bite off more than they can chew. And it causes people to do a lot of things just for money that they feel in their hearts is not the right thing to do.”

With his own company, Moore has tried to do just the opposite. In a refreshing twist to the typical tenets of corporate America, Moore thinks of his employees and customers first and foremost.

Thank you, sir. Thank you for showing that business does not have to gouge workers and customers to succeed. You rock.

Mon Nov 12, 2012 at 08:52 PM PST

Marriage Equality in Maine: A Tale of Two Bishops

by commonmass

Reposted from Anglican Kossacks by mapamp

Many of us who have worked hard on bringing marriage equality back to Maine are still celebrating the victory we achieved on November 6th. Unlike the 2009 defeat, the anti-equality folks spent far less time and money fighting justice with injustice partly because they spent all that money three years ago.

One of the major players in the anti-equality effort has been the former Bishop and current Apostolic Administrator of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland and current Bishop of Buffalo, The Most Rev. Richard J. Malone.

Bishop Malone has some very clear thoughts on marriage equality: you can't vote for it and be a good Catholic. Here's a taste of Bishop Malone's reasoning:

“A Catholic whose conscience has been properly formed by scripture and church teaching cannot justify a vote for a candidate or referendum question that opposes the teachings of the church,” Malone said in the statement.

Now, Bishop Malone and I share something in common: we've both been educated--in part--by the Jesuits. The Jesuits I studied with don't like to start with simply quoting the Catechism in forming an argument. The Jesuits I know have a little more savvy. But I digress.

This is what Bishop Malone is saying right before the election as, essentially, the erstwhile Ordinary of a Diocese which bankrupted itself fighting marriage equality.

And then, there's the Rt. Rev. Stephen T. Lane, (Episcopal) Bishop of Maine. His Grace has a lot of grace, and as a supporter of social justice and civil rights and the civil rights of LGBT persons in particular, he also understands that honest, thinking and caring Christians might actually disagree on marriage equality but is not afraid to remind Maine's Episcopalians that marriage equality IS in line with the teaching of the Episcopal Church and that we have a moral obligation to adopt the rites for the blessings of same sex marriages which the General Convention of the Episcopal Church in the USA adopted earlier this year given that Maine now has marriage equality.

Here's some of what Bishop Lane had to say in a recent Pastoral Letter:

To the Clergy and People of the Diocese of Maine

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ Jesus,

On Tuesday, November 6, 2012, citizens of the State of Maine took the momentous step of voting to include same sex couples among those who may apply for civil marriage licenses. For many this decision was the achievement of long delayed justice for an oppressed minority and an appropriate extension of the rights and responsibilities of marriage to all citizens. For others the vote represented a fundamental change in long held beliefs brought about by the profound cultural shifts taking place in our country. As your Bishop, I rejoice in the greater inclusion of all our members in the full life of our communities. I also recognize and grieve the deep pain which significant change can cause. To each one of you, I offer my continuing affection and support.

Whenever an event produces strong feelings in us, it may be difficult to remember that that same event produces very different feelings in others. I ask those who rejoice in last Tuesday's decision to be gracious towards those who mourn. I ask those who mourn to refrain from bitterness and recrimination. Each of us is a child of God seeking to do what is right and a sinner for whom Christ died; and we are all brothers and sisters of one another.

Classy. But, it gets better. Bishop Lane continues to remind Maine Episcopalians that he must work within the guidelines set forth by the national Church in Convention, and adds:

I believe the pastoral generosity extended by the 2012 General Convention of The Episcopal Church to dioceses in states where same sex marriage is legal applies to the Diocese of Maine, and I will consider changes to our guidelines in that light.

(italics mine.)

His Grace concludes by saying that

I imagine that every generation believes it is living in a time of profound change. Whether or not history ultimately concurs with this assessment, I know the change of our time feels profound to us. The good news is that such change is among the means by which God works his purposes out. I firmly believe that God will use what we offer for good and that as we struggle to do what is right the Spirit of God is in our midst.

I am a partisan in this fight. I am gay, I am engaged to be married, I am Anglican, and Bishop Lane is my Bishop and I am employed by a parish in his Diocese.

I am also a former Roman Catholic. And I have never looked back. GreenMountainBoy02 and I had the opportunity to thank Bishop Lane last week in person for his truly sensitive Pastoral Letter. Now I'm thanking him in public.

Mon Nov 12, 2012 at 08:07 PM PST

The Grieving Room: open thread

by Dem in the heart of Texas

Reposted from The Grieving Room by Ojibwa

Good evening and welcome to the Grieving Room.

Tonight's diarist has not responded or posted, so it's safe to assume we're not going to get that diary tonight.  Hopefully, she will reschedule.  In the meantime, let's consider this a "Grief Open Thread" in the comments.  I'll be around for a little while (though am fading fast), and will also be back in the morning to interact with those who visit.

A special welcome to anyone who is new to The Grieving Room.  We meet every Monday evening.  Whether your loss is recent or many years ago, whether you have lost a person or a pet, or even if the person you are "mourning" is still alive ("pre-grief" can be a very lonely and confusing time) you can come to this diary and process your grieving in whatever way works for you.  Share whatever you need to share.  We can't solve each other's problems, but we can be a sounding board and a place of connection.

