A-Ron Strikes Back

Yesterday Aaron began another blog. Somehow I think he has the giddyup to really get into it this time. Below is his first post. Check out his progress and send a note of encouragement. Visit him at A-Ron Strikes Back.
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This is Aaron Matson, Northern State University Alum, 2002 candidate for SD State Legislature, former intern for Senator Tim Johnson and the South Dakota Democratic Party, and former liberal columnist for NSU's student paper. Currently, I am a second year student at Luther Seminary in Saint Paul, Minnesota, on my way to becoming an ordained minister of Word and Sacrament in the ELCA. I have seen the damage done by fundagelical Christians in politics around the country, and especially in my beloved home state of South Dakota. This blog will be dedicated to countering the fundagelical movement, what has been called a theology of glory, and promoting a theology of the cross in social, political, and religious setting. One of my basic arguments is that the liberal boogey-man that conservative leaders are alway running against, and claiming to be reacting against, simply is a phantom menace. These reactionary leaders distract with wedge issues to gain power and to blind us of the true role of faith in politics: as an agent of justice and grace. I look forward to entering the discussion on this great website and blogoshpere.

Shalom,
Aaron