As a former Christian, one who suffered under the auspices of a higher being handed down in the historical documents collected into theliterary work known as the Bible, I have to say I like this idea that Jesus is gonna be here, yeah, he’s gonna be here soon. Its a useful fiction. Faith in the [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Christianity’
Rapture
Posted in Religion, tagged Christianity, God, Jesus, the rapture, the second coming, Tom Waits on October 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The Fruit of H.Y. Labour
Posted in Friendship, Love, tagged Christianity, Greek mythology, life, pomegranates, re-birth, seasons, Tom Waits on December 22, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I was recently introduced to the pomegranate. I have not had the pleasure of tasting the pomegranate, having only seen the picture but it is a curious looking fruit with pearly seeds that remind me of salmon roe but of a dark purple colour. The pomegranate has a part in a story in Greek mythology [...]