The Tax Man Cometh

A. Unabashed Pacifist:

War has had ample opportunity to prove its value. Give peace a chance.

B. Unabashed Christian:

Holy One,

It is miraculous how we humans express ourselves through the arts – both refined and folk arts. In the direst of circumstances, art and creativity come naturally.

It is also miraculous how you express yourself through us humans – both sophisticated and simple. In some of the least likely of persons, your voice comes through.
Amen

C. Un-quoting Jesus:

“Tell me, Judas, what’s in your wallet?”

[He might have been THE capital One, but He never said this.]

D. Blog: The Tax Man Cometh

When the tax man asked for my money to pay for war, I couldn’t give it to him. When he said he could put me on trial for that, I said that seemed strange, didn’t it? To try somebody for not wanting to be party to killing other people?

When he said I would be found guilty of violating the law, I wondered what authority could judge me for wanting to be free of the guilt of dropping bombs on children?

When he said I could be punished for my crime, I asked about the punishment for the crime of war.

When he said they would get the money without my cooperation, I said that would make the situation clear: you impress my earnings and make me an unwilling accomplice in your crimes.

God have mercy on our souls…