Interesting symbolism in the juxtaposition of Warren and Lowery

[Empowerer]

Whether he intended it or not, President-elect Obama will present some very interesting symbolism with the invocation and benediction at his inauguration.

Rev. Rick Warren will give the invocation on Bush's watch; Bush will still be president when Rev. Warren takes the podium and he will still be president when Rev. Warren - a minister seen by many as narrow-minded, divisive and judgmental - finishes his prayer.

Before we get to the next prayer, a sea change will have occurred: when Rev. Joseph Lowery takes the podium, this giant of our time, this champion for human rights - will pray for and ask God's blessing on a nation led by President Barack Obama.

I have no idea whether President-elect Obama purposely offered this symbolism. But I do find it very interesting how the juxtaposition of Warren and Lowery speaks volumes of the change - the passing of the torch - represented by the inauguration of Barack Obama.

[Clio the Leo]

1. I hadn't noticed that, cool. NT

[tekisui]

2. I had the same observation. I still am disgusted with Warren,

but maybe this was the goal?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=8000116&mesg_id=8000116

[Orangepeel]

3. nice idea. If Obama calls out Warren's bigotry during his address, I'll believe it.

otherwise, it's just disappointing.

[FrenchieCat]

4. I have faith that there is a master plan......

and I believe that what we will see will not be the slap down of the Gay Community.

[EffieBlack]

5. Interesting

I hadn't thought of it that way.