Why is it that the Old Testament prophets and the Messiah Jesus Christ proclaimed good news for the poor and the oppressed and John the Baptist and Isaiah spoke of lifting up the valleys and making every mountain low but the world is still the same - the rich and powerful oppress the poor and the corrupt rule the Earth?
It may be that it would be considerably worse if they had not but the fact remains that it is human nature to exalt yourself above others and keep your wealth for yourself.
From the time of Constantine, and even before, the Good News has been corrupted by power.
The authorities of the Christian Church became part of the ruling elite and changed the message to accommodate the State.
Christianity became a weapon of oppression to subjugate the masses and keep them under control.
So now God must renew His promise:
God's rule is benevolent.
There is no judgement and no hell.
There is no devil to corrupt you.
Human beings are corrupted by ignorance and fear.
But God is good.
His mercy and forgiveness are infinite.
His Love is unconditional.
And His Salvation is forever.
Photo Credit: Wikimedia.
No comments:
Post a Comment