Sunday Sermon, The Rev. Phillip A. Jackson: “The Vows We Make to God”

For Christians, the baptismal vows we make to God are “the canopy of commitment under which we live our lives,” preaches the Rev. Phil Jackson. While voting is a fundamental, even sacramental, responsibility in our democracy, our baptismal vows are a framework for our very way of living: We promise to strive for justice and peace among all people — to respect the dignity of every human being. “Nothing,” says Father Phil, “nothing overrides these vows.”