Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Americans and Their Abusive Relationship

I know, I know, I know ... it's very bad form to post political opinions on an arts and travel and unique special interests blog like this one. And I haven't in over a decade, so I am pretty good. But, we are in a most unusual time in our nation - in the world! - and I read this very short essay by the marvelous John Pavlovitz today. It articulates exactly how I feel about this issue right down to the last comma and period. So, I'm going to post it in its entirety here. I hope you read it, and take from it what you will

Americans Need To Get Out of This Abusive Relationship

 

 

 

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John Pavlovitz is a writer, pastor, and activist from Wake Forest, North Carolina. In the past four years his blog Stuff That Needs To Be Said has reached a diverse worldwide audience. A 20-year veteran in the trenches of local church ministry, John is committed to equality, diversity, and justice—both inside and outside faith communities. In 2017 he released his first book, A Bigger Table. His new book, Hope and Other Superpowers, arrived on November 6th.

Press

Chicago Tribune
Anti-Trump pastor John Pavlovitz doesn’t want thoughts and prayers; he wants hope and action

Billings Gazette
Former megachurch pastor visits Billings, makes appeal for more kindness amid disagreements

Chicago Tribune
Just in time for Thanksgiving, instructions on building a bigger, more inclusive table

Indy Week
How Raleigh’s John Pavlovitz Went from Fired Megachurch Pastor to Rising Star of the Religious Left

Religion News Service
John Pavlovitz, digital pastor of the resistance, pitches a bigger Christian tent

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3 comments:

Jeanie said...

Well stated and I'm glad you posted it!

Janet Ghio said...

I adore John Pavlovitz and what he has to say. I attended a workshop of his about 3 years ago. Thanks for introducing him to your readers!

Lisa D. said...

John Pavlovitz's essay on abuse is poignant and profound. However, I have to say that I think the opposing side and the president's critics are no better than he is, maybe worse considering the lengths they have gone to to sabotage his presidency. I will hold my nose and vote for him, as I think he is one of the last things that stand in the way of socialism taking over this country.