The Hancock-Henderson Quill, Inc.
Dear Editor,
This letter is in response to a recent Journal article in the Religion Today column. We know what Jesus did in a very different world and it is true many people think they know what Jesus would do in today's world.
In my opinion, it was sacrilegious in even mentioning frivolous speculations about what kind of car He would drive or whether He would have smoked a pack of cigarettes a day.
The article went on to say Jesus miraculously turned water into wine and therefore implied He likely would drink it and even contended that Jesus was a possible drug user.
One sentence in the article made sense in that Jesus told His followers to be: poor, meek, merciful, just, sincere, and forgiving.
It reminds me of a catechism I learned when approximately 8 years old, which asked: "Who is God?"
God is a spirit, infinite, eternal and unchangeable i His being wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness and truth.
In my opinion, the Son of God would likely have similar characteristics so He would do the things which reflect them. Therefore, why even mention the drivel?
It reminds me of some of us humans who are concerned with the drivel rather than the substance of life.
Heaven only knows that if ever there was a time for God's guidance it is now and although George W. Bush doesn't publicly acknowledge it, he is likely praying, "What Would Jesus Do?"
Jesus would no doubt seek peace if there was any possible way to attain it and the same holds true for George W., Colin P. and our other able leaders.
We have had over a decade of hide and seek games with Saddam Hussein.
We have been looking for a needle in a haystack and we may be in the wrong haystack, because the weapons, including chemical, biological and nuclear materials may be hidden in another country.
Therefore, we can wait and wait, inspect and inspect for the rest of our lives and we are unlikely to find a smoking gun.
In the meantime, of course, terrorists are gaining more power and power is the only thing terrorists understand. As Reagan said," terrorism is like rapidly spreading cancer".
The Christian approach is to be peacemakers and to do unto others, as we would have others do unto us.
Since terrorists only respect power, this approach is one of weakness to them.
With terrorists, unfortunately you have to do them under before they do you under.
Having full support, of other nations, of course, is most desirable.
However, when some countries are much more interested in their own welfare than in world welfare, that won't happen.
After reminding terrorists that we are the only super power in the world by accomplishing our goals with Iraq in hopefully, a relatively short time period, and not much loss of human life, other terrorists may be more reluctant to use their limited power.
In many people's opinion, Jesus would do what is necessary in having good overcome evil and thus make true peace possible.
Weyman George
Macomb