Friday letters: Removing flag must not be done in anger

Two of the nine martyrs slain in the Charleston tragedy graduated from Lutheran Seminary. They read and understood that the major confessions of the Lutheran church speak about the love of God through Jesus Christ and through actions of love and justice. The confessions of my fellow Lutherans and other faith communities helped us understand that the flag must be moved, in respect and dignity, to the State Museum.

However, the Bible is clear about showing love and justice to those with whom we may disagree. Demonizing the opposition cannot be supported by holy scripture. The Bible is so radical that it moves us to love even the opposition, which means we can agree to disagree.

We have been blessed with a rare opportunity here in South Carolina to give a poignant, profound and permanent message that reconciliation is the real purpose of our lives.

Lexington

This story was originally published July 9, 2015 at 7:35 PM.