[Craic] Fwd: A Prayer for our US Neighbours

[Rob Anderson]

Allan,

For a long time I have been saying that the American triumphalist anthem...
“God Bless America”
should be turned into the humble prayer of petition...
“God, bless America.”

Trump have given all Americans the ammunition needed to give upon the Second Amendment 
and revisit the First Commandment.

Bob



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On Jan 6, 2021, at 8:04 PM, Allan Baker via craic <craic at lists.integralshift.ca> wrote:

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> In light of current events in Washington, our Moderator Richard Bott offers the following prayer.
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> Prayer for Our US Neighbours
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> As we follow our newsfeeds,
> and observe with horror
> what is happening in the capital of the United States of America,
> we call on you, Creator of All Love.
> We painfully remember peaceful protests of tangible and documented injustices,
> led by Black and Indigenous peoples
> who were sadly met with undue hostility and violence,
> and characterized as rioters,
> in contrast to how the violent clashes incited by Trump supporters
> on baseless claims is being responded to
> and reported on.
> We pray for those who are most acutely experiencing the terror caused by these actions,
> and those who deeply understand the hatred and racism that such acts fuel.
> We call on you, Prince of Peace,
> and pray for your wisdom, your guidance, and your love,
> that those who are rioting would leave Washington,
> so that elected decision-makers can go back
> to their chambers,
> to the lawful work that they have been given
> by the people of the United States.
> We pray, with all that we are,
> loving God.
> Amen.
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