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Letters
January 19, 2007
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Dear Editor,
I am surprised at the simplicity and ingenuity of John Foreman’s “Perfect Compromise.” Disposed to assail it as silly, I became convinced otherwise. If we do this, I believe our dysfunctional Presbyterian family will be forced to tell the truth about ourselves. This is scary, but, “you are only as sick as your secret.”
Instead of hiding behind threats, conspiracy theories, and feigned victimization, we will all be presented with real empowerment to decide our future. All of us can abandon self-pity and cries of betrayal, and make honest decisions based on our principles… including the consequences of such decisions. How refreshingly adult!
Instead of vapid rhetoric, the true state of our unity (or lack thereof) will be revealed. If we are as unified as we proclaim, then we will all stay together; if not, then we will find fellowships of like-minded folks (which is what we are doing right now anyway). If our theology and tolerance are as magnanimous as we profess, then we will live together in peace and love; if not, then we will part. If we can live together despite the honest differences, then the present warfare will cease; if not, we can put away our swords and do something else – anything else – productive. If we can live together with all our differences, then we will rally in unprecedented unity and fervor; if not, we will have to look for it elsewhere. One way or another, the truth of our present reality will be bared, and we can move on.
In Christ,
Rev. Daniel Vraa
Sacramento Presbytery |
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