Vain Jangling
“Their vote was racist.” And a result of a “White supremacist system.”
A “White supremacist system” voted in non-Whites to serve. So, it is fair to ask, how “White supremacist” can it be? Any vote or non-vote based on a person’s color could be racist, whether done by Whites or non-Whites. Credentials and character should be considered. Can/will they do a good job? Do/will they promote my views, morals, etc.?
A “racist vote” was because persons (who happen to be two non-Whites and a female) were found to have broken (standing) “House rules.” That is not the definition of a “racist vote.” It seems rather a vote based on persons breaking the rules set forth to have productive dialogue (in a time when silencing or cancelling the opposition is preferred). However, (silencing, cancelling, racist) does not seem to be the case, because there is a process the three could have followed that adheres to “House rules.”
Comparing the three individuals to Christ and the two thieves crucified, because the expulsion apparently took place on the eve of Good Friday is mere vain jangling. Who is the Christ? Who is the theif who said, “If thou be Christ, save thyself and us”? Insinuating that one cannot be a Christian, while supporting the 2nd Amendment and being a Republican, is likewise vain jangling. Let us remember that the religious crowd —those screaming the loudest “Crucify him” to stir up the people—crucified Jesus. Everyone of us who has ever committed a transgression is reason Christ hung upon that tree. Jesus —neither Black nor White— was not “lynched by the government on Friday” but “laid down his life” (it was not taken from him) for those who will repent of sin and put faith in him.
Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. [1 John 3:16]
Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father. [John 10:17-18]
It is interesting that such statements (seemingly) stem from the recent school shooting in Tennessee. One can only hope that the same amount of time, energy, and emotion is being given to taking care of the families who just endured horrific murders and are working to equip schools and law enforcement to protect against such murderers. Focusing on banning guns and racism is a distraction, mere vain jangling.
Vain Janglings 