What Did He Say?

A. Unabashed Pacifist:

My pacifism reflects not fear, but a challenge to fear’s attempts to control my behavior.

B. Unabashed Christian:

Holy One,

Did you say “Forgive your brothers and sisters”?
Well now…
Did you say “Turn the other cheek”?
Well now…
Did you say “Overturn evil with good”?
Well now…
Did you say “Love your neighbors as yourself”?
Well now…
Did you say “You are like a light upon a hill”?
Well now…
Did you say “Pray for those who persecute you”?
Well now…
Did you say “Love your enemies”?
Well now…

We’ll get back to you on all that.
Amen

C. Un-quoting Jesus:

"Of course, war can be justified."

[Didn't say that - unless He added "but not by me.]

D. Blog: A Poem

Mountain Views

I will look from the hills, from whence comes my help.
Seeing clearly, I notice the city.
From below, it felt overwhelming;
now it appears as part of a larger tableau.
From within it, I felt devoured by its monstrous appetites;
now its hungering makes me weep for its emptiness.

Some days fog covers the hill and the plain,
God reminding me to keep my vision clear if
I would retain my focus.
Some days smog makes my eyes water and
I think it’s time to remove the cataracts.
The healer waits for our visit to the hills.