Mon Nov 12, 2012 at 05:04 PM PST

Community Quilt for DarkHawk98 - Round 3

by Sara R

Reposted from Sara R by Sara R

Alma's quilt

DarkHawk98 has lung cancer.  A surgery for the cancer is on hold because he developed pneumonia in his good lung.  Let's give him some community support to help him heal and get him through all his treatment.  He's a really nice guy, he's one of us, and we can help!  You can learn more about what he has been going through in this diary that he just published tonight.

So far, we are 13 messages short and $145 short for this quilt.

Mon Nov 12, 2012 at 02:04 PM PST

Street Prophets Coffee Hour: Seeing The Good In Republicans

by linkage

This is an Open Thread / Coffee Hour and all topics of conversation are welcome. Today I would like to share my experience last Saturday of talking to Republicans at our Farmers Market political Table.
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What is for dinner? How are you doing? What is on your mind. If you have a picture of a table centrepiece, that you made or like, please share it with us. If you are new to Street Prophets please introduce yourself beyond the fold in a comment.

Sun Nov 11, 2012 at 07:44 PM PST

Evangelicals and the GOP don't get it.

by G2geek

Reposted from G2geek by Ojibwa

It's not just that Evangelicals' message is flawed.  It's that the religious right's theology and morality are downright pernicious, and America has had enough.

This post is a different perspective on the issues raised in a series of diaries about the future of the religious right.  Credit to Killer of Sacred Cows, Thresholder, and Pragmaticidealist (as of 10PM Saturday night, and there may be some I've missed).

More below the sleeping orange squirrels.

Sun Nov 11, 2012 at 06:04 PM PST

Brothers and Sisters: Remember

by ScottyUrb

Reposted from Live from Kentwood, It's... ScottyUrb! by Ojibwa

Welcome to Brothers and Sisters, the weekly meetup for prayer* and community at Daily Kos.  We put an asterisk on pray* to acknowledge that not everyone uses conventional religious language, but may want to share joys and concerns, or simply take solace in a meditative atmosphere. Anyone who comes in the spirit of mutual respect, warmth and healing is welcome."

As we are all aware, today is Veterans Day - a day to remember those who have served in uniform and have since retired from the Armed Service. In addition to remembering our veterans (living and deceased), this time of year is also appropriate to remember those loved ones who have passed away (veteran or otherwise).

Sun Nov 11, 2012 at 05:04 PM PST

Kos Katalogue: Secret Santa, Anyone?

by Sara R

Reposted from Kos Katalogue by Sara R

Parade of Santas mustering in Portland, OR

The Daily Kos membership boasts a number of small business people, people who make things or provide useful services, right here in America.  With the holidays coming, and the election behind us, it is a great time to support our small businesses.  

Everybody has their personal holiday lists -- family and friends.  And the Kos Katalogue is a great place to shop for them.  But there are any number of friends here on the blog who we love and respect.  Small contributions add up to something greater -- why not buy something as a group for people we love?  Let's show them how we feel and help a small business at the same time!  At the end of today's Kos Katalogue, you'll find a living document, a list of people for whom we can be Secret Santas.  You'll see next to each name a link to a shop that has a special item for that person.  Go there to contribute or buy that gift outright.  Here at the mothership list, the merchants will help us keep track and we'll let you know as each gift is realized.

Please feel free to add names to the list!  Leave a message in the comments or contact me (or any diarist publishing the Kos Katalogue) to add people to the Secret Santa list.  Let's spread the joy and support our small businesses at the same time.

Sun Nov 11, 2012 at 04:25 AM PST

Sunday All Day Brunch: Home is Where the Cats Are

by michelewln

Welcome to Sunday All Day Brunch. This is an open topic thread so help yourself to the goodies and sit a spell and lets us know what is on your mind and new in your life. Today I will finally be arriving home for good. I really miss my kitties when I have to be away from them.

Sat Nov 10, 2012 at 09:59 PM PST

DNC Cuts Ties with Latino Christian Right Leader

by Frederick Clarkson

Reposted from Frederick Clarkson by Frederick Clarkson

There was a time when Rev. Samuel Rodriguez was one of the darlings Inside the Beltway. He was one of the new moderate evangelicals who were said to be displacing the bad old Christian Right, ringing in the end of the culture wars, and inaugurating a shining new era of common ground.

But it was not to be.

Much of what was touted as moderation, was not.  The epitome of this was Rick Warren, who was cast as the new Billy Graham.  But as it turned out, he was a Christian Right Republican partisan; an anti-gay marriage leader, who later lied about it on Larry King Live; a creationist; held to extreme Austrian school economic views; and was supportive of anti-gay legislation in Africa, until he was exposed and forced into changing his position.  

And so on.

And then there was Rev.. Samuel Rodriguez.  The national media puffed Rodriguez the way they had Warren.  He was a new moderate. A bridge builder. One of the leading spokesmen for Latino Christians, well Latino evangelicals, no really all Latinos.

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