Where would Jesus pitch his tent in the stand-off outside St Paul's Cathedral, I wonder? Well, I know one thing - he is unlikely to have prioritised health and safety:
http://www.neweconomics.org/blog/2011/10/25/st-pauls-where-would-jesus-stand
St Paul's and the moment to decide
"Mony, mony, get money still –
Let virtue follow if it will.”
That was what William Blake said he heard when he listened to the sound of London.
When you listen to the City of London now, with its subsidised banks and their lights blazing all night – the very centre of the global financial engine – you wonder whether there are any other noises at all. Certainly any spiritual noises.
The mosque in Whitechapel, just outside the City, has nearly 25,000 worshippers on its books; many of them attend four times a day. Compare that to the echoing dusty, baroque churches of the City – a symbol of the spiritual bankruptcy that goes hand in hand with the power of finance.
I am not at outsider in this. I am a baptised and practising member of the Church of England, so when the cathedral authorities at St Paul’s invited the protests to stay, it did seem for a moment as if the church had woken from its long moral doze.
It seemed to be sole recognition that the church was aware of the critical importance of these issues, not just for spirituality, but for the future of civilisation – which would be in doubt in the event of a full financial crash.
It was a recognition of a historic moment of decision – that the church understood that the financial world is vacuuming up the wealth, not just from London but from around the world. A belated acknowledgement that our financial institutions are actively impoverishing the globe.
Now they have closed the cathedral. The Blitz closed it, and now apparently its that modern catch-all 'health and safety'. None of the other surrounding businesses have closed, but the cathedral has - which strikes me as just a little pathetic. The moment of decision has arrived and they close the cathedral.
So while the cathedral authorities are right that St Paul’s is bigger than the protesters, that is only the case if the church rises to the occasion. It is not the case if they continue, ostrich-like, to ignore what has been happening in the tyranny of finance over life.
I understand the inconvenience. I understand that, from an administrative point of view, it is awkward having tents within sight of their tea rooms - just as they did in medieval times at the gatherings at St Paul's Cross - but once to every man and nation/comes the moment to decide. This is theirs.
Let virtue follow if it will.”
That was what William Blake said he heard when he listened to the sound of London.
When you listen to the City of London now, with its subsidised banks and their lights blazing all night – the very centre of the global financial engine – you wonder whether there are any other noises at all. Certainly any spiritual noises.
The mosque in Whitechapel, just outside the City, has nearly 25,000 worshippers on its books; many of them attend four times a day. Compare that to the echoing dusty, baroque churches of the City – a symbol of the spiritual bankruptcy that goes hand in hand with the power of finance.
I am not at outsider in this. I am a baptised and practising member of the Church of England, so when the cathedral authorities at St Paul’s invited the protests to stay, it did seem for a moment as if the church had woken from its long moral doze.
It seemed to be sole recognition that the church was aware of the critical importance of these issues, not just for spirituality, but for the future of civilisation – which would be in doubt in the event of a full financial crash.
It was a recognition of a historic moment of decision – that the church understood that the financial world is vacuuming up the wealth, not just from London but from around the world. A belated acknowledgement that our financial institutions are actively impoverishing the globe.
Now they have closed the cathedral. The Blitz closed it, and now apparently its that modern catch-all 'health and safety'. None of the other surrounding businesses have closed, but the cathedral has - which strikes me as just a little pathetic. The moment of decision has arrived and they close the cathedral.
So while the cathedral authorities are right that St Paul’s is bigger than the protesters, that is only the case if the church rises to the occasion. It is not the case if they continue, ostrich-like, to ignore what has been happening in the tyranny of finance over life.
I understand the inconvenience. I understand that, from an administrative point of view, it is awkward having tents within sight of their tea rooms - just as they did in medieval times at the gatherings at St Paul's Cross - but once to every man and nation/comes the moment to decide. This is theirs.
Homemade Butterfingers????
Oh y'all!! I am on Pinterest (who isn't, right?) and recently found a recipe for homemade Butterfingers! And the secret is..... are you ready??...... CANDY CORN!!!
The texture is not exactly like the store bought Butterfingers, but the taste is very, very close to it. Mr. U is a major Butterfinger fan and REALLY likes these.
So since they are sooo easy, why don't you give Homemade Butterfingers a shot? They are DELICIOUS, for sure!!
Housework, Again?
“I’ve swept the floor three times already and it’s dirty again!”
Does this reality discourage you, make you want to walk away some days?
Keep reading what Kelly shares at Generation Cedar....
Do you know the bones of your Bible?
Thank you to Do Not Depart for a GREAT article reminding us why we need to memorize the books of the Bible!!! Read here...
Homeschool Classroom Tour...
My friend Gretchen has a wonderful homeschool classroom!! She is GREAT with organization and she offers some great tips. Thank you, Gretchen!
A Fun Giveaway!
A new website called Your Home. Well Done. has some GREAT ideas to encourage the homemaker AND the homeschooling mom! Gretchen, the owner of Your Home. Well Done. says,
Be sure and visit Your Home. Well Done. on Facebook and enter to win!!!
"Do you find yourself getting overwhelmed by the how’s? How will I find the time to get all my tasks accomplished? How do I manage my family’s schedule? How do I home educate my children when I don’t even remember grammar rules, the presidents, who did what when, etc? How do I sneak some “me time” in when I can’t even catch my breath?!
Do you find yourself wanting help but don’t even know where to start? Are you ready to roll up your sleeves, take action, and see lasting results? You are not alone. Let’s do this!"
And guess what? Gretchen is having a giveaway to celebrate!!! Here's how to enter!!
Your Home. Well Done. is celebrating "Back to School" week. This week on my website I will be posting activities, projects, tour of our school room, and will be having a prize giveaway! It is for a year subscription to FamilyFun Magazine. The deadline is Tuesday, August 16th EST 12:00 and the winner will be announced on Wed. August 17th. In order to participate in the drawing become a fan on my Facebook page- Your Home. Well Done. If they don't have a Facebook account then they can email me their name at yourhomewelldone@gmail.com
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