Much ado is being given to the four ministers Barack Obama has chosen for his inauguration.
Most of the attention is being given to Rick Warren, an evangelical who is opposed to gay marriage and abortion. This has upset gay rights activists.
Also playing a prominent role is Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson, the first openly gay bishop in the Anglican Communion. Many evangelical Christians are not happy with this.
Add to the mix, Reverend Sharon Watkins and Reverend Joseph Lowery. I’m sure somebody’s not happy with them.
Of course the atheists are not happy with any of them. They will start chanting their mantra of not mixing church and state, even though the right for religious freedom is in the constitution.
Robinson has gone so far as stating that the selection of Warren is “a slap in the face.” Well, Gene, you know what the Bible says about turning the other cheek.
First, this is Obama’s inauguration. He is the president. Let him plan his own party.
Second, he is trying to unify the country by being inclusive. I’m sure all four ministers have differing views on several topics. Guess what? You are probably not going to change any of their viewpoints. The message I think that is being given is all will be welcomed by this administration, much the way religious freedom is guaranteed in the constitution of the United States.
Finally, get over it. If you don’t like Obama’s choices, then get elected yourself and see if you can do any better at keeping everyone happy. America has quite a few more problems right now than the choice of ministers at an inauguration.
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