"That all those who do justice and love mercy say Amen. Say Amen."

[colonelrowe]

Hey, take a read at this.

"Lord, in the memory of all the saints who from their labors rest, and in the joy of a new beginning, we ask you to help us work for that day when black will not be asked to get in back, when brown can stick around, when yellow will be mellow, when the red man can get ahead, man; and when white will embrace what is right.

Comments

[matociquala]

That paragraph made me laugh out loud with delight. How on earth would anyone find it an expression of hatred?

[snurri]

Dude, his invocation made me want to go to church.

Warren's reminded me why I don't.

[charmingbillie]

I asked my boss today if he could just take five minutes to enjoy the day instead of repeating to me negative news he heard on the radio. But no...

I loved that part of the benediction. I loved Lowery being up there. I loved that he was there for the reason he was there so he could say the things he said. He brought a boatload of history with him and it was kind of thrilling to see that resonate.

[cathshaffer]

Eh, what? Who says that?

Also, I love you, too. I'm so glad we could share this private moment between you, me, and the internets.

[colonelrowe]

Now, now, don't ruin it. There's only thirty or so people in here from what I can tell, and you probably know most of 'em. Love! Hugs!

[silk_noir]

Dude, what dunderhead said that was hatred?

Did you see, did you hear the love, the kindness, the weight of ages and history and forgiveness in that voice, in his face? It was like God himself.

No, really.

[castellucci]

huh? what? I don't understand your post. who what where hate? I didn't hear a lick of hate today from anyone anywhere that I saw speak. I only heard love love love all around.

and oh! what a happy day!

love on you, too, Rowe!