Religion And Politics In A Bar
People, who personally know me, understand how I challenge
status quo, especially when such practices are inconsistent with established
truth. This post is one example of such challenge.
I visited Hanger 45 Bar in Hilltop, Minnesota about 10:30PM
tonight, along with my campaign Chairman Greg and Chris the campaign bus
driver. I took on the challenge of singing a karaoke song to the 50 or so
patrons in the Hanger 45 bar.
Dr. Bill Olson, owner of Correct Care Chiropractic Center in
Fridley, Minnesota hosts the Karaoke activities at Hanger 45 Bar on Wednesday,
Friday and Saturday evenings. After Dr. Bill placed my name in rotation for
singing, while waiting I developed a rare moment of “cold feet” syndrome.
When my turn arrived I still could not chose between “You
Light up My Life” or “Amazing Grace”. Developing a cold sweat I went with a
song I knew “Amazing Grace”, grabbed the mike and waited, what seemed like 3
hours for the scrolling teleprompter to start.
As I sang the song a woman joined my efforts at singing
“Amazing Grace”, along with another woman who walked up, standing in front of
me singing and crying. As I panned the room I notice most people stopped
conversing and listened to me sing. When I concluded singing “Amazing Grace”
the Bar erupted in applause, people were genuinely moved by the song (not my
vocal talent).
Although I already know Truth is a powerful force, I was
pleasantly surprised the forceful words of the hymn “Amazing Grace” had in bringing
people to attention. Though people resumed the evening activities my song
received by far the largest response during our two and half hours we spent at
Hanger 45 last night.
As Christians we are to be a light of the world, a lamp set
upon a hill, the salt of the earth; thinking outside the box, not afraid to
challenge conventional perceptions of truth; an obligation of individuals, even
political candidates willing to challenge status quo with reasoned persuasion
knowing Truth, not apologetic, but letting the spirit move; sharing that truth to
all corners of a community, even in the middle of a bar in Hilltop, Minnesota.
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