Socialist Sushi

So, Obama has won. And a lot of my friends are freaking out. So, a few comments.

First, I didn’t vote for Obama (or McCain, actually) but I can’t help but be amazed that we actually have a black president. I remember talking with my parents about segregated schools. One generation later, I’m watching his victory speech.

I didn’t support his campaign, but good Lord give the man credit. He has managed to do what no one else has, even if he had lost the election.

Second, I’m quite honestly embarrassed at the silliness some Christians have bought in to. Just stupid stuff. In general:

1. Check Snopes
2. If it’s not true, don’t forward it to anyone
3. If it is true, don’t forward it to me

And, please, please, don’t put it as your status on Facebook. Ok? Please?

Finally, read 1 Peter 2:13-17. If you’re a Christian, keep this in mind: Peter was telling Christians to submit to an emperor who was persecuting them. Quite honestly, all the bile and venom is, in my view, the result of forgetting the gospel. At no point has our hope been Washington.

It will be an interesting four years. I’m praying for President-elect Obama, and for this country. But I’m looking to Jesus for change me, my community and eventually my country.

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