As a Catholic I was shocked at this image and honestly my first thought was that if you were going to use it I might not longer subscribe. After reading the article I am glad you won't stoop to that level. I think you're right that people will use the poor person in Nashville as a martyr and it's so wrong on many levels.
My first reaction was anger. My second was sadness, recalling Jesus’ words while being crucified, “Father, forgive them, for they do not not know what they do.” (Luke 23:34). He was and is the ultimate martyr for all mankind in my belief, with the perfect forgiveness even for those who mock Him.
I don’t see this rendition of Jesus as a “drag queen.” I see the tears of blood He shed while looking toward the Heavens.
I know you don’t have the same ideology of Christianity as I do, Karlyn. I’m not one of the perfect ones, nor am I one who believes people must believe the same, or have the same religion, or views. In my opinion, and from what I’ve heard you explain, in your experience, too many who claim the religion of Christianity approach others with condemnation and judgement, as opposed to openness of understanding to the individual person, or sometimes the feelings or motivations of a group. I can’t stand the ‘holier than thou’ attitude.
I’m not a church goer, not a Bible thumper. My first paragraph may have led one to think so. However, I have chosen to be a Christ follower, a struggling, imperfect Christian, as well as a Constitutionalist. I enjoy sharing the love of Christ.
Thank you for sharing this provocative piece of artwork.
I read your article that you allowed, thank you for that, for non paid subscribers. As you know non paid subscribers are not allowed to comment, so not sure if that was your intention when you made this article “Free”.
As a Catholic I was shocked at this image and honestly my first thought was that if you were going to use it I might not longer subscribe. After reading the article I am glad you won't stoop to that level. I think you're right that people will use the poor person in Nashville as a martyr and it's so wrong on many levels.
My first reaction was anger. My second was sadness, recalling Jesus’ words while being crucified, “Father, forgive them, for they do not not know what they do.” (Luke 23:34). He was and is the ultimate martyr for all mankind in my belief, with the perfect forgiveness even for those who mock Him.
I don’t see this rendition of Jesus as a “drag queen.” I see the tears of blood He shed while looking toward the Heavens.
I know you don’t have the same ideology of Christianity as I do, Karlyn. I’m not one of the perfect ones, nor am I one who believes people must believe the same, or have the same religion, or views. In my opinion, and from what I’ve heard you explain, in your experience, too many who claim the religion of Christianity approach others with condemnation and judgement, as opposed to openness of understanding to the individual person, or sometimes the feelings or motivations of a group. I can’t stand the ‘holier than thou’ attitude.
I’m not a church goer, not a Bible thumper. My first paragraph may have led one to think so. However, I have chosen to be a Christ follower, a struggling, imperfect Christian, as well as a Constitutionalist. I enjoy sharing the love of Christ.
Thank you for sharing this provocative piece of artwork.
I read your article that you allowed, thank you for that, for non paid subscribers. As you know non paid subscribers are not allowed to comment, so not sure if that was your intention when you made this article “Free”.