New Trinity

In case you hadn't heard, the Senate is now honoring a new Trinity. "We meditate on the transcendental glory of the Deity Supreme, who is inside the heart of the Earth, inside the life of the sky and inside the soul of the heaven. [What's with the capitalization of "earth"?----Oh, that's right, Gaia is our Most Sacred Mother, blessed forever, AMEN!] May He stimulate and illuminate our minds." (Why does this bring to mind 2Cr 11:14?) No doubt the Spongists around the globe are elated to see that the spirit of URI reigneth ever more widely.

On the other hand, as execrable as this false worship is, one squirms at the thought of the shoutdown by the 3 opponents. This smells too much of fascist tactics (what, are the Children of Light to mimic the SDS and the Weathermen and their cultural forebears, the BrownShirts?). I seem to recall verses that instruct believers in a different approach: "that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life, godly and respectful in every way;...the wisdom from above is...peaceable, gentle;...to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all men;...let your forbearance be known to all men, the LORD is near."

For those who think this is a hill to die on, how about a more appropriate tactic: barrage the Senate with phone calls and letters (and perhaps even picket peaceably, if you're inclined in that direction and have the leisure). Don't forget the "air war," either!