Posted on 08/27/2005 5:57:31 PM PDT by sionnsar
The Rev. Susan Russell, president of Integrity, is rallying Episcopalians to support Cindy Sheehan:
Just as New Orleans coastal dwellers are "boarding up" in preparation for the onslaught I believe the Crawford peacemakers should be doing likewise. And so I think it's time for us to help in that effort -- to start a new support system for Cindy: "The Guild of the Persistent Widow" ...... per the example given by Our Lord in the Gospel According to Luke (18:1-8)Yes, I know, this belongs in the "dog bites man" category. I just marvel at the way Russell can summon a scriptural justification for further exploiting this poor woman, but can't summon a scriptural justification for gay ordination and same-sex blessings.
Russell's call to arms follows:
The Guild of the Persistent WidowThe news this morning was filled again with pictures of Cindy Sheehan's "one-woman-stand-turned-peace-movement" in Crawford TX. The news also included reports of the predictable backlash that has begun in earnest -- the orchestrated efforts to dismiss the grieving mother as a political opportunist bearing down on Crawford -- fueled by the hot air generated by the conservative pundits and bloggers just as Hurricane Katrina is strengthened by the warm waters of the Gulf as she bears down on the Gulf coast.
Just as New Orleans coastal dwellers are "boarding up" in preparation for the onslaught I believe the Crawford peacemakers should be doing likewise. And so I think it's time for us to help in that effort -- to start a new support system for Cindy: "The Guild of the Persistent Widow" ...... per the example given by Our Lord in the Gospel According to Luke (18:1-8)
"Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. He said: "In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared about men. And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the plea, 'Grant me justice against my adversary.' For some time he refused. But finally he said to himself, 'Even though I don't fear God or care about men, yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will see that she gets justice, so that she won't eventually wear me out with her coming!' And the Lord said, "Listen to what the unjust judge says. And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly."
So there you have it -- scriptural warrant for Cindy Sheehan's witness and the promise that our Lord does INDEED promise that justice will one day roll down like waters -- and righteousness like an ever flowing stream. Our job is to pray and not give up -- even when the odds seem stacked against us and the neo-con bloggers dismiss our witness as the ramblings of the politically correct liberal fringe.
Pray without ceasing -- for the peace that passes understanding AND for the resolve to be agents of change for that peace on earth, good will to all that has so far eluded us as a human race -- but we believe God intends for us as a human family.
That's the agenda I move for "The Guild of the Persistent Widow." Do I hear a second?
Traditional Anglican ping, continued in memory of its founder Arlin Adams. Traditional Anglican ping, continued in memory of its founder Arlin Adams. Sorry for the double ping. My dialup connection hasn't been working well of late.
I support Cindy the way she supports our troops: I just want her home, getting the help she needs.
Did I miss something..I feel for her loss..I really do..but she is not a widow..or did I miss a meeting????
 "If I truly was a media whore do you think I would like maybe get myself fixed up a little bit before I went on?" Quote and pic of Cindy Sheehan - August 24, 2005 |
Yet another example of why the Episcopal church is dying.
Tattoo on the neck: "Cut Here"!
However, I feel nothing but anger and contempt for those people and organizations who have been using and exploiting Ms. Sheehan, especialy George Soros, the evil "genius" behind "MoveOn", which is a New World Order international fascist front!!!
Now comes the bogus and ill-named Episcopal gaysbian organization "Integrity", which has added itself to Ms Sheehan's long list of exploiters!!! This is a TYPICAL sort of thing for a "gay rights" organization, especally one claiming to be "Christian", to do!.
Those who really care for Ms. Sheehan should disperse from Crawford, and stop the media circus. Those close to her should then gently counsel her to go home for a long rest, and to get some therapy and/or pastoral counseling.
Just as New Orleans coastal dwellers are "boarding up" in preparation for the onslaught I believe the Crawford peacemakers should be doing likewise. And so I think it's time for us to help in that effort -- to start a new support system for Cindy: "The Guild of the Persistent Widow" ...... per the example given by Our Lord in the Gospel According to Luke (18:1-8)
Yes, I know, this belongs in the "dog bites man" category. I just marvel at the way Russell can summon a scriptural justification for further exploiting this poor woman, but can't summon a scriptural justification for gay ordination and same-sex blessings.
Thought you would find this "interesting"...
Thanks for the ping. The Rev. Susan's sermon is interesting, but I think that she presumes too much knowledge about Cindy Sheehan. So much that I wonder if she's just another "spinner," and not as I first thought, woefully ignorant.
Well, well, the Episcopals join Cindy. I never would 'a thot.
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