This may be a generalization but it seems so accurate and the evidence is there. The United States is the epitome of sanctimonious self righteousness and hatred, self serving narrow minded interpretations of scripture that blurs the line between church and state. Sadly, I make this statement without even the consideration of the current President who would woefully skew the statement almost to proven fact.
I read in the news this week that the Royal Canadian Mint is set to release new Loonie commemorating 50 years of the decriminalization of homosexuality. Wow. Canadians are so far ahead, especially of the United States. Canadians are the eloquent big brother to the younger brash, bold and bad southerly sibling.
What brings this up is not just the way our governments work but also how we practice our faith. That came up this morning as I read the story of our holy person for today, Ruth Elaine Younger. Born of an interracial marriage, she was not welcome to join a religious order here in the States because of racial bias that existed. Ruth was welcome in Canada. Imagine that? Ruth returned to NYC many years later after receiving multiple degrees and professing life vows in the Canadian Sisterhood of St. John the Divine. Sr. Ruth opened a school in New York which had a fully integrated staff and student body, it flourished with her as headmistress.
I am proud of both my Canadian heritage and the faith that was handed down to me. We must find ways to circumvent and prevent the use of religiosity and arrogant self righteousness that feeds a denigration of souls, that demeans the term Christian and causes a whole nation to whither. It is if we are poisoning a beautiful and magnificent tree so filled with the promise of good fruit.
For a fine example look all around and seek understanding but certainly, look north.
As always love fiercely and give thanks.
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