Good Friday

"The soul: Dear God, why do people suffer, even if they did (or did not) sin?/ Jesus: My friend, look up at My Cross, into My Heart, & ask Me this again." (https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/why_all_the_suffering_1401512)

He quoted that He would so die, and walked As a man in the same dust, we are all created From as a base' ants are small..In the scheme Of the universe, His specialist subject.' Yet As horrible a death as it was He took it in hand And released many, so many; from the bonds Of temporal judgement' that is where the Good is, 'in Him' not us.. We are most unworthy Yet redemption is at hand.'

And in WW2 German religious leaders claimed God was on their side, I don't think he was. Congrats on your POTD Arthur. Tom

So glad u write what u see. I'm a pastor, Pentecostal, but I agree with u Mr. Vaso, dear Poet. Congrats on POTD. Shalom shalom. For my own peace, I go to the SOURCE & BIBLE, but if people are happy with choices, I don't offer CHANGES. I interpret Jesus telling me to be a available, not gullible or proud & ignoble. Luv

Arthur, every religion has its bad actors who bring shame to the whole group, especially those who start or perpetuate wars or violence based upon their distorted doctrines. Unfortunately, the humble, faithful, self-sacrificing believers rarely make the news.

Hi Arthur, somehow Mark's and my comment got muddled. Copying comment to my name, will soupmail Mark. Best, Jennifer Hi Arthur I second your thoughts on Orthodox Russians, Putin and the head of the Russian Eastern Orthodox Church are as thick as thieves. It made me sick to the pit of my stomach when I found out a few weeks ago. Being Greek and of Orthodox faith, I kick against the Russian orthodox who are completely divorced from the Orthodox Church. I therefore cannot understand how a man of the cloth (Be he from any religion) can be in (cahoots/mutually beneficial political relationship) with a man/Country who is committing genocide. Well deserved POTD. Blessings, Jennifer Proxenos

Hi Arthur I second your thoughts on Orthodox Russians, Putin and the head of the Russian Eastern Orthodox Church are as thick as thieves. It made me sick to the pit of my stomach when I found out a few weeks ago. Being Greek and of Orthodox faith, I kick against the Russian orthodox who are completely divorced from the Orthodox Church. I therefore cannot understand how a man of the cloth (Be he from any religion) can be in (cahoots/mutually beneficial political relationship) with a man/Country who is committing genocide. Well deserved POTD. Blessings, Jennifer Proxenos

Arthur, powerful and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor ~Constance

It is confusing to see so much hate and killing in the name of Love. A powerful poem filled with frustration over the ignorance of man, Arthur. Congratulation on your POTD honor. Have a great day, Bill

Unfortunately, it is what it is, arthur, and I'm afraid it will never change.

..."Man needs religion like a fish needs a bicycle..."....but wait....we are adding bike lanes all over the city......go figure. I am on board with your sentiments regarding the "religions". Nicely done

"a bankrupt human emotion", "you will kill each other to say I am love", "when will you learn" - Wow! You have shaken the settled foundations of Good Friday. Congratulations!