In the United States we have a huge choice to make. The choice is what kind of country do you want? That simple and that huge all at once. As this site is a spiritually focused site, I’ve stayed away from politics. But, the Speaking of Faith blog recently posted the benedictions from the DNC and RNC national conventions. While I’ve had no doubt for some time which way I’m voting, these videos presented things in a new light. As a spiritual guide, as clergy, which one of these benedictions represents what I want in a country.
As SOF Observed tells us the DNC chose “Joel Hunter, a pro-life Evangelical and a registered Republican who serves as the senior pastor to a 12,000-member congregation in Florida,” and the RNC chose “Dan Yeary, a Southern Baptist pastor of North Phoenix Baptist Church, where John McCain’s wife is a member.” The difference between the benedictions these two men (hmm..) gave is truly astonishing. One is inclusive and yet non-compromising. One acknowledges only one way to pray and one faith to following.
It’s more than about two men, it’s about the parties behind them. I don’t believe in voting on party lines. I vote for the best candidate, but there’s more than just one man to consider here. There’s an infrastructure they are a part of — no matter what they try to say. They are POLITICIANS and work within a political framework. So even if you don’t really like either of them, there is still a choice to make.
So, listen to both benedictions and then decide what kind of country you want – and then VOTE!
DNC Convention Closing Benediction
RNC Convention Closing Benediction
Thanks to SOF for their continued incredible work!
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As a man who has struggled to keep G-d in his life, I have travelled several paths. Born a Jew, found some answers in Wicca for 2 decades but now looking back to Judiasm for the rest, I have followed much of what you have printed on line. I believe that I met you in Accord years ago when I was up there for the Pathwork and I planted some flowers up there and then was kindly allowed to camp out on the grounds when I did not have funds to stay in the housing.
My finances are still poor as I have spent most of the last few years fighting for the care and custody of my now 5 year old daughter Tara.
I look forward to sharing soon in at least your daily pages of your book when I have the funds so I can better understand how and why I can coordinate my life into the cycles that G-d and Judiasm have set forth for me.
Thanks for your years of letting me walk this path with your assistance. It has been a great help.
As for my choice of men to vote for, my trust is unfortunately limited with these two men. I will vote for the one who will do the least harm and more closely follow the law of this land.
I believe that there was something in Jewish Law requiring us all to follow the law of the land where we choose to reside. I expect that of my leaders too.
Thanks again for the opportunity to think, feel, and be with you as that is helping me to be as close to G-d as I can in this simple moment.
Bill Ian Jurow