WHAT CHURCH TO ATTEND?

This last week was all about Mr. Obama's pick for Easter Sunday. ....wonder who won the pot out there - I am sure there was a large bet somewhere! As if this was important news?

Last week, an American Cargo ship was taken by pirate - argh! They are "cute" in cartoon Disney form or "cool" in the Caribbean, but in real life - this is serious stuff. Fortunately, Obama finally allowed us to use force. Actually, this surprised me - after giving us up to virtually everyone in Europe and Asia last week - I am amazed he did. Personally, I think it took to long. Made us look indecisive, non-committed and even weak. If this is a foreshadowing to more serious matters: Korea, China, the attack on the dollar and so much more - hmmmmm.

But I digress. Back to the matter at hand: church. Specifically, where to go. Americans in general evidently have a desire to be church oriented. I would not say that we are as strong in the faith as the Supreme Knight Carl Anderson, but we at least like to see Grandma on Easter Sunday.

In general, most of us pick a church by our environment and upbringing. Others, may choose church because it is near their home, looked inviting, friend asked them to come, etc. Still others by intellect, spiritual teachings, liturgy, type of singing, etc. And, there are those that pick it because it "wears well." In other words, this means it is politically correct, social status enhanced, crowd pleasing, etc.

Last week, four teams were sent out by YOU the TAX PAYER to see what church Mr. Obama should attend. I wonder the criteria? Security? Probably - and rightly so. Mix of People? Color of People? Socio-economic status of Parrish? Evidently, these teams went to one Mixed, 1 Black and 2 White Churches. Wow.

Well, I found only a couple stories on the topic tonight is from the Christian Science Monitor and Associated Press they highlight that he attended "The Presidents' Church" in DC but it is not their final decision spot as yet.

How hard can this be? One should have convictions, spiritual beliefs and preferences. One should consider first how they may support and contribute to a Church as well as how the Church will aid their spiritual journey. Finally, with children to consider; how does the Children's Ministry rate. From there, one would look at how they support missions, community and each other. There should be no concern for who may be offended, is sad, happy or otherwise. One just does this.

Once again our presidential choice shows a lack of decisiveness in even the "little" decisions for One in his position. While I understand he is unable to just walk into a church and visit as many of us would do, there should be a general idea which denomination, sect or group and no question as to why. Wonder what Jeremiah Wright is guiding him to do?