It is a Lie that America is Christian

A self-serving lie
a denial of our self-indulgence
a consumer society
always wanting more

It is a lie, a canard,
America is not Christian
a Christian nation, following Christ
We are deluded, believing the lie,
the self-made man, Horatio Alger,
praying at Thanksgiving
but not thanking the Father,
denying the Creator first-place
the source of all we have

The truth, stark, before us
An indictment of us all
in this land of milk and honey
abundance aplenty, barns full,
overflowing, risking becoming moldy
out of our greed, our desire to own

Our avarice, accumulation
more cars, more toys,
larger mansions, Cadillac’s, in the garage
full silos, barns to overflowing, and more
how is our obscene wealth Christian
faithful to God’s calling, to serve
to care for our fellow man

From the beginning, to now
from the story of Cain and Abel
caring for our neighbors,
our brothers, our sisters
from the common purse,
one community in action

Not letting any know want
caring for their needs
not keeping the excess
as surplus forever, in full barns,
when tonight could be the night
when God calls us home

How will we answer
the ledger of our life before Christ
who suffered and died, who paid our price,
if there is need, want and our barns are full
standing at the gate, before almighty God

March 13, 2012
Acts 2:42-47
&
Luke 12:21
Luke 12:16-21
Parable of the Rich Fool
Sanctuary for Lent for 2012
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