Random Coronavirus Thoughts

I am writing this post on Sunday after watching a live stream of our church’s worship service. I thought it went well. I watched bits of other church’s live streams, some of which had live audiences. I seems bit strange to be the object of prayers and outreach as a vulnerable old person. I suppose this has been true for sometime but it is now become a reality for me. Not sure I like the attention but appreciate the concern.

It is hard to remember a circumstance that generated this much opportunity for reflection on faith and praxis. Personally, I was tempted to disregard caution and attend our worship gathering. Thankfully, it became a moot question when services were cancelled. I am thinking about the varied responses I’ve read and seen and I am re-evaluating my thinking.

My favorite headline:Catholics take measures against coronavirus while Greek Orthodox Church ‘prays’

Driving through Nashville on Friday, the solution to their traffic woes was obvious but impracticable, tell people to stay home. Once again, I realized how easy things would be if it wasn’t for all those other people.

I was somewhat conflicted being a part of a full house at the Grand Ole Opry on Thursday evening in defiance of advice, media and otherwise. I suppose that was better than showing up to a sparse crowd. At least I had the reassurance of knowing there were many others who weren’t any smarter than me.
BTW it was great show so it was worth it ? (TBD)

I wonder how much of USA’s lackluster response to the pandemic reflects some fundamental flaws in the ethos of our culture? My fear is we will not have the intestinal fortitude for self-examination and re-alignment, individually or nationally.

I have been distracted from blogging by readjusting to our return from Florida and family activities. I am expecting I will have plenty of time to write in the next few weeks. Hopefully, that is good news,