Sure, Barack Obama’s choice of Rick Warren for the inaugural prayer proves nothing more probably than that Obama is a consummate politician. Obama will do what he has to do to win over voters. And he’s probably figured out that letting Warren pray at the inauguration is a safe gesture and a symbolic way to…

This graphic from Kevin Drum at Mother Jones (via Secular Right and dotCommonweal) is interesting: The more politically committed people are, the greater the frequency of prayer. One thing it may say is that the idea that conservatives are more “religious” is a canard. Moderation may be no virtue, perhaps. The greater mystery may be…

PRAYERS FOR THE EARTH For once on the face of the earth let’s not speak in any language Let’s stop for one second and not move our arms so much.It would be an exotic moment without rush, without engines.We would all be together in a sudden strangeness.Fisherman in the cold sea would not harm whalesAnd…

I found this prayer on the website of the Metropolitan Community Church which is a Gay Christian denomination and found it incredibly moving.     O God, you have searched me and known me. You know when I have to lie down and rest;you know when I rise up with strength and courage;you discern my…

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