I’m at a loss of what to say

It doesn’t happen often. But I’m at a loss of what to say. Yet, here I am writing anyway. I’m not exactly sure what this post will turn into honestly. It could take a variety of roads.

So what has put me into this state of uncertainty??? Actually, it’s not a state of uncertainty really. But again, I don’t have the words right now, so I’m going with it.

I don’t know what to say about the state of our politics in this country. I have a long and deep history in politics and like to think I understand how it works (beyond the literal processes). And yet, when I observe what is happening in our nation’s capital, I am left wordless. Am I dismayed? Am I disgusted? Am I concerned? Am I confused? Am I amazed? Am I shocked? Am I something else or even all of these? Sure. Let’s go with that.

I don’t know what to say about the state of Christianity in the country either. Again, I have a long and deep history in theology and religion and like to think that I understand how it works (again beyond the literal processes). And yet, when I observe segments of Christianity in our nation, I’m left wordless. Am I confused? Distressed? Shocked? Wondering if all Christians worship the same God? Amazed at the seeming pull of idolatry that is running rampant? Distraught by the willful stubbornness and hard heartedness of some Christians? Upset by the twisting of Scripture, Jesus, and theology in order to make excuses and obtain power? Ticked off? Maybe I’m all of that, or none of it, or something else? Sure. Let’s go with that.