We should maintain that if an interpretation of any word in any religion leads to disharmony and does not positively further the welfare of the many, then such an interpretation is to be regarded as wrong; that is, against the will of God, or as the working of Satan or Mara.

Buddhadasa Bikkhu, a Thai Buddhist Monk


Thursday, June 7, 2012

Festering Hearts

"Why let all of this wickedness fester in your hearts?"

Jesus of Nazareth
From: Matthew 9:4 (N. T. Wright, The Kingdom New Testament, p. 15)