The RP’s Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of Faith

In the wake of Osama Bin Laden’s death, there was jubilee and celebration across the nation.  Some celebrated the death of a man responsible for great evil.  Some celebrated a sense of closure and justice for the 9/11 attacks. Others celebrated the hard work and commitment of our service women and men.  There are many, however, that feel conflicting emotions over the news.  Here are some responses from people of different faith traditions:

One Buddhist asks, “How do you kill your enemy in a way that puts a stop to violence rather than escalates it?” [SusanPiver.com]

A Jewish Rabbi suggests “the proper reaction is sobriety, not revelry.” [Jewish Journal]

Speaking as a dad, one Christian pastor does not believe “rejoicing as if we just won the World Series” is the faithful way to respond to Bin Laden’s death. [Huffington Post]

Progressive Muslim group expresses great relief at the news of the death of Osama Bin Laden. [Washington Post]