What a Week

The inauguration of a president, the celebration of Dr. King's birthday, and the 40th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade. What an intersection of moments for our nation this week.

Dr. King's words from a Birmingham jail capture that unique intersection best:

"...though I was initially disappointed at being categorized as an extremist, as I continued to think about the matter I gradually gained a measure of satisfaction from the label. Was not Jesus an extremist for love: 'Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you.' Was not Amos an extremist for justice: 'Let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an ever flowing stream.' .. And Abraham Lincoln: 'This nation cannot survive half slave and half free.' And Thomas Jefferson: "We hold these truths to be   >>>>>   Read Entire Post