Jon and Jesus?

Jan Phillips, the author of several books I've been reading, and have mentioned here, put out a newsletter which she encourages forwarding. this one seemed very cogent to some of our recent discussions.

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Apparently, Jesus recently appeared on the Jon Stewart show.

He had much to say about the "mosque" "at" Ground Zero:

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Jon was all over him with questions from the daily news. What was his take on the whole Mosque/Ground Zero fiasco? Jesus said he'd seen some newscasts on the story and couldn't believe the drama and fear it was bringing up. "They want to build a public building for prayer, education and community gathering. That's a good thing. A better thing perhaps, would be the construction of an interfaith building, There's room for everyone, and it's these distinctions between religions that's causing all the problems in the first place."

Jon looked incredulous. "An interfaith building??"

"Yes, a multi-tasking mosque, with a synagogue, chapel and meditation hall in it. A building where people of different faiths come together to make a better world together. That's the point of religion right? It's not about doctrine. It's a plan for action, an opportunity to be a bigger force for good. Religion is just the map. Faith is the real adventure."

As insightful as it is funny. Only Jon Stewart could do it. It's a good thing. I highly recommend it.

Ann

Ann,

Thank you. I like, " Be the change you want to have happen."

Dear Ann,
I imagine that show will become a classic. It was beautiful.

Do you imagine that Jesus spoke those ideas so many years ago and that is why he was murdered by the established religions? I do.

Love,
Betty

Betty,

I bet you are right.

Good and valid thoughts. Walk the walk is the problem.

Ann,

Excellent. I enjoyed reading it and want to order all her books!!

Carol