Today is a day of solemn remembrance for Christians all over the world. For three hours, Jesus of Nazareth hung on the cross in sacrifice for trying to educate his followers, teaching them how to be kind and caring human beings.
Jesus is one of my personal heroes, and every year I do watch Jesus Christ, Superstar. I find it very uplifting and renewing (just like the season of Spring).
I am not a common Christian. I am still involved in my Catholic Church, which was my "root" religion, the religion I was brought up in, however, I do believe in the theory that Christ survived the crucifixion and have studied many, many texts that validate that belief.
In my personal studies I have read such books as Holy Blood, Holy Grail and The Bloodline of The Holy Grail. (I will look up the authors and post them here as an edit as they elude my memory right now).
If you have ever watched the movie "The Passion" you get a real feeling of how Jesus Christ suffered, and although you may have left that movie feeling a bit despondent, it is a true depiction of the brutalities he suffered. I prefer to watch Superstar as in this romanticized and musical rendition of the story you can pull spiritual happiness and emotions out of it, whereas "The Passion" is much more difficult to watch, and can be depressive. It is a movie that "once was enough" for me, I have no need to view it again, however, I believe all Christians should watch it just once to see what I mean.
I blend my religions, so you may be very surprised to find me blogging about Jesus, but in blending my religions, I have found a respect for many of the "sons and daughters of God" that have passed through the earthly experience.
Today, if you can, Christian or not, please just take a few quite moments to reflect on the ministry of Jesus and the brutal ending he allowed it.........it had quite an impact. Jesus was a great teacher and spiritual guide.
My favorite line from Jesus' preachings is "Do Unto Others As Ye Would Have Them Do Unto You." Very similar to the Wiccan teaching of "Harm None, Do What Ye Will". A common thread in the comparison of two extremely, (or not), different religions.
Have a Happy Easter to all my Christian Friends out there!
Peace.
Brigid Bishop