
- Hebrews 11.13-16
Yesterday, thousands of San Diegans marched from Balboa Park to the County Administration Building in support of immigration reform (more here and here).
Today, many San Diegans will join in the National Day of Action by fasting, praying and reflecting. Some are planting "464 crosses in memory of the 464 people that died last year crossing the US/Mexico border. Community members, religious leaders and others will gather at Chicano Park @ 12:00 noon, to take part in a 24hour fast and moment of silence."
I appreciate that the local organizers see reflection and contemplation as appropriate action. I wish they had planned the day of fasting and praying and reflecting before the day of action though. Although yesterday was mostly a peaceful, productive event, it may have been more if room for the Spirit to work in the lives of those participating was created before hand. Some have said, why fast and pray on a day of "action"? From my perspective, this is quite a historical, theologically accurate "action" for christians. The early church fathers seemed to think that prayer was an appropriate action for the followers of the way of Jesus. Violence was not advocated but powerlessness and passive-ism wasn't either. Prayer is activating, animating...
2 comments :
Yea, i was at the one in Boston. While not as impressive as the demonstration in your neck of the woods, it was nice to see a united collection of individuals converge upon Copley Plaza in opposition to legislation. The power of mass protest, although usually mitigated by our press, has its power (e.g. the youth in Paris!!).
The one in Phoenix was the largest demonstration ever in the history of the city ... and very well organized. Change is going to come and it's good to see this finally on the table.
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