LAUGHTER AND LIGHT

i have been a christian for over 20 years, most of that time in evangelical/charismatic churches. i was ordained and an associate pastor of a charismatic church, for about 6 years. i sometimes wonder why god had me do that, i wonder if it was god. yes i learned a lot mostly about what not to do.


i am ashamed to say that i spent many years keeping my mouth shut while people were being abused, i was afraid, i didn't know what to do. one day that ended. one day i found MY VOICE. i spoke out i was rejected but i spoke out. the hold on me was gone, the chains were broken, hallelujah i am free.

i am organizing an event commemorating the second anniversary of the war in iraq. i asked a number of local pastors to participate. one backed out today. said there could be too much backlash, he is an evangelical pastor and a friend. he said that he would never back down if this was a clear moral issue. i let him off the hook told him i didn't want anyone who didn't think killing was immoral. how can anyone say that kind of crap? what will the people think if he prays with a lutheran catholic or gasp a jew or muslim. god protect me from your people