Obama Mania

This is not Hypo-mania, this is full fledged mania. Obama now has a holiday, soon to be a mountain, and schools named after him. Not too bad for someone who has not even taken office. Two weeks ago a county in Alabama approved a paid holiday for employees. The holiday will be known as "Barack Obama day", all public schools and county offices will be closed. In response to cricicism that Obama hasn't even taken office yet, County commisioner Albert Turner commented "I don't care what he does. He can't do worse than what Bush has done." Also adding, "I'm hoping his administration won't let America down." The first statement is filled with such contempt and hatred towards Bush that it has severely clouded any sound reasoning that he might normally have. Hatred blinds, it causes confusion and darkness, which leads to the second statement. This hatred, confusion, blindness has contributed to this man being set up for a huge let down. It is impossible for an individual to live up to the hype that people have been giving Obama. There is a false sense of hope being placed Obama by millions of Americans.

During this Advent season, let us prepare our hearts for the arrival of the real Hope, the One who will not let us down. The One who is Light. The One who will cast out all fear and hatred. The One who will bring true freedom and peace. Amen.