Inner and Outer Shadow

A. Unabashed Pacifist:

On a sinking ship, they say “women and children first.” In war, of the same women and children they say “collateral damage.”

B. Unabashed Christian:

Holy One,

If I had it to do over again, I’d do some things differently.
If I had it to do over again, I’d hope for more humor.
If I had it to do over again, I’d spend more time outside of buildings.
If I had it to do over again, I’d spend more time looking at and listening to beauty.
If I had it to do over again, I’d spend less time worrying about what people think of me.
If I had it to do over again, it would certainly be different – but no better.
If I had it to do over again, I certainly would!
Amen

C. Un-quoting Jesus:

“Alright, which one of you guys borrowed my razor?”

[This is not why He’s usually pictured as having a beard.]

D. Blog: Inner and Outer “Darkness”

Matthew’s gospel has Jesus speak of sending some people into the “outer darkness.” So, I wonder what might merit such banishment.

How about blatant greed? It appalls me.
How about merciless killing? It horrifies me.
How about sexual predators? They disgust me.
What about seeking self-interest at the expense of the public well-being? It outrages me.

Inexcusable? Irresponsible? Unforgivable?

To me, they reveal what I’ll call “inner shadows” that become manifest as “outer shadows” and, without a strong light shining on them will lead to permanent shadow. I know of some people who live there...