To many, my religious fellows, today may seem like a sad day. This is unfortunate to behold. To me, to us --I think I can speak for my husband--today is a beautiful and glorious day. Today is not about politics and its parties. It's about history, and it's about mental and emotional revolution. It's about change, and not to be plagiarizing, but it's about unity.
I'm grateful to live in a country where, finally, equality is has taken a huge chip off the walls of prejudice and racism. I'm grateful that many have taken risks, and have stood up for more than just political agenda of their own parties. What this new adminstration brings, we will all have to wait and see. Afterall talk is always cheap, no matter who it comes from. But, for today, we who are of the same religious affiliation, who have been and continue to be criticized and attacked, can stand as one with those who have been attacked not for their religious beliefs but the colors of their skin. I myself stand as one of those who feel prejudice for both.
Today we need to start over, with a clean slate. We need to be open to what the future can bring. Stop being judgemental because our new president maybe from a different political party, that's the main reason why our religious leaders do not take sides. In fact today, we need to be like our dear leaders: do not judge in any aspect. Be true if anything to your spiritual beliefs and not to the belief of your political party.
The historical significance of an African-American president, the feelings of hope and patriotism of the day are beautiful and pleasing to the soul.
ReplyDeleteI believe in following our spiritual beliefs and knowledge, and that we must choose leaders that are as closely aligned to them. I also believe that our religion teaches us to learn and study politics, history, and everything else that allows us to make inspired choices. You're right, that is why the church leaders do not tell us to affiliate with any specific party, but to study, pray, and vote with the morals and values that are written deep into our souls.
I hope and pray for our new president, and that we as a people have chosen wisely.
Well said Renatha! I cried as I sat with Isaac and watched such a HUGE piece of history happen, and couldn't feel more lucky to be a part of a country that provides us with so many freedoms and choice!
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ReplyDeleteLindas suas palavras!!! Estou
ReplyDeletearrpepiada agora depois de ler... Eu e Andre assistimos emocionados o novo Presidente e sua linda familia tomar posse da presidencia do Estados Unidos da America! Uma grande vitoria! Fico muito feliz de encontrar pessoas que se sentem da mesma maneira que eu e meu marido a respeito desse grande acontecimento!
Um abraco!
I'll grant you that Inauguration Day is about history and emotional revolution. I felt good too, and am grateful this particular barrier has been broken. But for the next four years, as we get over the pageantry and get down the business of governing, it is about politics and policies, and that's why I'm not so excited today that it was this particular person who broke the barrier.
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