The Beatitudes

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To commemorate the Easter holiday, here are "The Beatitudes" from the book of Matthew.  I'll be using the USCCB version of the bible:

When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him.

He began to teach them, saying:

Beatitudes"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.  Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land.  Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.  Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.  Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God.  Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.  Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you (falsely) because of me.

 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven. Thus they persecuted the prophets who were before you. 

You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.

You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden.  Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lampstand, where it gives light to all in the house.

Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father."

Happy resurrection day y'all!  

By the way, I looked reeeeeeal hard for the part where Jesus says that it's okay to strike someone's cheek if you suspect that someday he might strike you on the cheek.

I also looked for where Jesus said that God prefers well-adjusted, powerful-types who go to church every Sunday.  I scoured the bible for the part where Jesus says that if someone doesn't have health insurance, they deserve what they get for not finding a job that provides it.  I was surprised to read that Jesus didn't demand tax cuts, condemn homosexuality or support the death penalty!

The king-of-kings who was risen today is a Liberal who asked his followers to love and care for each other unconditionally.

Read counterpoint here.

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