From (the) Evil

"Deliver us from evil" is the familiar request. Are we (being) delivered from evil?

That request might have been made by victims; perhaps even by the perpetrators.... (I do not imagine it is hard to apply the word "evil" to what the images evoke.)

Jesus Asylum Seeker

In the world of today 3.5 million people seek for asylum. In addition there are 25.9 million refugees and another 41.4 million displaced persons (UNHCR). Some of those unfortunate people are accepted in Australia.

Bit here; bit there?

A personal disclaimer:
In spite of all the evidence I am giving to the contrary in this blog, I am not really fond of taking a thought, or line, from one place, and putting it with a sentence from another, and then making a case of it. Care and caution are needed!

Jesus the Christ Real @

An adept Australian columnist recently lamented the "substitute" Christ commonly portrayed at the "Christmas Season".

PEACE! (b)

"I give you peace.."Jesus used the word "peace"; at some points in a confronting way. Today we celebrate the condition of "peace" in various ways.

HELL! Plus!

Compassion

Nearby there is a new art installation which is proving controversial...

Our local Mayor said our City gave support to the artwork expressing compassion