{"id":24664,"date":"2017-01-13T08:44:44","date_gmt":"2017-01-13T13:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anglicansamizdat.net\/wordpress\/?p=24664"},"modified":"2017-01-13T11:37:26","modified_gmt":"2017-01-13T16:37:26","slug":"fred-hiltz-invites-prayer-for-the-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.anglicansamizdat.net\/wordpress\/fred-hiltz-invites-prayer-for-the-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"Fred Hiltz invites prayer for the USA"},"content":{"rendered":"

Actually, as is so often the case, Hiltz offers his political opinions to God \u2013 who must have been waiting to hear them with bated breath \u2013 and us in this statement<\/a>, thinly disguised as an invitation to prayer:<\/p>\n

Next week, the eyes and ears of all Americans and indeed many other people around the world will be turned toward Capitol Hill in Washington as Donald Trump takes the Oath of Office as the 45th<\/sup>\u00a0President of the United States.<\/p>\n

Many of course will be rejoicing in his inauguration and eagerly anticipating his administration.\u00a0 Many others are anxious.\u00a0 Given some of the rhetoric in his campaign for election, they are wondering how tolerant he will be of the multi-racial, -cultural and -religious textures with which the fabric of the United States of America is woven.<\/p>\n

In the face of an ever-growing gulf between Americans who are rich and Americans who are poor, there is considerable angst as to how the Trump administration will address this concern.\u00a0 Many eagerly await initiatives that will be in the form of laying firm foundations ensuring equality of access to health care, education, and employment opportunities for all Americans.<\/p>\n

Mexicans wonder about the nature of future relationships with the United States and so too do many Canadians.\u00a0 World leaders will be watching to see how he takes his place in the gatherings where they take counsel together for peace and security of the world, and for the care of the earth itself.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

It\u2019s instructive to compare the scolding tone of the above with the gushing sycophancy on display in this letter<\/a> to Justin Trudeau after he was elected Prime Minister:<\/p>\n

On behalf of the Anglican Church of Canada (ACC) and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC), we extend our heartfelt congratulations to you as our new Prime Minister.<\/p>\n

You have set a bold vision for our country. The times in which we live call for visionary leadership in Canada and in the world so that we may build a truly just, healthy and peaceful world.<\/p>\n

We welcome your approach to governance and your commitment to work closely with all levels of government on issues such as homelessness, lifting children and seniors out of poverty, improving our welcome of refugees, and refocusing development assistance to the poorest and most vulnerable. Anglicans and Lutherans from coast to coast to coast share a deep concern and profound hope for justice, peace and the well-being of creation.\u00a0Your invitation to Provincial Premiers and to representatives of other political parties to participate in the Climate Change Conference in Paris is an important sign of the kind of partnership needed to address critical issues.<\/p>\n

We support your commitment to implementing the Truth & Reconciliation Commission\u2019s Calls to Action. We share the goal to build and strengthen relationships across Canada\u2014with Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians\u2014grounded in right relationships, compassion and justice.<\/p>\n

We assure you that week by week, members of our churches are praying for you, for all Members of Parliament, and for the Government of Canada. May your service to this country be a blessing to many, and may God guide us in the better future we intend to foster together.<\/p>\n

Yours in Christ,<\/p>\n

The Most Rev. Fred J. Hiltz<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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