[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

According to Warren, "Inviting politicians from different perspectives to the Summit is not a political decision -- it is a humanitarian and Christian action."

I think that should read: "Inviting politicians from different perspectives to the Summit is not a Christian decision -- it is a political and humanitarian action." He must put aside Christian beliefs to invite non-believers, liberal christians, Mormons and whatever else to speak at his church. As he states his reasons, it is to come together on the issue of AIDS (though there are important disagreements I would hope are not overlooked). Just because it is Christian to care about sick people, doesn't mean it is Christian to embrace any means and any representative.

[reflecting]

HE does not put aside anything to have these people speak ———— good grief. All kinds of people came to tell us what could be done to help our neighbors in New Orleans..... did we compromise the Faith to listen to them and even act on some of their ideas?... did our commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ waver? How wrong to think as believer we should not talk to powerful people about large problems.