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[twirlgrrl]

I'm having a hard time with this Rick Warren thing. I mean, I understand the whole inclusive, big-tent idea. In principle I think that's a great idea. But you have to draw the line somewhere. This guy says some pretty noxious things about gay people--noxious, unkind, mean-spirited things.

I just realized as I was watching a news clip about this that I have one of Warren's books--a very sweet and earnest lady gave it to me, and I haven't had a chance to read it to figure out whether there's anything there for me. Ha! I guess that goes to show you how pro-big-tent I am. I try not to hide from the ideas of any particular segment of society, with the exclusion of racists. I've had enough racism, I don't need any more, thanks. But I think that the inauguration is the wrong place to bring such a divisive figure. There will be no debate, no exchange of ideas. It's supposed to be an inspiring moment. It makes me really sad to think that the moment will be marred by this guy. Personally, I'd rather have Jeremiah Wright give the invocation.

I have a feeling that Obama is not the back-down type, though.

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[gen-here.livejournal.com]

The thing that pisses me off about it is that people then assume that Rick Warren represents Christianity - or at least the mainstream Christian. Personally, I think he's an ass that has done more to destroy what Christianity is really about than anything. He's right up there with what's his name down in Texas with the used-car salesman bend on Christianity. Let's water down what the bible really says, lets focus on the feel good stuff, and lets see how many bodies we can get crammed into a stadium-sized church. Then lets get mixed up in politics and see where we go!

It's the whole give the hearers what they want. I honestly don't know what Warren said about homosexuality, so I can't comment on it. But I'd almost be willing to put money on the fact that he'll probably totally change his stand on it - or at least reword it to become more acceptible in the eyes of all.

[twirlgrrl.livejournal.com]

I'm really really really bugged by the people who supposedly represent Christianity these days. It seems like, since we're charged with being humble and not prideful, any "Christian" who relishes the public eye enough to make himself a celebrity should be looked upon with extreme skepticism.

[gen-here.livejournal.com]

I couldn't have said it better myself