Liberals are upset that Barack Obama is having Rick Warren give the invocation at his inauguration. I disagree with Rick on a number of issues, but he is one of the few evangelicals who stresses issues like poverty and the environment. I empathize with gay rights advocates (and I consider myself one of them) who are disturbed by this choice, but it shows a willingness on the part of Obama to reach out and include divergent views.
We are coming out of an administration where there was a “my way or the highway” attitude. It’s refreshing that this will not be the case going forward.
