Given the importance of faith and the need for Progressive people of faith to take back politics from the "religious right," Raising Kaine proudly participates in this week's Progressive Faith Blog Carnival. There are some great stories this week, including:Did you konw "taht it deosn+óGé¼Gäót mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae?" Fascinating, huh? Thnaks to Lofi Tribe!
Also from Lofi Tribe, how about taking 10 minutes every day "to meditate, pray, and center myself for the upcoming day?"
From Jesus was a Liberal comes a horrifying article about child slavery and other forms of slavery around the world.
From Time's Fool on how "the world we live in is wounded." This is beautiful and moving stuff:
When you walk down the streets of the American Dream, listen. That is weeping you hear in the background. It is the sound of an unhealed nation. A nation full of amazing people, humble greatness, and deep, deep wounds.[...]
We are called to heal. To realize that when we look in the mirror, we should see someone else's face, and they should see ours.
This entry, courtesy of "Knocking from Inside," made me think of a loved one who is facing a terrible illness (ovarian cancer), and how she could really use some "shining threads of prayer" right now.
From Xpatriated Texan discusses John McCain's speech to Liberty University - "the monstrous attempt to subvert American education launched by Jerry Falwell."
For a Muslim perspective on The Da Vinci Code, see the Singapore-based blog Inspirations and Creative Thoughts.
Lightness of Being has some thoughts about losing a friend.
ThinkBudda.org reminds us that "getting things done is only half of the story" in life.
Finally, check out this blog - excellent writing and a GREAT name ("Velveteen Rabbi")!
For more Progressive faith blogs, check out the blogroll here. Isn't it great to know that there's such a large and thriving PROGRESSIVE faith community out there?
[UPDATE: I was asked to add one more, an article on "Religion in the Modern World" from LeliaThomas.Com]