Interesting, church and state still seperate I guess

Mindy and I were talking on Saturday. She was telling me about something that happened on my favorite show, Oprah. She had a guest on there on Wednesday. It was a lady who writes for the Wall Street Journal (I believe). The discussion about the Presidential election and the challenges that face our new President. There was also a brief mention by the lady, about how the place to be this Weekend would be at churches all across the country. I was like, "why did she say that". Mindy explained that this lady thought most churches would at least mention something about how our country has come such a long way in electing an African-American president. I thought that was very interesting and didn't pay much attention to it. Then we went to church Sunday.

There was no mention of the election or the new President. I went to class and no mention of it. Now, I know it is not necessarily PC to bring up such things in a church setting. Well, except when we are praying for our current Republican President and such. I also realize most people in the town I live in did not vote for President-Elect Obama (nor did the state). However, the fact it was not mentioned is interesting. Why is it interesting you may ask? Or you may be wondering why it is such a big deal. Well here are few reasons.

One, 80% of our country is white. He received over 52 million votes. I am assuming some of the white voters voted for him. Two, he is African-American, he is part of our country's minority of folks. African-Americans (and other minorities including women, Hispanics, Asians, etc) have been looked down on and had rights taken away/withheld because of the fact they are not white or male for generations. Three, he is African-American and is now going to be President of the USA. Four, again 'the world' we as Christians so long to be UN-apart of has recognized how instrumental and historic and Grace-Filled this election has become to so many while WE in 'church' have simply gone on business as usual.

I am upset but also know we still have a long way to go as a 'church'. Probably some of you will take offense to what I say. I am sorry. But think about it. How many of us would have been talking about this in church if McCain had won?