Jun 8, 2006 | Author - Brad Jersak
As I’ve travelled in the US, I have been surprised by how prevalent the taking of oaths is in that culture. In contrast to Canada, the pledge of allegiance is an oath taken thousands of times by every American citizen, nearly from birth. The national anthem is...
Jun 8, 2006 | Author - Brad Jersak
In Dostoevsky’s "Brothers Karamazov," we have Ivan’s narrative about a Grand Inquisitor of the Church lecturing a silent Jesus who re-visits the Earth and is arrested during the 16th century inquisition. The speech seems to me a chilling prophecy...
Jun 8, 2006 | Author - Brad Jersak
While sleeping in a youth hostel in Lausanne, Switzerland (March 2006), I dreamt of a just society. Here is what I saw: In the dream, I was standing outside an international summit that reminded me of the G-8 meetings. The punk band, Greenday, showed up with smirks on...
Jun 8, 2006 | Author - Brad Jersak
Flowers and flies Blossoming and buzzing Preening and provoking Along the way. The great climb Through valley forest and meadow, Lessons learned along the way, Long before the moon-bleached night Or the glory-drenched heights of the peak. To see with wonder the...
