History Abounds

Today and tomorrow will be filled many firsts. Today Rick Warren is speaking at Martin Luther King Jr.'s church, the first white man to speak their, ever. Tomorrow we will see the first African-American president, ever, in the history of this great nation. But these two statements lead me to wonder if we have farther to go. We have come such a long way from the society of the 1800's where slavery was legal. It appears that we have become, in general, a post-racism society. But is this where we should stop? If in 15 years I explain to my little brother that these days were historic should I expect him to understand? Or should I prefer that he not understand it at all? Should I hope that he has no concept of race? That he no longer sees someone for the color of their skin but for the character of their heart, which was King's dream. If you'd like to weigh in feel free to do so. And please understand that I am proud to see this day. I am glad we have come this far. But I simply see the ability to improve. But maybe this is misguided. These days truly are great. Here is to a new era.

Justice and Mercy

Thoughts I'm pondering right now: To what degree do we offer mercy towards a Christian man guilty of a crime? To what degree do we yearn for punishment against a Christian brother? What should be my response when a Christian brother is accused of a crime? What should it be if he is found guilty?

I understand what my response should be when it is simply an act of sin; forgiveness.

Any thoughts?

Questions

So frankly I haven't had much desire to blog lately. But I figured I should post something for those dedicated folks who occasionally read this thing (and no RSS feed does not count, j/k I'll take what I can get, Brent). Here are some questions I have been thinking about. Some spurred by life others by the movie Amazing Grace.

Do I have the courage to do what is necessary when the time calls for it?
Will I do what I must even though I dislike the choices?
Are certain choices in life always difficult regardless of the circumstances?
Am I willing to sacrifice my dreams?
Will I stand against the flow of society on this of ultimate significance?
Why does posting these questions seem emo?