Learning Greek in college presented the first occasion to take great care when noting the accent. I mean Foxworthy has made a mint “funnin'” people living in “Redneck” states and how they pay little attention to accent – yes and that includes Oklahoma. The emphasis on the accent was also interesting for a “dead” language. We would not be speaking the language but rather reading and translating.

It could be argued that one of the places where we have misplaced the accent regards the practice, or lack of practicing, our faith. Attempting to articulate this often results in confusion. Too often a person asserting the practice of faith either along side or in preference to precise doctrinal articulations incurs a derogatory label. Such is often the case with Jim Wallis. He makes some uneasy being so strident to engage politics, especially when suggesting we have conflated patriotism with faith. That is by all accounts, un-American and un-Christian.

As with a number of my friends who face regular bouts with misrepresentation, it is always good to read clear statements. We would do well to let them stand. Those looking for an argument will parse even the most clear piece. That, I suppose is our plight from time to time. Click over and read why justice is important to Jim Wallis and Sojourners. Here’s hoping you find something to challenge those times when you emphasize the wrong syllable. If not, you may try here. Stop back by and let’s hear what you think.