Wednesday 4 June 2008

flags

the flags went up last night.

i hate them.

but i suppose what i hate is what they represent.

the oppression, the hatred, the division, the violence, and the 'my territory' syndrome.

But Andrew told me to think that each of the flags represents another person to pray for in NI.

That’s a good think to think of. And it gets me around my running route faster as it’s just lined – every light-post has a flag on it – with opportunities to pray for the people who still have the oppression, hatred, division and violence tearing their lives apart.

Maybe in my life-time I can see them diminished. Maybe in my life-time there will be a break in the spiritual climate of Northern Ireland.

I hope for it.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...
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Unknown said...

You're an anonymous poster with no name. Why not talk nicer to my sister? I say you should.

JR

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Anonymous said...

Its a real pity you delete comments that you don't happen to agree with. If you express views on the www you should be prepared to hear others also.

EF said...

actually, i have no problem keeping comments that are from another view, provided that it's constructive and not plain rude. moderating doesn't mean i don't post them.